International Military Cooperation Departments meeting of SCO

India attends its first SCO military cooperation meeting

Question: Where was the meeting of International Military Cooperation Department of Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) recently held?
(a) Shanghai
(b) Beijing
(c) Astana
(d) Biscayc
Answer: (b)
Related Facts:

  • During 15-16 January 2018, the meeting of International Military Cooperation Department of Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) was held in Beijing.
  • India participated in this meeting for the first time in cooperation in defense sector under the framework of SCO.
  • In this meeting Major General Ajay Seth led the Indian delegation.
  • India and Pakistan were inducted last year into the Shanghai Cooperation Organization, with the dominant role of China.
  • This organization includes China, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Russia, Tajikistan, Uzbekistan, India and Pakistan.

Reference:
https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/india-attends-its-first-sco-military-cooperation-meeting/articleshow/62521727.cms
https://www.amarujala.com/world/rest-of-world/india-participated-in-the-first-sco-military-cooperation-meeting
http://zeenews.india.com/india/india-attends-its-first-sco-military-cooperation-meeting-2074262.html
http://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/india-attends-its-first-sco-military-cooperation-meet-in-china/story-mkhR4vmq2E65huUGZ1EAKO.html
http://www.defencenews.in/article/India-attends-its-first-SCO-military-cooperation-meet-525827