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India is a member of which of the following?

  1. 1.Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation
  2. 2.Association of South-East Asian Nations
  3. 3.East Asia Summit

Select the correct answer using the code given below:

  1. A.1 and 2 only
  2. B.3 only
  3. C.1, 2 and 3
  4. 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

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