48th to 52nd B.P.S.C. (Pre) 2008

Which one of the following countries is not a member of the G-8 Group?

aFrance
bItaly
cSpain✓ Correct
dGermany

Explanation

Initially, G-7 was an organization of seven industrial developed non-socialist countries, which included the USA, Canada, Germany, Britain, France, Italy and Japan. After moving towards a market-oriented economy, Russia also formally became a member of this organization in 1998. Therefore, it came to be known as G-8. It is noteworthy that at present, due to the suspension of Russia’s membership, it has again come to be known as G-7.

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