Which of the following statements regarding the Bishkek declaration of the SCO is correct?

It condemned attacks on Iran and supported its right to peaceful nuclear technology under the NPT.

It explicitly supported the U.S. sanctions policy on Iran.

It declared the formation of a new military alliance against Western powers.

It focused exclusively on the economic integration of the European Union and SCO members.

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4 September 2026

Editorial: SCO Bishkek summit

The SCO is a major multilateral grouping where India is a key member, and the summit outcomes directly involve India's strategic interests regarding regional security, terrorism, and connectivity.

Notes

The SCO Bishkek summit marked 25 years of the Eurasian grouping.
The Bishkek declaration condemned U.S. and Israel attacks on Iran and supported Iran's right to peaceful nuclear technology under the NPT.
The summit addressed economic, energy, and connectivity challenges arising from U.S. tariffs, sanctions on Russia, and the Hormuz Strait blockade.
India emphasized the need to dismantle the ecosystem of terrorist financing, recruitment, radicalisation, and safe havens.
The Bishkek declaration included strong language on 'all forms' of terrorism, including cross-border terrorism.
India aims to revive trade, critical minerals, and tourism cooperation with Central Asian Republics.
Pakistan has assumed the SCO chairmanship for the coming year.
India is preparing to host the BRICS grouping in Delhi in September, involving leaders from Russia, China, and Iran.

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This is day 5 of 5 in PM Modi's Uzbekistan visit and Central Asia outreach, which has been running since 30 August 2026. Reading it whole is usually worth more than reading today alone — the exam asks how something developed.

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Analyze the significance of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) as a platform for India to address regional security concerns and economic connectivity in Central Asia. 150 words

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The evolving geopolitical landscape in Eurasia, characterized by shifting alliances and economic sanctions, presents both challenges and opportunities for India's multilateral diplomacy. Discuss how India can leverage regional groupings like the SCO and BRICS to balance its strategic interests. 250 words

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Which of the following statements regarding the Bishkek declaration of the SCO is correct?

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Forging consensus

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