GK Questions With Answers on SCO Summit 2025

The Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) Summit 2025 took place in Tianjin, China, with leaders from Asia and Eurasia discussing important regional issues. Try these MCQs to test your general knowledge of this event.

China took on the role of the rotating chair for the years 2024-2025 and had the honor of hosting the summit. Belarus has been graciously accepted as a full member, joining the esteemed ranks of existing members such as China, India, Russia, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Pakistan, Tajikistan, Uzbekistan, and Iran.

GK Questions and Answers on SCO Summit 2025

1. Where was the SCO Summit 2025 held?
   a) Beijing
   b) Astana
   c) Tianjin
   d) Moscow
   Answer: c) Tianjin

2. Which country hosted the 2025 SCO Summit?
   a) Russia
   b) India
   c) China
   d) Kazakhstan
   Answer: c) China

3. On which dates was the summit held?
   a) September 1–2
   b) August 30–31
   c) August 31–September 1
   d) September 2–3
   Answer: c) August 31–September 1

4. What is the full form of SCO?
   a) Shanghai Cooperation Objective
   b) Shanghai Cooperation Organization
   c) Shanghai Countries Organization
   d) State Cooperation Organization
   Answer: b) Shanghai Cooperation Organization

5. How many member states were in SCO as of 2025?
   a) 8
   b) 10
   c) 12
   d) 6
   Answer: b) 10

6. Which new country joined SCO as a full member in 2025?
   a) Turkey
   b) Belarus
   c) Mongolia
   d) Afghanistan
   Answer: b) Belarus

7. Who was the host leader at the summit?
   a) Xi Jinping
   b) Narendra Modi
   c) Vladimir Putin
   d) Kassym-Jomart Tokayev
   Answer: a) Xi Jinping

8. Name the Prime Minister of India who attended the summit.
   a) Rahul Gandhi
   b) Narendra Modi
   c) Atal Bihari Vajpayee
   d) Manmohan Singh
   Answer: b) Narendra Modi

9. Which President of Russia attended the summit?
   a) Dmitry Medvedev
   b) Vladimir Putin
   c) Boris Yeltsin
   d) Mikhail Gorbachev
   Answer: b) Vladimir Putin

10. What was a big topic at the summit?
    a) Sports
    b) Regional security
    c) Space research
    d) Literature
    Answer: b) Regional security

11. Which declaration was adopted at the summit?
    a) Beijing Declaration
    b) Tianjin Declaration
    c) Astana Declaration
    d) Shanghai Declaration
    Answer: b) Tianjin Declaration

12. What new financial institution was set during the summit?
    a) SCO Development Bank
    b) Asian Infrastructure Bank
    c) Eurasia Investment Bank
    d) SCO Monetary Fund
    Answer: a) SCO Development Bank

13. India and Pakistan joined SCO in which year?
    a) 2014
    b) 2016
    c) 2017
    d) 2019
    Answer: c) 2017

Had a fruitful meeting with President Xi Jinping in Tianjin on the sidelines of the SCO Summit. We reviewed the positive momentum in India-China relations since our last meeting in Kazan. We agreed on the importance of maintaining peace and tranquility in border areas and… pic.twitter.com/HBYS5lhe9d

— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) August 31, 2025

The SCO Summit 2025 refers to the 25th Meeting of the Council of Heads of State of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO).

1. Which was the summit's theme in 2025?
   a) Connectivity and Growth
   b) For Peace and Progress
   c) Upholding the Shanghai Spirit: SCO on the Move
   d) Regional Linkages
   Answer: c) Upholding the Shanghai Spirit: SCO on the Move

2. What future area for cooperation was stressed?
   a) Fashion industry
   b) Digital economy
   c) Movie production
   d) Road safety
   Answer: b) Digital economy

3. Which Central Asian city was made SCO tourist capital 2025–2026?
   a) Bishkek
   b) Tashkent
   c) Astana
   d) Cholpon Ata
   Answer: d) Cholpon Ata

4. Which action was taken to fight drug trafficking?
   a) New sports club
   b) Anti-drug centers
   c) Road safety campaign
   d) School education
   Answer: b) Anti-drug centers

5. Was climate change discussed at the summit?
   a) No
   b) Yes
   c) Only briefly
   d) Not sure
   Answer: b) Yes

6. Which country thanked the SCO for support after the Pahalgam attack?
   a) China
   b) Russia
   c) India
   d) Pakistan
   Answer: c) India

7. SCO leaders said what is important for regional prosperity?
   a) Sports events
   b) Peace and stability
   c) Cultural shows
   d) None of these
   Answer: b) Peace and stability

The SCO Summit 2025 has shown the dedication of member countries to fostering peace, stability, and economic growth within the region. Leaders highlighted the importance of collaboration in addressing challenges such as border security, terrorism, climate change, and technological advancement.

This summit signifies an important moment for the SCO, reflecting enhanced collaboration among Asian and Eurasian nations in an ever-evolving global landscape.