Who will be India’s Chief G20 Coordinator from May 2022?
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Correct answer: A
Explanation
The correct answer is option 1 i.e. Harsh Vardhan Shringla
- Foreign secretary Harsh Vardhan Shringla becomes India’s Chief G20 Coordinator from May 2022.
- He was retired in April 2022.
- He has previously served as 33rd Foreign Secretary of India, Ambassador to USA, High Commissioner to Bangladesh and Ambassador to Thailand.
Additional Information-
- In this year the theme of India's G20 Presidency - “Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam” or “One Earth. One Family. One Future” - is drawn from the ancient Sanskrit text of the Maha Upanishad.
- There will be 249 meetings held throughout the nation.
- The G20 Summit 2023 will be held in New Delhi at Pragati Maidan.
- G-20 18th edition Host by India in Poducherry on Jan 31 ,2023.