Which among the following is NOT a member state of SAARC?

Which among the following is NOT a member state of SAARC? Correct Answer Myanmar

The Correct Answer is Option 3 i.e Myanmar.

  • South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC):
    • SAARC comprises eight member states: Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Maldives, Nepal, Pakistan, Sri Lanka.
    • It was established in Dhaka on 8 December 1985.
    • One of the main objectives of SAARC is to promote the welfare of the people of South Asia and to improve their quality of life.
    • The first summit was held in Dhaka in the year 1985.
    • The Sixteenth SAARC Summit was held in Bhutan in the year 2010.

Important Points​ 

  • In March 2020, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has convened a video conference of leaders of the SAARC to collaborate on tackling the coronavirus pandemic.
  • In the virtual summit, the SAARC COVID-19 emergency fund was set up and India committed to contributing $10 million.

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