Which of the following statements about Quad is/are correct ?
- 1. It is a group of four countries, namely, India, Australia, USA and France.
- 2. Maritime cooperation is an important binding force among members of the Quad.
- 3. The Quad members formed a working group on COVID-19 vaccines.
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1 only
1 and 2 only
2 and 3 only
1, 2 and 3
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UPSC CAPF – 2023
Statement 2: Maritime cooperation is an important binding force among members of the Quad. This is correct. Maritime security, freedom of navigation, and counter-piracy efforts in the Indo-Pacific region are key pillars of Quad cooperation, often involving joint naval exercises like Malabar.
Statement 3: The Quad members formed a working group on COVID-19 vaccines. This is correct. During their first leaders’ summit in March 2021, the Quad announced a partnership to accelerate the manufacturing and delivery of COVID-19 vaccines to countries in the Indo-Pacific, establishing a working group for this purpose.