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Q. Which of the following countries is not a member of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO)?

[A] Iran

[B] Belarus

[C] Turkmenistan

[D] Uzbekistan

Answer: C

Notes:

Explanation:

SCO Members (as of 2024): China, Russia, India, Pakistan, Iran, Belarus, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, and Uzbekistan.
Turkmenistan is not a member; it follows a policy of permanent neutrality and is not part of the SCO.

Source- TH