G77 - GS questions based on daily current affairs

1)   Which of the following are members of G77?

1. India
2. China
3. South Africa
4. Australia
5. Brazil
6. South Korea


a. 1,2,3
b. 1,3,5
c. 1,3,5,6
d. 1,2,3,5
e. All
Answer  Explanation 

ANSWER: 1,2,3,5

Explanation:
- South Korea was a founding member, but left the Group after joining the OECD in 1996.
- The Group of 77 at the United Nations is a loose coalition of developing nations
- It was designed to promote its members' collective economic interests and create an enhanced joint negotiating capacity in the United Nations.
- There were 77 founding members of the organization, but by November 2013 the organization had since expanded to 134 member countries.
- South Africa holds the Chairmanship for 2015.