Question

SAARC was established in 1985, what is the full form of this organization?
1. South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation
2. Southern Asia Association of Regional Cooperation
3. Southern Asia Pacific Association of Regional Cooperation
4. Southern Asiatic Associate for Region and Cooperation

Answer 1

Correct Answer - Option 1 : South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation

The correct answer is South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation.

• SAARC stands for South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation.
• The South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation is the regional intergovernmental organization and geopolitical union of states in South Asia.
• Its member states are Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Maldives, Nepal, Pakistan, and Sri Lanka. 

• SAARC stands for South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation.
• It was founded on 8 December 1985.
• The current President of SAARC is Esala Ruwan Weerakoon of Sri Lanka.
• The headquarters of SAARC is in Kathmandu, Nepal.
• India hosted a virtual health secretary-level meeting with other South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation countries on February 18, 2021.