Consider the following:
- Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank
- Missile Technology Control Regime
- Shanghai Cooperation Organisation
India is a member of which of the above?
Detailed Explanation:
Answer: Option 4 — 1, 2 and 3
India is a member of all three organizations mentioned in the question. India joined the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) as a founding member in 2015 and is its second-largest shareholder after China. India became a full member of the Missile Technology Control Regime (MTCR) on June 27, 2016, as the 35th partner country. India joined the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) as a full member in 2017 along with Pakistan.
✅ Statement 1 – Correct: India is a founding member of AIIB (2015) and holds the second-largest shareholding after China.
✅ Statement 2 – Correct: India became the 35th member of MTCR in June 2016, gaining access to critical missile and space technologies.
✅ Statement 3 – Correct: India became a full member of SCO in 2017, upgrading from its earlier observer status.
📝 Short Notes: India's Membership in International Organizations
| Organization | Year of India's Membership | Key Details |
|---|---|---|
| Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) | 2015 (Founding Member) | Headquartered in Beijing; India is the second-largest shareholder with 7.6% voting rights; 109 members as of 2024 |
| Missile Technology Control Regime (MTCR) | 2016 (35th Member) | Informal political partnership aimed at preventing proliferation of unmanned delivery systems for weapons of mass destruction; 35 members |
| Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) | 2017 (Full Member) | Eurasian political, economic and security organization; 10 full members; India was observer since 2005; joined along with Pakistan |
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