25th SCO Heads of Government meet, Dushanbe

1. Question 1Answer D

   In which city did the 25th SCO Council of Heads of Government meet?

   • ATashkent
   • BAstana
   • CBishkek
   • DCorrect answer: Dushanbe

   Core Trigger: The 25th SCO Council of Heads of Government met in Dushanbe, Tajikistan, on 19 and 20 October 2026.From Book 1 RATNA, topic 134, point 1

2. Question 2Answer D

   India's address at the Council focused on trade, investment, connectivity and what?

   • ABorder demarcation
   • BNuclear energy
   • CDefence procurement
   • DCorrect answer: Innovation

   Focus: Rajnath Singh addressed trade, investment, connectivity and innovation, and met Tajikistan's Prime Minister on the sidelines.From Book 1 RATNA, topic 134, point 2

3. Question 3Answer B

   Who represented India at the 25th SCO Council of Heads of Government?

   • APrime Minister Narendra Modi
   • BCorrect answer: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh
   • CExternal Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar
   • DHome Minister Amit Shah

   Indian Delegation: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh represented India.From Book 1 RATNA, topic 134, point 3

4. Question 4Answer B

   The SCO Council of Heads of Government mainly deals with which issues?

   • AMilitary issues
   • BCorrect answer: Economic issues
   • CBorder issues
   • DJudicial issues

   Council Role: The Council of Heads of Government deals with economic issues, unlike the Heads of State Council.From Book 1 RATNA, topic 134, point 4

5. Question 5Answer D

   Where did the previous Council of Heads of Government meet in November 2025?

   • ABeijing
   • BNew Delhi
   • CAstana
   • DCorrect answer: Moscow

   Previous Meeting: The previous Council of Heads of Government met in Moscow in November 2025.From Book 1 RATNA, topic 134, point 5

6. Question 6Answer A

   Consider: 1. Iran joined the SCO as a full member in 2023. 2. India has been a full member since 2001. Which is correct?

   • ACorrect answer: Only 1
   • BOnly 2
   • CBoth 1 and 2
   • DNeither 1 nor 2

   Sideline Talks: Singh also met Iran's First Vice President; Iran joined the SCO as a full member in 2023.From Book 1 RATNA, topic 134, point 6

7. Question 7Answer A

   Where is the SCO Secretariat located?

   • ACorrect answer: Beijing, China
   • BMoscow, Russia
   • CDushanbe, Tajikistan
   • DTashkent, Uzbekistan

   Headquarters: The SCO Secretariat is in Beijing, China; its Regional Anti-Terrorist Structure is in Tashkent, Uzbekistan.From Book 1 RATNA, topic 134, point 8

8. Question 8Answer C

   In which year was the SCO founded?

   • A1996
   • B2002
   • CCorrect answer: 2001
   • D2017

   Founded: The SCO was founded in June 2001 at Shanghai, succeeding the Shanghai Five of 1996.From Book 1 RATNA, topic 134, point 9

9. Question 9Answer D

   The SCO Charter, signed at St Petersburg in 2002, entered into force in which year?

   • A2001
   • B2004
   • C2017
   • DCorrect answer: 2003

   Landmark: The SCO Charter, signed at St Petersburg in 2002, entered into force in 2003.From Book 1 RATNA, topic 134, point 10

10. Question 10Answer B

    Consider: 1. Article 51(c) urges disregard for treaty obligations. 2. Article 253 enables Parliament to implement international agreements. Which is correct?

    • AOnly 1
    • BCorrect answer: Only 2
    • CBoth 1 and 2
    • DNeither 1 nor 2

    Articles: Article 253 enables Parliament to implement international agreements; Article 51(c) urges respect for treaty obligations.From Book 1 RATNA, topic 134, point 11

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