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.

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

(d) None of the above.

Correct Answer: (d) None of the above.