SSC CHSL 2025 PYQ — Question 78

The correct answer is Option 1: Australia.
Explanation:

• The East Asia Summit (EAS) is a premier strategic forum in the Indo-Pacific region. As of July 2025, Australia is an active member country of this process.
• Structure of the EAS: It currently comprises a total of 18 member countries.
• Member Countries: All 10 members of ASEAN (Brunei, Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, the Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, and Vietnam).
• 8 other key countries: Australia, China, India, Japan, New Zealand, South Korea, Russia, and the United States.
• Significance: It is the only forum where leaders of all major countries in the region sit together to discuss security, economic, and emerging global issues.

Key Points (for Revision):

• As you prepare for SSC and RRB examinations, these facts regarding international organizations are crucial:
• Establishment: It was initiated in the year 2005.
• First Summit: Held in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia (2005).
• India's Role: India is a founding member of this summit.
• Priority Areas: Environment, Energy, Education, Health, Finance, and Disaster Management.

Analysis of Other Options:

• UAE (Option 2): It is not a member of the EAS, although it is a significant bilateral trading partner of India.
• Saudi Arabia (Option 3): It is also not a part of this forum.
• Brazil (Option 4): Brazil is a member of BRICS and the G20, but it does not fall within the geographical scope of the East Asia Summit.

Important Questions for Upcoming Examinations:
Question: How many total member countries are there in the East Asia Summit (EAS)?
Answer: 18.
Question: Are the United States and Russia members of the EAS?
Answer: Yes, they were admitted in 2011. Question: Under the chairmanship of which country are the 2025 ASEAN and related summits being held?
Answer: Malaysia.