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Where was SAARC founded?
Where was SAARC founded?
- Dhaka (correct)
- Delhi
- Colombo
- Kathmandu
Which country is not a member of SAARC?
Which country is not a member of SAARC?
- Pakistan
- Myanmar (correct)
- Maldives
- Afghanistan
What percentage of the world's population does SAARC comprise?
What percentage of the world's population does SAARC comprise?
- 3%
- 21% (correct)
- 10%
- 50%
When was the South Asian Free Trade Area launched?
When was the South Asian Free Trade Area launched?
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Which organization does SAARC maintain permanent diplomatic relations with?
Which organization does SAARC maintain permanent diplomatic relations with?
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Which country is not a member of SAARC?
Which country is not a member of SAARC?
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Which city is the secretariat of SAARC located in?
Which city is the secretariat of SAARC located in?
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When was SAARC founded?
When was SAARC founded?
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Which region does SAARC cover?
Which region does SAARC cover?
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Which economic initiative was launched by SAARC in 2006?
Which economic initiative was launched by SAARC in 2006?
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Study Notes
SAARC Overview
- SAARC (South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation) was founded in Dhaka, Bangladesh in 1985.
- It comprises 8 member countries: Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Maldives, Nepal, Pakistan, and Sri Lanka.
- The region covered by SAARC is South Asia.
Structure and Operations
- The SAARC secretariat is located in Kathmandu, Nepal.
- SAARC maintains permanent diplomatic relations with several international organizations.
Economic Initiatives
- The South Asian Free Trade Area (SAFTA) was launched in 2006.
- SAFTA aims to reduce tariffs and increase trade among SAARC member countries.
Demographics
- SAARC comprises around 21% of the world's population.
Non-Member Countries
- Turkey is not a member of SAARC.
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