Who among the following was selected as the Sherpa for India’s G20 hosted in 2022-23?

Correct option is D

Correct Answer is (D) Amitabh Kant

Amitabh Kant, the Chief Executive Officer of the NITI Aayog, was appointed as the Sherpa for India's G20 presidency in 2022-23. As a Sherpa, Amitabh Kant was responsible for leading the preparations and coordinating discussions for India’s G20 summit. The Sherpa represents the country at the G20 meetings and plays a key role in setting the agenda for the summit.

• The Sherpa is a senior official who prepares the agenda and coordinates negotiations before the summit between heads of state.
• India hosted the G20 summit in 2023 under its presidency, with Amitabh Kant overseeing the coordination and strategies for India's role in the group.
• The G20 is an international forum for governments and central bank governors from 19 countries and the European Union.

•  Piyush Goyal: The Union Minister for Commerce and Industry, but not the Sherpa for G20 in 2022-23.
• Ashwini Vaishnav: The Union Minister for Railways and Communications, not appointed as the Sherpa for G20.
• Shaktikanta Das: The Governor of the Reserve Bank of India, not the Sherpa for G20.