Question

What is SAARC?

Hint:

1985, Kathmandu, 8 members—and no bilateral disputes in agenda.

Answer 1

Members: Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Maldives, Nepal, Pakistan and Sri Lanka; Secretariat: Kathmandu. The Charter emphasises collective self-reliance, economic and social development, and cooperation in sectors like agriculture, health, education, culture and environment, while excluding bilateral political disputes from its formal agenda to keep development focus (≈57 words).