Culture corridor at G20 leaders’ summit in Delhi

  • August 30, 2023
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Culture corridor at G20 leaders’ summit in Delhi

Subject: International Relations

Section: International Grouping

More about the news:

  • A culture corridor showcasing the art, craft and heritage of all the G­20 nations and guest countries would be shown at the G­20 leaders’ summit to be held in New Delhi.
  • The corridor would have both physical and digital components.
  •  The digital repository would include 3D replicas of national treasures nominated by each of the G­20 countries,
  • Each of the G­20 member States had nominated one artefact showcasing their culture for a digital exhibition which would be showcased at the culmination.

More about Bharat Mandapam:

  • The Bharat Mandapam is the international exhibition-cum-convention centre (IECC) complex.
  • It is developed as a national project.
  • It is the new convention complex that will help showcase and promote India as a global business destination.
  • The term Bharat Mandapam derives its root from Lord Basaveshwara’s idea of Anubhav Mandapam, which was a pavilion for public ceremonies..
  • The IECC complex has been developed as India’s largest MICE (meetings, incentives, conferences, and exhibitions) destination.
  • The shape of the building is derived from the Shankha (conch shell).
  • The different walls and facades of the centre depict several elements of India’s traditional art and culture including ‘Surya Shakti’, ‘Zero to ISRO’ and Pancha Mahabhuta.

What is G20 Summit:

  • G-20 was a group of finance ministers and central bank governors from 19 individual countries and the European Union.
  • It was established in 1999 and was elevated to a forum of Heads of Government in 2008 to effectively respond to the global financial crisis of 2008.
  • G-20 is a forum, not a legislative body and its agreements and decisions have no legal impact, but they do influence countries’ policies and global cooperation..
  • The G20 membership accounts for
    • Two-thirds of the world’s population, 
    • 85% of global gross domestic product,
    • 80% of global investment 
    • 75% of global trade.
    • Contribute 79% of the world carbon emissions
  • G20 does not have any permanent secretariat or headquarters.
  • The G20 Summit is formally known as the “Summit on Financial Markets and the World Economy”.
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