Consider the following statements with reference to Bay of Bengal Initiative for Multi-Sectoral Technical and Economic Cooperation (BIMSTEC): 1. Recently, the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports has hosted the first-ever BIMSTEC Youth Summit in Gandhinagar, Gujarat. 2. Its goal is to strengthen youth collaboration across regions and facilitate exchange of youth-led initiatives among BIMSTEC Member Countries. 3. It was established in the late twentieth century with the signing of the Bangkok Declaration. How many of the above statement is/are correct?
All three
Why in the News?
"India Hosts First-Ever BIMSTEC Youth Summit in Gandhinagar to Boost Regional Youth Collaboration”
Statement 1 is correct
The Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports recently hosted the first-ever BIMSTEC Youth Summit in Gandhinagar, Gujarat. This event aimed to enhance youth collaboration among BIMSTEC nations, fostering dialogue and promoting youth-led initiatives across the region.
Statement 2 is correct
The summit’s objective is to strengthen youth cooperation within BIMSTEC countries by facilitating exchanges of youth-led initiatives. This fosters regional integration, cultural understanding, and joint problem-solving efforts to address common socio-economic challenges in the Bay of Bengal region.
Statement 3 is correct
BIMSTEC was established in 1997 through the Bangkok Declaration, making it a late 20th-century initiative. It aims to promote economic growth, social progress, and regional stability among its seven member countries in the Bay of Bengal region.
Consider the following statements with reference to BRICS:
1. Recently, Nigeria has been admitted as "partner country" of BRICS grouping.
2. It is the 15th BRICS partner country.
3. It represents about 40% of the global population.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
Consider the following statements with reference to South Asian Free Trade Area (SAFTA):
1. Recently, Solvent Extractors’ Association of India urged the central government to regulate the surge of refined soybean and palm oil imports from Nepal citing ‘Rule of Origin’ norm’s violation.
2. It aims to reduce trade barriers and promote economic cooperation among SAARC member states.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
Consider the following statements with reference to South Asian Free Trade Area (SAFTA):
1. Recently, Solvent Extractors’ Association of India urged the central government to regulate the surge of refined soybean and palm oil imports from Nepal citing ‘Rule of Origin’ norm’s violation.
2. It aims to reduce trade barriers and promote economic cooperation among SAARC member states.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
Consider the following statements regarding the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC):
1. Recently, Brazil approved entry into OPEC+.
2. It is a permanent intergovernmental organization of more than twenty oil exporting developing nations.
3. It was created at the Baghdad Conference in 1960.
How many of the above statement is/are correct?
Consider the following statements regarding the Bay of Bengal Inter-Governmental Organisation (BOBP-IGO):
1. Recently, Bangladesh has assumed its chairmanship.
2. It includes all the littoral states of the Bay of Bengal as full members.
3. It is a specialized agency of the United Nations.
How many of the above statement is/are correct?
Consider the following statements regarding the Bay of Bengal Inter-Governmental Organisation (BOBP-IGO):
1. Recently, Bangladesh has assumed its chairmanship.
2. It includes all the littoral states of the Bay of Bengal as full members.
3. It is a specialized agency of the United Nations.
How many of the above statement is/are correct?
Consider the following statements regarding Organization of Islamic Cooperation:
1. It was formed primarily to address economic disparities within the European Union.
2. It is the largest international organization after the United Nations, with more than 100 member states.
3. Recently, It endorsed a proposal by the African Union concerning the Gaza situation.
Which of the above statements is/are not correct?
What will be the focus of the 28th Commonwealth Parliamentary Conference to be hosted by India in 2026?
What is the primary purpose of NATO's newly announced mission, Baltic Sentry?
Which country was recently admitted as a partner country of the BRICS bloc?
Consider the following statements with reference to BRICS:
1. Recently, Nigeria has been admitted as "partner country" of BRICS grouping.
2. It is the 15th BRICS partner country.
3. It represents about 40% of the global population.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
How much did India contribute to the UN Regular Budget for 2025?