Consider the following:
- Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank
- Missile Technology Control Regime
- Shanghai Cooperation Organisation
India is a member of which of the above?
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 3 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
Explanation
India is a member of the following organizations mentioned in the question:
- Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB)
- Missile Technology Control Regime (MTCR)
- Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO)
So, the correct answer is (d) 1, 2, and 3.
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- Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB): AIIB is a multilateral development bank that aims to support the building of infrastructure in the Asia-Pacific region. It was established in 2016 and has 109 approved members worldwide.
- Missile Technology Control Regime (MTCR): MTCR is an informal political understanding among 35 member states that seek to limit the proliferation of missiles and missile technology. It was formed in 1987 by the G-7 industrialized countries.
- Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO): SCO is a Eurasian political, economic, and security organization established in 2001 by China and Russia. It is the world’s largest regional organization in terms of geographic scope and population, covering approximately 80% of the area of Eurasia and 40% of the world population.
