G4 - GS questions based on daily current affairs

1)   Which of the nations are part of G4 nations?

1. Germany
2. South Africa
3. Brazil
4. Australia
5. Japan


a. 1,2,3
b. 1,3,4
c. 1 and 3
d. 1,3,5
Answer  Explanation 

ANSWER: 1,3,5

Explanation:
The G4 nations comprising Brazil, Germany,India, and Japan are four countries which support each other’s bids for permanent seatson the United Nations Security Council.
G4's bids are often opposed by Uniting for Consensus movement, and particularly their economic competitors or political rivals.