India is a member of which of the following?
- 1.Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation
- 2.Association of South-East Asian Nations
- 3.East Asia Summit
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
- A.1 and 2 only
- B.3 only
- C.1, 2 and 3
- D.India is a member of none of them
▶ Answer & Explanation
Correct answer: B. 3 only
The East Asia Summit (EAS) is a premier leaders-led forum for dialogue on important strategic, political and economic issues in the East Asian region. India is a founding member of the EAS, established in 2005. India is not a member of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC), which is an economic forum for the Asia-Pacific region. Furthermore, while India is a dialogue partner and engages closely with ASEAN, it is not a full member of the Association of South-East Asian Nations.
Source: UPSC gs1 2015