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SAARC and Climate Crises in South Asia

SAARC and Climate Crises in South Asia Context: This topic is important for UPSE GS Paper 2. SAARC can majorly play a great role in combating climate crises in South Asia, which is most vulnerable to climate change.  SAARC History- The SAARC stands for South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation, is an economic and political organization of eight countries in South Asia. The SAARC was established in 1985 when the Heads of State of Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Maldives, Nepal, Pakistan and Sri Lanka formally adopted the charter. Afghanistan joined as the 8th member of SAARC in 2007. The SAARC Headquarters and…

04 November, 2021 SAARC

SAARC Summit

SAARC Summit It is the regional intergovernmental organization and geopolitical union of nations in South Asia. Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Nepal, the Maldives, Pakistan and Sri Lanka are its members. Its secretariat is based in Kathmandu, Nepal. It launched the South Asian Free Trade Area (SAFTA) in 2006. States with observer status include Australia, China, European Union, Iran, Japan, Mauritius, Myanmar, South Korea and United States. Pakistan was to host the Summit in 2016, but India had pulled out accusing Pakistan of supporting anti-India terrorist groups. COVID-19 & SAARC : India has proposed to create a COVID-19 Emergency Fund which…

05 March, 2021 SAARC

South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC)

South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC) It was established in 1985 (founded in Dhaka). Its secretariat/ HQ is at Kathmandu. It is a regional organization that aims to promote economic, social, cultural, technical and scientific cooperation in South Asia. It is a group of 8 countries. Member states include Afghanistan, Pakistan, BBIN, Sri Lanka and the Maldives. Afghanistan is a part of South Asia. Nepal is the chair of SAARC and next is Pakistan. 2016 summit of Islamabad not held. 2017 - Kathmandu Summit. Challenges within SAARC SAARC is a part of India's neighbourhood 1st policy but because of…

13 January, 2021 SAARC

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