Which of the following statements are correct in respect of Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO):
- The SCO was founded in 2001 and includes eight member states from Central Asia, South Asia, and East Asia.
- India became a full member of the SCO in 2017, while Afghanistan remains an observer state.
- The SCO's permanent secretariat is based in Beijing, China, and it also has a regional anti-terrorism structure headquartered in Kazakhstan.
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Which of the following is a major geographical feature of Eastern Ladakh that has strategic importance in the context of India-China relations?
Consider the following with reference to the Hambantota Port in Sri Lanka:
- Hambantota Port is located in the southern part of Sri Lanka, close to major shipping lanes in the Indian Ocean.
- The port was built with significant Chinese financial investment and is operated by a Chinese company under a lease agreement
- The Hambantota Port is mainly used for commercial shipping and has little strategic military importance.
How many of the above is/are correct?
Consider the following with reference to ‘The Tsangpo River’:
- The Tsangpo River originates in Tibet, flows through Arunachal Pradesh, and eventually becomes the Brahmaputra in Assam.
- It is one of the major rivers in South Asia and is known for having one of the deepest gorges in the world.
- The Tsangpo River is also called the Yarlung Tsangpo in Tibet.
- The river passes through the Great Himalayan Range, creating significant hydroelectric potential for the region.
How many of the above is/are correct?
Which country shares a border with Ukraine to the west?
The World’s first Emission Trading Scheme (ETS) to curb air pollution by allowing commercial units to buy and sell permits for particulate matter emissions to stay within a fixed pollution limit was launched in …
What is the primary purpose of Liquidity Coverage Ratio (LCR)?
Which of the following sector has the highest weightage in the Index of Eight Core Industries?
Which of the following is the most characteristic health effect of chronic arsenic exposure in humans?
Consider the following statements:
Statement-I:
The SAGAR doctrine emphasizes India's commitment to enhancing maritime security and fostering economic cooperation in the Indian Ocean region.
Statement-II:
It aims to position India as a net security provider and promote collective prosperity through regional partnerships.
Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?