Which SCO mechanism is specifically designed to combat terrorism, separatism, and extremism, often called the "three evils"?
Q1. Which SCO mechanism is specifically designed to combat terrorism, separatism, and extremism, often called the "three evils"?
Answer: Regional Anti-Terrorist Structure (RATS)
Explanation: The Regional Anti-Terrorist Structure (RATS) headquartered in Tashkent is the SCO's permanent body mandated to coordinate counter-terrorism efforts against what the SCO terms the "three evils" — terrorism, separatism, and extremism. RATS facilitates intelligence-sharing among member states.