Q41. Consider the following countries:
I. Austria
II. Bulgaria
III. Croatia
IV. Serbia
V. Sweden
VI. North Macedonia
How many of the above are members of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization?
Detailed Solution
The North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) is a military alliance. Let's check the membership status of the listed countries: Bulgaria (III) became a NATO member in 2004. Croatia (IV) joined NATO in 2009.
Sweden (V) officially became the 32nd member of NATO in March 2024. North Macedonia (VI) joined NATO in 2020. Austria (I) is a neutral country and not a NATO member. Serbia (II) is also not a NATO member.
Therefore, four of the listed countries (Bulgaria, Croatia, Sweden, and North Macedonia) are members of NATO. The expansion of NATO, particularly in response to geopolitical events, is a significant development in international relations and a recurring topic for UPSC.
Current Affairs Link
In 2024, Sweden became the 32nd NATO member, earlier Finland joined NATO in 2023, making entire Nordic region the part of NATO.
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