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1261
Which SAARC initiative aims to reduce trade barriers among member states?
A. South Asian Free Trade Area
B. SAARC Economic Union
C. South Asian Trade Agreement
D. SAARC Market Initiative
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The South Asian Free Trade Area (SAFTA), implemented in 2006, aims to reduce tariffs and promote intra-regional trade among SAARC members.
1262
Which SAARC institution is in Islamabad, Pakistan?
A. SAARC Energy Centre
B. SAARC Cultural Centre
C. SAARC Agriculture Centre
D. SAARC Food Bank
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The SAARC Energy Centre, established in 2006, is located in Islamabad to promote energy cooperation.
1263
Which SAARC observer state joined in 2006?
A. Russia
B. European Union
C. Turkey
D. South Africa
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The EU gained observer status in July 2006, alongside the US and South Korea.
1264
Which SAARC initiative launched in 2006 promotes free trade?
A. SAFTA
B. SAPTA
C. SDF
D. SAU
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The South Asian Free Trade Area (SAFTA), launched in 2006, aims to reduce trade tariffs to zero by 2016.
1265
Which convention aims to protect the rights of persons with disabilities?
A. CRPD (Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities)
B. CEDAW
C. CRC
D. ICESCR
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The CRPD (2006) promotes, protects and ensures full participation and rights for persons with disabilities.
1266
Which former CAN member left the bloc in 2006?
A. Chile
B. Venezuela
C. Argentina
D. Brazil
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Venezuela left CAN in 2006 citing disagreements over trade agreements.
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Which country rejoined the CSTO in 2006 and then suspended its membership in 2012?
A. Kazakhstan
B. Belarus
C. Uzbekistan
D. Kyrgyzstan
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Uzbekistan has had an inconsistent relationship with the CSTO.
1268
In which year was the BRICS group formally established as BRIC?
A. 2001
B. 2006
C. 2009
D. 2010
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The BRIC group was formally established in 2006 during a meeting of foreign ministers of Brazil, Russia, India, and China at the UN General Assembly in New York.
1269
Which ASEAN agreement facilitates visa-free travel for citizens of member states?
A. ASEAN Framework Agreement on Visa Exemption
B. ASEAN Travel Accord
C. ASEAN Mobility Pact
D. ASEAN Charter
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The ASEAN Framework Agreement on Visa Exemption, signed in 2006, allows visa-free travel for ASEAN citizens within the region for short visits.
1270
When did the SAFTA agreement come into force?
A. 2004
B. 2006
C. 2008
D. 2010
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The SAFTA agreement was signed in 2004 during the 12th SAARC Summit but came into force on January 1, 2006.
