SCO calls for multipolar world order as Iran joins grouping:
Why is it in news?
The formation of a “more representative” and multipolar world order is in the
global interest, leaders of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation said at a virtual summit chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
UPSC SYLLABUS RELEVANCE for prelims and Mains
Prelims: Current events of National and International Importance.
Mains: General Studies-II: Bilateral, regional and global groupings and agreements involving India and/or affecting India’s interests.
Important concepts
Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO)
New Delhi Declaration
Today’s prelims practice question:
Q. Consider the following statements about the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO):
1. Iraq has formally become a full member of Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) in 2023.
2. The next meeting of the SCO Council of Heads of State will be held in 2024 in Kyrgyzstan.
Which among the statements mentioned above is/are correct?
A. 1 only
B. 2 only
C. Both 1 and 2
D. Neither 1 nor 2
Correct answer: D
Explanation: Iran, one of India’s neighbours in its extended neighbourhood, has formally become a full member of Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO). Prime Minister Narendra Modi welcomed Iran as the newest member of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) at the virtual summit of the grouping on July 4. Prior to Iran’s joining, the SCO consisted of eight member countries: China, Russia, India, Pakistan, and the four Central Asian countries of Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, and Uzbekistan. The next meeting of the SCO Council of Heads of State will be held in 2024 in the Republic of Kazakhstan.
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