Consider the following countries : 1. Armenia 2. Azerbaijan 3. Croatia 4. Romania 5. Uzbekistan Which of the above are members of the Organization of Turkic States ?

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Q: 83 (IAS/2022)
Consider the following countries :
1. Armenia
2. Azerbaijan
3. Croatia
4. Romania
5. Uzbekistan
Which of the above are members of the Organization of Turkic States ?

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General Knowledge

question_exam: 

IAS

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{'turkic states': [0, 0, 0, 1], 'uzbekistan': [2, 1, 3, 6], 'azerbaijan': [0, 0, 1, 0], 'armenia': [1, 0, 1, 2], 'countries': [1, 0, 2, 6], 'romania': [1, 0, 9, 3], 'croatia': [1, 1, 5, 3], 'organization': [0, 0, 8, 25]}

The Organization of Turkic States (also known as the Turkic Council) is an international organization comprising of Turkic-speaking countries and regions. The organization was established in 2009 and is currently composed of five member states: Azerbaijan, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Turkey, and Uzbekistan.

Azerbaijan is a country located in the South Caucasus region of Eurasia, bordering Armenia, Georgia, Iran, and Russia. Azerbaijani is the official language of Azerbaijan, and the country has a long history of Turkic cultural and linguistic influences. Azerbaijan joined the Organization of Turkic States in 2010.

Uzbekistan is a country located in Central Asia, bordering Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Afghanistan, and Turkmenistan. Uzbek is the official language of Uzbekistan, and the country has a rich history of Turkic and Islamic influences. Uzbekistan joined the Organization of Turkic States in 2018.

The other countries listed in the question, namely Armenia, Croatia, and Romania, are not Turkic-speaking countries and are not affiliated with the Organization of Turkic States. While Croatia and Romania are European countries, Armenia is located in the South Caucasus region and shares a border with Turkey, Iran, Georgia, and Azerbaijan. The official language of Armenia is Armenian, which is an Indo-European language and not Turkic.

Therefore, the correct answer is "2 and 5", as Azerbaijan and Uzbekistan are the only members of the Organization of Turkic States among the countries listed in the question.

 

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  • Indian Year Book

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  • An Introduction to International Relations and Religion edited by Jeffrey Haynes
  • International Relations by Palgrave Macmillan

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  • Economic cooperation and development

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