Global Crisis Response Group (GCRG)
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Context
- India has joined the Champions Group of the Global Crisis Response Group (GCRG), accepting an invitation from United Nations Secretary-General (UNSG) António Guterres to Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
Global Crisis Response Group (GCRG)
About
- The Global Crisis Response Group (GCRG) was set up by the United Nations Secretary-General in March 2022.
Aim and Objective
- To address urgent and critical global issues pertaining to interlinked crises in food security, energy, and finance and to coordinate a global response.
Champions Group
- The GCRG is overseen by the Champions Group comprising of HOS/ HOGs of Bangladesh, Barbados, Denmark, Germany, Indonesia, and Senegal.
India’s Membership
- The decision to join the Group reflects India’s increasing global leadership and commitment addressing contemporary global challenges.
- India’s participation will further boost the efforts of the United Nations in finding result-oriented solutions on developmental issues that impact the world, particularly developing countries.
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PRACTICE QUESTION Q. Consider the following statements: 1. The Global Crisis Response Group (GCRG) was set up by the United Nations Secretary-General in March 2022. 2. India is a member of the Global Crisis Response Group. Which of the above statements is/are incorrect? (a) 1 only (b) 2 only (c) Both 1 and 2 (d) None of the above. Correct Answer: (d) None of the above. |
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