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2022

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Who has been named as India’s new Sherpa for the G-20, after Piyush Goyal?
A
Amitabh Kant
B
Parameswaran Iyer
C
Rakesh Sharma
D
Nirmala Sitharaman
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The 1st Sherpa Meeting of India’s G20 Presidency, chaired by G20 Sherpa Shri Amitabh Kant, was commencing in the historic city of Udaipur, a city located in Rajasthan State.

Detailed explanation-2: -India’s G20 Sherpa, Amitabh Kant is presiding over the four-day meeting. Delivering his opening remarks, Mr Kant, said, India took over G20 Presidency at a time when the world is facing several challenges.

Detailed explanation-3: -A sherpa is the personal representative of a head of state or head of government who prepares an international summit, such as the annual G7 and G20 summits.

Detailed explanation-4: -The current chair is held by India. The 2023 and 2024 summits will be hosted by India and Brazil respectively.

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