19th SCO Council of Heads of Government Summit

December 02, 2020
Current Context: The 19th Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) Council of Heads of Government summit was chaired by Vice President M. Venkaiah Naidu.
19th SCO Council of Heads of Government Summit
  • The summit was participated by Prime Ministers of SCO member states and Ministers and representatives of Observer states and a special guest from Turkmenistan via video conference. 
  • Vice President M. Venkaiah Naidu mentioned that how India is working to keep its COVID-19 death rate at one of the lowest levels in the world. 
  • He also mentioned that India is having the highest recovery rate of over 93% due to a people-empowered and people-driven approach.
  • He highlighted India’s work for the manufacturing of the vaccines for global immunization programs and also mentioned that over 30 indigenous COVID-19 vaccines are being developed in India. 
  • Vice President highlighted Aatmanirbhar Bharat Mission and the work is done under it by government. 
  • He mentioned about cross-border terrorism and urged to maintain peace for the overall progress of all nations.
  • He also assured that India will deepen its cooperation within SCO through a positive and constructive role in the organization.

Question: 

Q.1 Which country was invited as special guest for 19th Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) Council of Heads of Government summit?
a. Uzbekistan
b. Afghanistan
c. Turkmenistan
d. Russia

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