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    In which year did India join the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation?
    Question

    In which year did India join the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation?

    A.

    2001

    B.

    2005

    C.

    2019

    D.

    2017

    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.

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