Previous year MCQs

UPPSC 2012 GS-1 Current Affairs
Question

Where was the 17th SAARC (2011) Conference held?

Answer & Solution

Answer: (Detailed Solution Below)

Option D: Addu City

Detailed Solution:

The correct answer is “Addu City”.
The 17th South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC) summit was held in Addu City, Maldives from November 10–11, 2011 at the Equatorial Convention Centre.

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