August 2025 Current Affairs Based Model MCQs

Total Questions: 21
1

With reference to the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO), consider the following statements:

  1. The origins of the SCO lie in the “Shanghai Five” formed in 1996, comprising China, Russia, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, and Uzbekistan.
  2. The SCO was formally established in 2001 with the inclusion of Uzbekistan, and its Charter was signed in 2002 at the St. Petersburg Summit.
  3. India and Pakistan became full members of the SCO in 2017, while Belarus became the latest member, making the total number of members ten.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

A
1 and 2 only
B
2 and 3 only
C
1 and 3 only
D
1, 2 and 3
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