Step 4
The theme was 'Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam' (One Earth, One Family, One Future)
Answer: India
Another Memory Trick: For SAARC countries, use 'Big Man Planned A Small Birthday Party Nepal' - Bangladesh, Maldives, Pakistan, Afghanistan, Sri Lanka, Bhutan, Pakistan, Nepal (with India as the big member).
Common Pattern: Recent summit questions focus on the host country and year. G20 follows alphabetical rotation among members. BRICS expansion in 2023 added Egypt, Ethiopia, Iran, Saudi Arabia, and UAE as new members.
Frequent Exam Areas:
- G20 presidency rotation and host cities
- BRICS expansion and new members
- SAARC summit frequency (every 2 years)
- COP summit numbers and host countries
- Regional organization headquarters
Common Mistake: Students confuse G7 and G20 membership. G7 has 7 developed nations (US, UK, Germany, France, Italy, Japan, Canada) while G20 includes G7 plus 12 emerging economies plus EU. Also, many forget that Russia was suspended from G8 (now G7) after 2014.
Tip: Focus on the most recent 2-3 summits for each major organization, as current affairs blend with static knowledge in this topic.