On 17 August, India hosted 3rd Voices of Global South Summit in virtual format

Current Context: India hosted the 3rd Voices of Global South Summit on 17 August 2024 in a virtual format.

• This summit, led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, brought together representatives from 123 countries.
• The event included an inaugural session at the Head of State/Government level and 10 ministerial sessions covering various themes such as health, youth engagement, trade, finance, and climate change.
• The overarching theme was “An Empowered Global South for a Sustainable Future,” focusing on addressing global challenges like conflicts, food and energy security, and climate change, which disproportionately affect developing countries.

Question:

1 What was the overarching theme of the 3rd Voices of Global South Summit?

• A) "A Global South United for Prosperity"
• B) "An Empowered Global South for a Sustainable Future"
• C) "Developing Nations Leading the Way"
• D) "Bridging the North-South Divide"

Answer: B) The overarching theme was “An Empowered Global South for a Sustainable Future,” focusing on addressing global challenges like conflicts, food and energy security, and climate change, which disproportionately affect developing countries.