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The Shanghai Cooperation Organization summit in which India, was inducted as a full member was held at

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Option D: Astana

Detailed Solution:

The correct answer is “Astana”.
The Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) summit in which India was inducted as a full member was held at: (d) Astana

The SCO summit took place in Astana, the capital city of Kazakhstan, in June 2017. During this summit, India, along with Pakistan, became full members of the organization.

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