CURRENT AFFAIRS

2020

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which country has proposed to set up a common electronic platform for all South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation nations?
A
Pakistan
B
India
C
South Africa
D
Japan
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC) was established on 8 December 1985. The Secretariat of the Association was set up in Kathmandu, Nepal, on 17 January 1987. SAARC has eight member countries (Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Maldives, Nepal, Pakistan and Sri-Lanka).

Detailed explanation-2: -The secretariat was established on 17 January 1987, in Kathmandu, Nepal. Till now 18 of the total summits have been held, the 19th was canceled and the 20th one will be hosted in 2022 by Pakistan. Ziaur Rahman (former president of Bangladesh) is known as the father of SAARC.

Detailed explanation-3: -Secretariat: Kathmandu (Nepal).

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