Correct option is A
The Group of Seven (G7) is an intergovernmental organization formed in 1975. It consists of Seven advanced economies: the United Kingdom (UK), Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, and the United States (USA). These countries meet annually to discuss issues like global economic governance, international security, and energy policies. Russia was a member of the group when it was expanded to G8 in 1998, but it was suspended in 2014 following its annexation of Crimea. Since then, Russia is not a part of the G7.
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· Members of G7: UK, Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, and the USA.
· Russia's Status: Suspended in 2014 after Crimea's annexation, thus not a member.
· Purpose: The G7 discusses global issues like economic stability, climate change, and security.
· Non-Members: India is not a member of G7, though it participates in G20 alongside all G7 countries.
· Headquarters: The G7 does not have a fixed headquarters or formal constitution.
· Binding Nature: Decisions made in G7 summits are non-binding.
Additional Knowledge
Russia
· Russia was part of the G8 but was removed in 2014 due to its annexation of Crimea.
· It is not a current member of the G7.
Canada
· Canada has been a G7 member since the group's inception in 1975.
USA
· The United States is a founding member of the G7 and plays a key role in its discussions.