The first SAARC Young Parliamentarians Conference (YPC) was recently (August 2016) held in ____________
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RBI Grade B 2016
New Delhi, India
Incorrect AnswerThimphu, Bhutan
Incorrect AnswerIslamabad, Pakistan
Correct AnswerKabul, Afghanistan
Incorrect AnswerKathmandu, Nepal
Incorrect AnswerExplanation:
- The SAARC Young Parliamentarians Conference (YPC) serves as a platform for young legislators from SAARC countries to engage and collaborate on regional issues.
- Option 1: New Delhi, India
- This city is a major hub for South Asian diplomatic activities but did not host the first YPC.
- Option 2: Thimphu, Bhutan
- While Bhutan is a peaceful country and a member of SAARC, it was not the venue for this conference.
- Option 3: Islamabad, Pakistan
- ???? Correct Answer: Islamabad hosted the first SAARC YPC in August 2016.
- Option 4: Kabul, Afghanistan
- Kabul plays a role in SAARC but did not host this event.
- Option 5: Kathmandu, Nepal
- As a frequent host for SAARC events, Kathmandu was not the location for the first YPC.
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By: Parvesh Mehta