CURRENT AFFAIRS

2016

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which of the following country will not take part in the South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC) summit in Islamabad (Pakistan) to be held in November 2016.
A
Afghanistan
B
Sri Lanka
C
India
D
Bangladesh
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -India has officially made a decision to not attend the upcoming South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC) summit in Pakistan.

Detailed explanation-2: -Myanmar is not a member of the South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation. SAARC member states include Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Nepal, the Maldives, Pakistan and Sri Lanka.

Detailed explanation-3: -Detailed Solution. The correct answer is option 3: Iran is not a member of SAARC countries. South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC) was established in 1985.

Detailed explanation-4: -SAARC has eight member countries (Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Maldives, Nepal, Pakistan and Sri-Lanka).

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