Current Affairs question from JKAS Prelims, 2018 by JKPSC
Which one of the following country is not a member of BIMSTEC (Bay of Bengal Initiative for Multi - Sectoral Technical and Economic Cooperation).
Last updated Jun 13, 2026
Correct Answer:
Option B —
Pakistan
Detailed Explanation:
What is BIMSTEC? It stands for the Bay of Bengal Initiative for Multi-Sectoral Technical and Economic Cooperation. It is a regional organization formed in 1997 through the Bangkok Declaration to foster economic and technical cooperation among countries dependent on the Bay of Bengal.
Member Countries: BIMSTEC currently comprises 7 member states:
Five from South Asia: India, Bangladesh, Nepal, Bhutan, and Sri Lanka.
Two from Southeast Asia: Myanmar and Thailand.
Why Pakistan is not a member: Pakistan is geographically located along the Arabian Sea (South Asia) and has no geographical proximity or economic connectivity to the Bay of Bengal region. Pakistan is, however, a member of SAARC (South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation).
Answer verified by Quintessence Classes faculty — Karan Nagar, Srinagar.
