current affairs MCQ #6773

What role did the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) play in India-Pakistan relations during 2023-2025?

current affairs MCQ #6773

  1. Question 1

    Q1. What role did the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) play in India-Pakistan relations during 2023-2025?

    • A) SCO expelled Pakistan following the Pahalgam attack at India's request
    • B) SCO brokered a direct ceasefire between India and Pakistan after Operation Sindoor
    • C) Both India and Pakistan are SCO members, providing a multilateral forum though bilateral tensions persisted within the organisation
    • D) SCO imposed sanctions on Pakistan for harbouring terrorist groups

    Answer: Both India and Pakistan are SCO members, providing a multilateral forum though bilateral tensions persisted within the organisation

    Explanation: Both India and Pakistan are full members of the SCO, providing a multilateral platform where their leaders and officials occasionally interact; however, the organisation did not resolve the deep bilateral tensions that persisted, including through the 2025 Operation Sindoor crisis.