Which of the following nation is NOT a member of the BIMSTEC organisation?

Correct option is B

The correct answer is (b) Maldives.

BIMSTEC (Bay of Bengal Initiative for Multi-Sectoral Technical and Economic Cooperation) is an international organization comprising seven countries from South Asia and Southeast Asia, which are:

1. India
2. Bangladesh
3. Myanmar
4. Sri Lanka
5. Thailand
6. Bhutan
7. Nepal

The Maldives is not part of the BIMSTEC organization.

Information Booster:

• BIMSTEC was established in 1997 with the aim of fostering regional cooperation and connectivity in sectors like trade, technology, energy, and tourism.
• Myanmar, Bhutan, and Nepal are all key members of BIMSTEC, contributing to regional cooperation, while Maldives has been excluded.
• The organization serves as a bridge between the South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC) and ASEAN (Association of Southeast Asian Nations), focusing on sectors like energy, transport, and trade.