UPSC Prelims 2002 Q112: Current Affairs – International Organisations & Groupings
The Asia - Pacific Economic Cooperation Forum was held in the year 2001 in
- (a) Bangkok
- (b) Hongkong
- (c) Jakarta
- (d) Shanghai
Answer: (d) Shanghai
Explanation
Venue of the APEC meeting in 2001
| Year | APEC host city |
|---|---|
| 2001 | Shanghai, China |
| 2002 | Los Cabos, Mexico |
| 2000 | Bandar Seri Begawan, Brunei |
| 1998 | Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia |
The 2001 APEC Economic Leaders' Meeting was held in Shanghai, China, in October 2001. It was notable for the leaders' statement on terrorism after the September attacks.
Answer: (d) Shanghai.
Why each option is right or wrong
- (a) Incorrect. Bangkok hosted APEC in 2003.
- (b) Incorrect. Hong Kong did not host the 2001 leaders' meeting.
- (c) Incorrect. Jakarta hosted APEC in 1994.
- (d) CORRECT. Shanghai hosted the 2001 meeting.
Key point
APEC: 21 economies, founded 1989; India is not a member, though it has applied.
Remember
APEC 2001 was held in Shanghai.
Common mistakes
- Choosing Hong Kong as a business hub.
- Confusing the year with 2003 in Bangkok.
- Believing India hosted or joined the forum.
Exam tip
Match the year 2001 with the host: China hosted APEC in Shanghai.
Sources
- APEC Secretariat — past meetings
- Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation — Leaders' Declaration, Shanghai (21 October 2001)