Which of the following is a primary area of cooperation for the SCO?
A. Space exploration
B. Nuclear energy development
C. Counter-terrorism and military cooperation
D. Human rights protection
Town Officer Paper of 26-05-2023 (SPSC)
Which of the following countries applied for full membership in the SCO in 2023?
A. Turkey
B. Iran
C. Saudi Arabia
D. Egypt
Which SCO member state hosts the organization’s main counter-terrorism agency, RATS?
A. China
B. Kazakhstan
C. Tajikistan
D. Russia
Which of these countries is an observer member of the SCO?
A. Sri Lanka
B. Pakistan
C. Afghanistan
D. Belarus
Which of the following countries signed a memorandum of understanding with the SCO in 2017 to strengthen cooperation?
A. Turkey
B. Sri Lanka
C. Afghanistan
D. Iran
What type of membership does Iran hold within the SCO as of 2025?
A. Full member
B. Observer status
C. Dialogue partner
D. Special guest
Which of the following is a major goal of the SCO regarding regional security?
A. Preventing the spread of weapons of mass destruction
B. Establishing military dominance in the region
C. Promoting nuclear disarmament among member states
D. Preventing the development of alternative energy resources
Which of the following statements is true about the SCO’s membership process?
A. The SCO is open to membership only for countries in Central Asia.
B. Membership in the SCO is granted only to democratic countries.
C. Any country can apply for full membership, and it is granted after unanimous approval.
D. The SCO has only allowed members from Asia and Europe.
The SCO’s founding members were originally from which region?
A. Southeast Asia
B. Central Asia and East Asia
C. Europe
D. South America