current affairs MCQ #6112

What is the significance of the "Connectivity Plus" agenda adopted at the Islamabad SCO summit of October 2024?

current affairs MCQ #6112

  1. Question 1

    Q1. What is the significance of the "Connectivity Plus" agenda adopted at the Islamabad SCO summit of October 2024?

    • A) It established a new SCO free trade zone excluding India
    • B) It created a joint SCO military command structure
    • C) It emphasised digital connectivity, trade facilitation, and people-to-people links as new SCO priorities beyond physical infrastructure
    • D) It proposed enlargement of SCO to include Gulf Cooperation Council states

    Answer: It emphasised digital connectivity, trade facilitation, and people-to-people links as new SCO priorities beyond physical infrastructure

    Explanation: The Islamabad SCO summit's "Connectivity Plus" agenda expanded the organisation's focus to encompass digital infrastructure, trade facilitation, and cultural exchange alongside traditional physical connectivity projects. This reflected the evolution of SCO priorities in a post-pandemic, technology-driven world.