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When was the Baghdad Pact formed?
When was the Baghdad Pact formed?
- 1964
- 1959
- 1957
- 1955 (correct)
Which country left the Baghdad Pact in 1959?
Which country left the Baghdad Pact in 1959?
- Iraq (correct)
- Pakistan
- Turkey
- Iran
What was the name of the organisation that succeeded the Baghdad Pact?
What was the name of the organisation that succeeded the Baghdad Pact?
- Middle East Treaty Organisation [METO]
- Central Asia Treaty Organisation [CENTO] (correct)
- South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation [SAARC]
- Arab League
When was the Regional Cooperation for Development [RCD] established?
When was the Regional Cooperation for Development [RCD] established?
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Who was instrumental in setting up the Regional Cooperation for Development [RCD]?
Who was instrumental in setting up the Regional Cooperation for Development [RCD]?
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Which country, along with Turkey, tried to persuade other countries to send aid to Pakistan during the 1965 war against India?
Which country, along with Turkey, tried to persuade other countries to send aid to Pakistan during the 1965 war against India?
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Study Notes
Baghdad Pact Formation and Developments
- The Baghdad Pact was formed in 1955 as a mutual security organization to counter Soviet influence in the Middle East.
- In 1959, Iraq left the Baghdad Pact following a coup that established a new government not aligned with Western policies.
Successor Organization
- The Baghdad Pact was succeeded by the Central Treaty Organization (CENTO), which aimed to promote regional stability and defense cooperation.
Establishment of RCD
- The Regional Cooperation for Development (RCD) was established in 1964 to enhance economic and cultural cooperation among member countries.
Key Figures in RCD Formation
- Iran played a crucial role in the establishment of the Regional Cooperation for Development, facilitating collaboration among its member states.
Aid during Indo-Pak War
- During the 1965 war against India, Turkey, alongside Pakistan, sought to persuade other countries to provide aid and support for Pakistan's military efforts.
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