Q. Which one of the following best describes the geopolitical features of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO)?

[A] A primarily Central Asian regional organization with a focus on internal security

[B] A global organization aimed at challenging the United Nations (UN) and North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO)

[C] A platform for resolving maritime disputes in East Asia

[D] An energy cooperation forum between Asian and European nations

Answer: A
Notes:

Explanation – The SCO is a regional organization that primarily focuses on political, economic, and security cooperation among its member states. It includes several Central Asian countries as well as major powers like China and Russia. It aims to ensure regional stability and security, particularly through joint efforts in counter-terrorism, separatism, and extremism.

Source: The Hindu

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