Question

Which among the following Agreements and conventions do not fall under the aegis of SAARC?

• A. South Asia Free Trade Agreement
• B. Agreement on supply of Uranium
• C. Agreement on Rapid Response to Natural Disasters
• D. Framework Agreement for Energy Cooperation (Electricity)

Answer 1

The correct option is B

Agreement on supply of Uranium

SAARC is an economic and geopolitical organization of 8 countries that are located in South Asia. It was founded in 1985 by seven member’s state. In 2007, Afghanistan was granted full membership.

There are 9 states having observer status of SAARC. They are Australia, China, the European Union (EU), Iran, Japan, Mauritius, Myanmar, South Korea and the United States.

Agreements and Conventions under SAARC

Framework Agreement for Energy Cooperation (Electricity)

Motor Vehicles Agreement

1. Agreement on Rapid Response to Natural Disasters
2. South Asia Free Trade Agreement
3. SAARC Convention on Combating and Prevention of Trafficking in Women and Children for Prostitution
4. Convention on Promotion of Welfare of Children
5. Convention on Mutual Assistance on Criminal Matters, July 2008
6. SAARC Convention on Narcotics Drugs
7. SAARC Regional Convention on Suppression of Terrorism
8. Additional Protocol on Terrorism, Jan 2004