CURRENT AFFAIRS

2019

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
The 9th edition of the SAARC (South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation) festival 2019 held in ____
A
Colombo, Srilanka
B
Kabul, Afghanistan
C
Dhaka, Bangladesh
D
Kathmandu, Nepal
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The 9th Edition of South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC) Film Festival- 2019 was held at Colombo, Sri Lanka from July 2-7, 2019. It screened films from the SAARC Member states of Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Maldives, Nepal, Pakistan and Sri Lanka.

Detailed explanation-2: -Secretariat: Kathmandu (Nepal).

Detailed explanation-3: -Its seven founding members are Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, the Maldives, Nepal, Pakistan, and Sri Lanka. Afghanistan joined the organization in 2007. Meetings of heads of state are usually scheduled annually; meetings of foreign secretaries, twice annually. Headquarters are in Kathmandu, Nepal.

Detailed explanation-4: -SAARC – Objectives Promote the welfare of the peoples of South Asia and improve their quality of life. Accelerate economic growth, social progress, and cultural development in the region by providing all individuals the opportunity to live in dignity and realize their full potential.

Detailed explanation-5: -SAARC has eight member countries (Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Maldives, Nepal, Pakistan and Sri-Lanka).

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