All Categories MCQs
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General Description
Plato
- Biography: Ancient Greek philosopher (427–347 BCE), student of Socrates and teacher of Aristotle, founder of the Academy in Athens.
- Important Ideas:
- Theory of Forms
- Philosopher-King
- Ideal State
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What is one of the primary focuses of the SCO?
Answer:
Counterterrorism and regional security
Security cooperation is a central mandate of the SCO.
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Which two countries joined the SCO as full members in 2017?
Answer:
India and Pakistan
India and Pakistan joined together in 2017.
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How many full member states does the SCO currently have?
Answer:
9
Iran became a full member in 2023, bringing the total to nine.
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Where is the SCO Secretariat headquartered?
Answer:
Beijing, China
The SCO Secretariat operates from Beijing.
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Which country joined the SCO in 2001 as a founding member along with the Shanghai Five?
Answer:
Uzbekistan
Uzbekistan joined the group in 2001, leading to the creation of the SCO.
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Which countries formed the original 'Shanghai Five' that preceded the SCO?
Answer:
China, Russia, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan
The Shanghai Five was the precursor to the SCO before Uzbekistan joined.
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In which year was the SCO officially established?
Answer:
2001
The SCO was established in 2001 in Shanghai.
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What does SCO stand for?
Answer:
Shanghai Cooperation Organisation
The SCO is a Eurasian political, economic, and security alliance.
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Which country has hosted the most SAARC summits?
Answer:
India has hosted several SAARC summits due to its size and central regional role.
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Which SAARC institution promotes science and technology cooperation?
Answer:
The Technical Committee coordinates scientific collaboration among members.