Syllabus Section: International Issues (Gs Paper II)

Importance: UPSC Prelims and UPSC Mains

Why in News?

Recently, India assumed the Chairmanship of Council of Regional Anti-Terrorist Structure of Shanghai Cooperation Organization (RATS-SCO) in 2021 for a period of one year.

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• The Regional Anti-Terrorist Structure (RATS) is a permanent organ of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO).
• It’s objective is to help members states fight combat, extremism, terrorism and separatism.
• The main functions of SCO-RATS are coordination and information sharing.
• As a member, India has actively participated in the activities of SCO-RATS.
• India’s permanent membership would enable it to generate greater understanding among members for its perspective.

Source: PIB