Question 90 from UPSC CSE 2015 - Current Affairs

Question

In the Mekong-Ganga Cooperation, an initiative of six countries, which of the following is/are not a participant/participants?
1. Bangladesh
2. Cambodia
3. China
4. Myanmar
5. Thailand
Select the correct answer using the code given below.

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Correct Option: C. 1 and 3

Strategy: Recall the member countries of the Mekong-Ganga Cooperation to identify non-participants.
- **Members:** India, Cambodia, Laos, Myanmar, Thailand, Vietnam
- **Non-members:** Bangladesh, China
Select the answer choice that correctly lists the non-participants.

Key Info: The Mekong-Ganga Cooperation (MGC) is a regional initiative launched in 2000 to foster collaboration among its member nations. The name is derived from the Ganga and Mekong rivers.
- **Member Countries:** India, Cambodia, Laos, Myanmar, Thailand, and Vietnam.
- **Areas of Cooperation:** Tourism, culture, education, human resource development, transportation, and communications.
Bangladesh and China are not members of the MGC. China participates in other Mekong-focused dialogues like the Lancang-Mekong Cooperation, while Bangladesh is involved in different regional groupings.

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Option A: 1 only

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Option B: 2, 3, and 4

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Option D: 1, 2, and 5

In the Mekong-Ganga Cooperation, an initiative of six countries, which of the following is/are not a participant/participants? Bangladesh Cambodia China Myanmar Thailand Select the correct answer using the code given below.

In the Mekong-Ganga Cooperation, an initiative of six countries, which of the following is/are not a participant/participants?

Bangladesh

Cambodia

China

Myanmar

Thailand
Select the correct answer using the code given below.