Explanation

• Japan is a member of the G7 group of advanced economies.
• Japan is the only Asian country in the G7.
• G7 focuses on global economic and political issues.
• Members: USA, UK, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, Canada

Last verified on 22-06-2026

Explanation

• Canada joined: 1976
• After Canada: Group became G7
• Original G6 members: France, Germany, Italy, Japan, UK, USA
• Later expansion: G8 (Russia added in 1997)
• Focus areas: global economy, finance, political stability

Last verified on 22-06-2026

Explanation

• The European Union participates in the G7 as a non-enumerated member.
• It means the EU is included in meetings but is not counted as one of the seven countries.
• G7 is a group of major advanced economies discussing global issues.
• EU represents collective economic interests of Europe.
• It participates in economic, financial, and political discussions.

Last verified on 22-06-2026

Explanation

• Headquarters: Manila, Philippines
• Established: 19 December 1966
• Membership: 68 countries
• Asia & Pacific: 49
• Outside region (Non-Asian): 19

• Largest recipient of ADB loans: Pakistan
• Pakistan received highest ADB loans in 2022: $5.58 billion
• ADB loans & grants to Pakistan (2021): $1.31 billion
• Largest shareholder of ADB: Japan

Last verified on 20-06-2026

Explanation

• Under the TPNW (2017), a state hosting nuclear weapons must withdraw and eliminate them through a legally binding, time-bound plan.
• Treaty: Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons (TPNW)
• Adopted: 2017 (UN General Assembly)
• Effective: 2021
• Core obligation: Total prohibition of nuclear weapons

Last verified on 15-06-2026