Explanation

• The SCO relies on the "Shanghai Spirit" as its core guiding philosophy. 
• This motto serves as the foundation for the organization's regional and international operations

Additional information:

• Formation: 15 June 2001
• Type: Mutual security, political, and economic cooperation
• Headquarters:
• Beijing, China (Secretariat)
• Tashkent, Uzbekistan (RATS Executive Committee)
• Official language: Chinese,Russian

Member states (10)

1.  Belarus
2.  China
3.  India
4.  Iran
5.  Kazakhstan
6.  Kyrgyzstan
7.  Pakistan
8.  Russia
9.  Tajikistan
10.  Uzbekistan

Explanation

• SAARC was founded in Dhaka on December 8, 1985
• SAARC stands for the South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation
• Founded by Bangladeshi diplomat Abul Ahsan
• Launched for Regional cooperation
• Headquarters: Kathmandu

Additional information

SAARC cooperation has given observer status to 9 states:

1. Australia,
2. China,
3. the European Union,
4. Iran,
5. Japan,
6. Mauritius,
7. Myanmar,
8. South Korea
9. and the United States

There is a total of eight members of SAARC;

1. Afghanistan,
2. Bangladesh,
3. Bhutan,
4. India,
5. Nepal,
6. the Maldives,
7. Pakistan
8. and Sri Lanka

Last question by NA on 09 July 2026

Explanation

• The headquarters of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) is located in Vienna, Austria.
• Founded: 29 July 1957
• Member States: 173 countries
• Purpose: Peaceful nuclear energy use & safety
• Affiliation: United Nations (UN system)

Last verified on 10-06-2026

Explanation

• India hosted the G20 Summit in 2023.
• The 18th G20 Summit was held on 9–10 September 2023 in New Delhi, India.

Additional information:

• 2020: Saudi Arabia
• 2021: Italy
• 2022: Indonesia
• 2024: Brazil
• 2025: South Africa

Last verified on 09-07-2026

Explanation

• The headquarters of OPEC is located in Vienna, Austria.
• Headquarters shifted: Geneva, Switzerland, to Vienna, Austria, on 1 September 1965.

Additional information:

• Full Name: Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC)
• Founded: 14 September 1960
• Founding Place: Baghdad, Iraq
• Official Language: English

Founder Nations (Original 5 Members):

1. Iran
2. Iraq
3. Kuwait
4. Saudi Arabia
5. Venezuela

Purpose: To coordinate petroleum policies, stabilize oil markets, and ensure a regular supply of petroleum.

Last verified on 09-07-2026