Institution: AGRANI BANK LTD Exam: Agrani bank Ltd - Officer - 12.02.2010
Topic: International General Knowledge, Subject: International GK (আন্তজার্তিক বিষয়াবলী)

Best Answer Explained in Below-:

The correct answer to the question is **A) Japan**, as it is the only Asian country that is a member of the Group of Eight (G-8), which was an intergovernmental organization consisting of Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, Russia, the United Kingdom, and the United States. The G-8 emerged in the 1970s as a forum for the world's major advanced economies to discuss and coordinate economic policy, global security, and other pressing issues.

Japan was an original member of the group when it was established as the G-6 in 1975, and it became the G-7 following Russia's suspension from the group in 2014, making it primarily composed of western nations. Though countries like South Korea and China are significant economies in Asia, they have not been part of the G-8 or G-7 grouping. Singapore, while a growing economic power, has never been a part of these elite gatherings. Japan's inclusion reflects its status as one of the world's largest economies, its technological advancements, and its political influence, making it a prominent player on the global stage.