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2018

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
How many countries are member countries in BIMSTEC?
A
5
B
6
C
7
D
8
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Bay of Bengal Initiative for Multi-Sectoral Technical and Economic Cooperation (BIMSTEC) comprising Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Myanmar, Nepal, Sri Lanka, Thailand brings together 1.5 billion people – 21% of the world population, and a combined GDP of over US$ 2.5 trillion. 2.

Detailed explanation-2: -They are Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Myanmar, Nepal, Sri Lanka and Thailand. BIMSTEC, thus, can be seen as a unique link between ASEAN and SAARC. Initially, the economic bloc was formed with four Member States with the acronym ‘BIST-EC’ (Bangladesh, India, Sri Lanka and Thailand Economic Cooperation).

Detailed explanation-3: -UPSC Mains. Q. Which country is the host of the ‘BIMSTEC Summit’ in 2022? Notes: The Bay of Bengal Initiative for Multi-Sectoral Technical and Economic Cooperation (BIMSTEC) Summit is hosted by Sri Lanka in 2022.

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