In which year did India join the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation?

Correct option is D

The correct answer is (D) 2017.

Explanation:

• India became a full member of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) in 2017, after having been an observer since 2005.

Information Booster:

• SCO was founded in 2001 with China, Russia, and Central Asian nations.
• India joined as an observer in 2005 and became a full member in 2017.
• Headquarters: Beijing, China.
• Primary Focus: Security, military cooperation, and cultural exchanges.
• Members: 8 full members, including India.
• Observer States: Countries like Pakistan, Mongolia, and Iran.