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What is the significance of inviting the African Union as a new member of the G20? 

1. It reflects India’s support for Africa’s development aspirations 
2. It enhances the representation and diversity of the G20 
3. It strengthens the partnership between Africa and other regions 
4. All of the above

Answer as written by the student:

The significance of inviting the African Union as a new member of the G20 is D. All of the above.

Step-by-step explanation of the answer:

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To answer this question, we need to read the passage carefully and look for the information that relates to the African Union and its role in the G20. 📖

• The passage mentions the African Union in paragraph 1, where it says: “The Group of Twenty (G20) is an intergovernmental forum comprising 19 countries and the European Union (EU), as well as the African Union (AU) as a new member since 2023.” 📝
• The passage also mentions the African Union in paragraph 5 , where it says: “India has also been supporting the development aspirations of Africa, which is represented by the AU in the G20.” 📝
• Therefore, we can conclude that inviting the African Union as a new member of the G20 has multiple significances, such as: 🌟
  • It reflects India’s support for Africa’s development aspirations, as India has been engaging with Africa on various issues of mutual interest and cooperation. 🤝
  • It enhances the representation and diversity of the G20, as Africa is a continent with 54 countries and over 1.3 billion people, who have different perspectives and experiences to share with the world. 🌍
  • It strengthens the partnership between Africa and other regions , as Africa is an important partner for global peace, security, and development, and has a lot to offer and learn from other regions. 🌐

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