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Q54 (CISF/2018) International Relations & Global Affairs › International Organisations & Groupings

Which one of the following is not correct regarding India's position in Regional Organizations/Institutions ?

Explanation

The statement regarding the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) is incorrect. India (along with Pakistan) became a full member of the SCO only in 2017 during the Astana Summit. The founding members of the SCO, established in 2001, were China, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Russia, Tajikistan, and Uzbekistan.

  • APEC: India is not a member of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation. While it has sought membership and has been invited to observe various meetings, it does not hold formal membership status.
  • East Asia Summit (EAS): India is a founding member of the EAS, which held its first summit in 2005.
  • Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB): India is a founding member (2016) and is the second-largest shareholder in the bank after China.
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