GS PrelimsInternational relationsInternational Organizations2022

Consider the following: 1. Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank 2. Missile Technology Control Regime 3. Shanghai Cooperation Organisation India is a member of which of the above?

A

1 and 2 only

B

3 only

C

2 and 3 only

D

1, 2 and 3

Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation

1. Item 1: India is a founding member of the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB), which started operations in 2016. India is also the second-largest shareholder after China. Thus, India is a member of AIIB. 2. Item 2: India joined the Missile Technology Control Regime (MTCR) in June 2016. MTCR is an informal political understanding among states that seeks to limit the proliferation of missiles and missile technology. Thus, India is a member of MTCR. 3. Item 3: India became a full member of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) in June 2017, along with Pakistan. The SCO is a Eurasian political, economic, and security alliance. Thus, India is a member of SCO. 4. Since India is a member of all three (AIIB, MTCR, and SCO), the correct option is (D).

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