Regional Integration | MCQs

Explanation

Pakistani Makran, a former princely state that acceded in 1948, was constituted after 1955 a district of Kalāt division. 

Makran acceded to Pakistan on March 17, 1948.

Makran was a princely state ruled by the Gichki Nawabs, who were of Rajput origin.

The Gichki tribe settled in the Gichk valley of Panjgur and ruled the state of Makran from 1740 until 1955. 

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Explanation

State of Swat was Established in 1849.
On 28 July 1969, General Yahya Khan announce full integration states of Chitral, Dir and Swat.

Explanation

• On 9 June, 2017 India and Pakistan became full members of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO).

• The SCO Headquarters: Beijing, China

• The SCO Founded: June 15, 2001
• The SCO currently comprises of nine Members States (China, India, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Russia, Pakistan, Tajikistan, Iran and Uzbekistan), four Observer States

Explanation

In 1992, the membership of the Economic Cooperation Organization (ECO) increased from 3 to 10.

This expansion marked a significant growth in the organization’s regional cooperation and influence.

Explanation

• • Six new countries Saudi Arabia, Iran, Ethiopia, Argentina, Egypt and the United Arab Emirates were invited to become members of BRICS.
  • Five countries became full members of BRICS on Jan 1, 2024.
  • However, Argentina declined to join BRICS.

• Know everything about BRICS: 
• BRICS founded: June 2009
  
• BRICS Member countries: Brazil, Russia, India, China, South Africa, Egypt, Ethiopia, Iran, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates
  
• BRICS total members: 10 
• South Africa joined BRICS: 2010
• BRICS headquarters: Shanghai, China
• BRICS first conference hosted by: Russia (2009) 

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Explanation

About D-8 summit held in December 2024

Edition: 11th 

Venue: Egypt 

Azerbaijan was admitted to the D-8 as the 9th member on 19 Dec 2024

D-8 is the economic group of nine Muslim countries

The D-8 is an organization of nine Developing countries:

1. Bangladesh
   
2. Egypt
3. Indonesia
4. Iran
5. Malaysia
6. Nigeria
7. Pakistan
8. Turkey
9. Azerbaijan

India is not a member of the D-8 

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The D-8 Organization for Economic Cooperation, also known as Developing-8

The D-8 Organization for Economic Cooperation Headquarters: İstanbul, Türkiye

D8 was Established in Istanbul in 1997.

The Founder of D-8 Organization for Economic Cooperation: Necmettin Erbakan

Explanation

About D-8 summit held in December 2024

Edition: 11th 

Venue: Egypt 

Azerbaijan was admitted to the D-8 as the 9th member on 19 Dec 2024

D-8 is the economic group of nine Muslim countries

The D-8 is an organization of nine Developing countries:

1. Bangladesh
   
2. Egypt
3. Indonesia
4. Iran
5. Malaysia
6. Nigeria
7. Pakistan
8. Turkey
9. Azerbaijan

India is not a member of the D-8 

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The D-8 Organization for Economic Cooperation, also known as Developing-8

The D-8 Organization for Economic Cooperation Headquarters: İstanbul, Türkiye

D8 was Established in Istanbul in 1997.

The Founder of D-8 Organization for Economic Cooperation: Necmettin Erbakan

Explanation

The Caribbean Community (CARICOM) is an intergovernmental organisation of 15 member states.

Explanation

ASEAN was established on 8 August 1967 in Bangkok by the five original member countries:

1.      Indonesia,

2.      Malaysia,

3.      Philippines,

4.      Singapore,

5.       Thailand.

ASEAN stands for Association of Southeast Asian Nations.

Headquarters located in Jakarta.