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17 April 2026
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G20 Summit 2027 to Be Hosted by South Africa in Johannesburg
India's GDP Growth Forecast Raised to 7.2% by IMF for FY2026-27
New Education Policy 2.0 Draft Released for Public Consultation
SpaceX Successfully Tests Starship Block 3 for Mars Mission
Pakistan Faces IMF Deadline on Structural Reforms Compliance
BRICS Membership Expands to Include 5 New Observer Nations
17 April 2026 — MCQ Practice Questions
International & Economy — 17 April 2026
2 QQ1.
Full PageAccording to IMF's April 2026 World Economic Outlook, India's GDP growth rate for FY 2026-27 was projected at:
Explanation:
The IMF (International Monetary Fund) revised India's GDP growth projection upward to 7.2% for FY2026-27 in its April 2026 World Economic Outlook (WEO), citing strong domestic consumption and infrastructure spending.
IMF Headquarters: Washington D.C., USA IMF MD (2026): Kristalina Georgieva India is the fastest-growing major economy globally as per these projections
Explanation:
South Africa will host the G20 Summit 2027 in Johannesburg. This makes South Africa the first African country to host G20 in consecutive years after hosting the AU (African Union) was admitted as a G20 member in 2023.
G20 Presidencies:
- 2023: India (New Delhi)
- 2024: Brazil (Rio de Janeiro)
- 2025: South Africa
- 2026: USA
- 2027: South Africa
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