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Q36 (IAS/2022) International Relations & Global Affairs › International Organisations & Groupings › Intergovernmental groupings Official Key

Consider the following : 1. Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank 2. Missile Technology Control Regime 3. Shanghai Cooperation Organisation India is a member of which of the above ?

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The correct answer is Option 4 (1, 2, and 3) because India holds full membership in all three specified international entities.

  • Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB): India is a founding member and the second-largest shareholder (after China) in this multilateral development bank, which began operations in 2016.
  • Missile Technology Control Regime (MTCR): India joined this elite export control regime in June 2016 as its 35th member. This was a significant diplomatic milestone, facilitating access to high-end dual-use technology and MQ-9 Reaper drones.
  • Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO): After years as an observer, India became a full permanent member of the SCO during the Astana Summit in 2017, alongside Pakistan.

Since India is a member of the AIIB, the MTCR, and the SCO, all three statements are correct, making 1, 2 and 3 the accurate choice.

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This is a classic 'Index Card' question. It rewards basic diligence rather than deep analytical skill. If you maintain a simple mental checklist of 'Member vs. Non-Member' for major global bodies mentioned in standard texts (Laxmikanth, Singhania, Spectrum), this is free marks.

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Is India a member of the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB)?
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Indian Economy, Nitin Singhania .(ed 2nd 2021-22) > Chapter 18: International Economic Institutions > ASIAN INFRASTRUCTURE INVESTMENT BANK (AIIB) > p. 532
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“• It is a multilateral development bank set up in 2016 to improve social and economic outcomes in Asia. • The idea of establishment of such bank was proposed by China to provide support and improvement in infrastructure building in the Asia-Pacific region. • Due to the discontent in the West-dominated multilateral bodies such as IMF and World \sigmaBank, many of their members are joining AIIB. • AIIB presently has a membership of 103 nations [85 members (including India) + 18 a”
Why this source?
  • Explicitly gives AIIB's membership count and parenthetically includes India as a member.
  • Presents AIIB membership as a large, multi-country grouping (numeric backing: 103 nations / 85 members including India).
Indian Economy, Vivek Singh (7th ed. 2023-24) > Chapter 13: International Organizations > 13.15 Asian Infrastructure and Investment Bank (AIIB) > p. 400
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“• Established in 2016 and headquartered in Beijing, the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) is a multilateral financial institution founded to bring countries together to address the daunting infrastructure needs across Asia.• AIIB offers sovereign (Govt.) and non-sovereign (private) financing for sound and sustainable projects in energy and power, transportation and telecommunications, rural infrastructure and agriculture development, water supply and sanitation, environmental protection, and urban development and logistics.• According to the Articles of Agreement of AIIB, the Bank will "provide or facilitate financing to any member, or any agency, instrumentality or political subdivision thereof, or any entity or enterprise operating in the territory of a member, as well as to international or regional agencies or entities concerned with economic development of the Asia region."• Membership in AIIB shall be open to members of the International Bank for Reconstruction and Development (IBRD) or the Asian Development Bank (ADB).• All powers of the Bank are vested with the Board of Governors, which is the highest decision-making body under whom there is Board of Directors, while the Bank is headed by the President.”
Why this source?
  • Describes AIIB as a multilateral bank with formal membership rules.
  • States membership is open to members of IBRD or ADB, showing institutional eligibility pathways relevant to India.
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