About G7

• The Group of Seven (G7) is a collective of seven of the world’s most industrialized and developed economies. Their political leaders come together annually to discuss important global economic, political, social and security issues.
• The G7 member countries are the United States, Britain, France, Japan, Germany, Italy, and Canada. 
• Russia belonged to the forum from 1998 through 2014, when the bloc was known as the G8, but was suspended following its annexation of Crimea.
• India is not a member of the G-7 grouping.

Why in News?

• U.S. President Joe Biden and Italian Prime Minister Mario Draghi debuted at the G7 virtual leaders’ meeting which was chaired by British Prime Minister Boris Johnson.
• The leaders called for stronger defences against a future pandemic, including exploring a global health treaty.

Reference:

1. https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/international/world-news/at-joe-bidens-g7-debut-leaders-look-beyond-covid-to-trade-and-china/articleshow/81114703.cms