SSC CHSL 2025 PYQ — Question 80

SSC CHSL - 27 Nov 2025 - Shift 1 • General Awareness • Q80

As of 31st July 2025, which of the following country is the member of SAARC?

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Correct answer: A

Explanation

As of July 31, 2025, Afghanistan is a member country of SAARC from the given options.

Key information about SAARC:

Full form: South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation.

Establishment: It was established on 8 December 1985 in Dhaka (Bangladesh).

Headquarters: Its secretariat is located in Kathmandu (Nepal).

Member countries: Currently, there are 8 member countries:

India

Pakistan

Bangladesh

Sri Lanka

Nepal

Bhutan

Maldives

Afghanistan (It became the newest member of SAARC during the 14th Summit in 2007).