Which of the following countries is not a Member of SAARC?

Question

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This question was previously asked in

OPSC ASO (GK) 27 Aug 2022 Official Paper

Answer 1

The correct answer is Singapore.

Key Points

Singapore is not a member of SAARC (South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation).
SAARC is a regional organization of South Asian countries established in 1985.
The current members of SAARC are Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Maldives, Nepal, Pakistan, and Sri Lanka.
Singapore, being a Southeast Asian country, is part of ASEAN (Association of Southeast Asian Nations) and not SAARC.

Important Points

SAARC was founded on December 8, 1985, in Dhaka, Bangladesh.
Its aim is to promote economic growth, social progress, and cultural development in the South Asian region.
The SAARC Secretariat is headquartered in Kathmandu, Nepal.
The organization also focuses on regional integration and cooperation in various areas such as trade, health, education, and environmental protection.