Which of the following initiatives is part of the SAARC agenda for regional cooperation in energy?
A. South Asian Energy Authority
B. SAARC Energy Cooperation
C. South Asian Energy Bank
D. SAARC Nuclear Cooperation
Town Officer Paper of 26-05-2023 (SPSC)
What is the SAARC Preferential Trading Arrangement (SAPTA) designed to do?
A. Establish common tariffs for goods
B. Promote educational exchange
C. Increase trade by offering preferential trade benefits
D. Create a single market
Which of the following is a major problem that SAARC aims to address?
A. Terrorism
B. Regional conflicts
C. Poverty and underdevelopment
D. All of the above
Which of the following countries has the largest economy within the SAARC region?
A. Sri Lanka
B. India
C. Bangladesh
D. Nepal
Which body oversees the implementation of SAARC projects?
A. SAARC Secretariat
B. SAARC Council of Ministers
C. SAARC Summit
D. SAARC Development Fund
Which of the following SAARC countries has the highest literacy rate?
A. Sri Lanka
B. Bangladesh
C. Nepal
D. India
Which of the following SAARC countries has hosted the most number of summits?
A. India
B. Nepal
C. Pakistan
D. Sri Lanka
What is the name of the first SAARC satellite launched by India in 2017?
A. GSAT-19
B. GSAT-29
C. South Asia Satellite (SAS)
D. SARC-1
What is the main goal of SAARC’s cooperation in the field of agriculture?
A. To increase agricultural exports
B. To implement joint agricultural projects
C. To exchange agricultural technology and knowledge
D. To introduce a regional agricultural market