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Current SCO Member States (10):

1. China
2. Russia
3. Kazakhstan
4. Kyrgyzstan
5. Tajikistan
6. Uzbekistan
7. India (Joined: 9 June 2017)
8. Pakistan (Joined: 9 June 2017)
9. Iran (Joined: 4 July 2023)
10. Belarus (Joined: 4 July 2024)

Additional information:

• Full Form: Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO)
• Founded: 15 June 2001
• Headquarters: Beijing, China
• Founder Members (2001): China, Russia, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Uzbekistan
• Purpose: Regional security, economic cooperation, counter-terrorism, and cultural cooperation

Last verified on 20-07-2026

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Explanation

• Narges Mohammadi was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize 2023.
• The award was announced on 6 October 2023 by the Norwegian Nobel Committee.
• She received the prize for her fight against the oppression of women in Iran.

Last verified on 19-07-2026

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• Headquarters: Jakarta, Indonesia
• ASEAN was founded on 8 August 1967 in Bangkok through the Bangkok Declaration.
• Type: Economic & Political Organization
• Established at: Bangkok, Thailand
• Official Language: English
• Members: 11

Last verified on 08-07-2026

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• Sanae Takaichi is the Current Prime Minister of Japan since 2026.
• She is the first woman PM of Japan.
• She won general elections of 2026.
• She belongs to Liberal Democratic Party of Japan (LDP).
• She replaced Shigeru Ishiba.

Updated on 22/03/2026

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