UPSC Prelims 2015·GS1·polity-and-governance·social justice and international relations

India is a member of which among 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.

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  1. A1 and 2 only
  2. B3 onlyCorrect
  3. C1, 2 and 3
  4. DIndia is a member of none of them

Explanation

Let's analyze India's membership status in the given organizations: 1. Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC): India is currently an observer, not a full member, of APEC. While India has expressed interest in full membership, it has not yet been granted. 2. Association of South-East Asian Nations (ASEAN): India is a dialogue partner of ASEAN, but not a full member. ASEAN's membership is limited to Southeast Asian countries. 3. East Asia Summit (EAS): India is one of the 18 member countries of the East Asia Summit. The EAS is a premier forum for strategic dialogue and cooperation on political, security, and economic issues of common regional concern. Therefore, among the given options, India is only a member of the East Asia Summit.
polity-and-governance: India is a member of which among the following? 1. Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation 2. Association of South-East Asian

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