Saarc

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Step 1: Event facts. The inaugural SAARC Summit took place in Dhaka, 1985.

Step 2: Eliminate other venues. Islamabad, Kathmandu, and Delhi hosted later summits but not the first one.

Step 3: Conclude.

Rooted in distinct language, culture, geography or uneven development, regionalism mobilises support for greater statehood, special status, resource control or policy attention. It can be constructive—decentralisation and balanced development—or turn exclusivist and conflictual. Democratic accommodation, fiscal devolution and inclusive planning help channel regional aspirations within constitutional federalism (≈58 words).

The SAARC Charter (1985) seeks regional cooperation in agriculture, health, education, science-technology, culture and environment; reduction of poverty; improved quality of life; and mutual assistance through meetings, centres and agreements. Political and bilateral disputes are excluded from its agenda, keeping the organisation development-oriented and consensus-based among member states (≈57 words).

Step 1: Identify organization and region. SAARC—South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation—includes India and Maldives among others.

Step 2: Rule out others. ASEAN is a Southeast Asian grouping (Maldives not a member); BRICS membership excludes Maldives.

Step 3: Conclude.

Step 1: Recall SAARC membership. SAARC has eight states: Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Maldives, Nepal, Pakistan, and Sri Lanka.
Step 2: Compare with options. Bhutan, Maldives, and Sri Lanka are members; Myanmar is not (it is an {ASEAN} member).
Step 3: Conclude.