Which of the following statements about Quad is/are correct ? 1. It

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 and 2 only
2 and 3 only
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UPSC CAPF – 2023
The correct option is C) 2 and 3 only.
Statement 1: It is a group of four countries, namely, India, Australia, USA and France. This is incorrect. The Quad, or Quadrilateral Security Dialogue, is an informal strategic forum comprising four countries: India, Japan, Australia, and the United States. France is not a member.
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.
The Quad is not a formal military alliance but rather a diplomatic network for consultation and cooperation on issues of mutual interest, particularly regarding the Indo-Pacific region. Its agenda has broadened beyond security to include areas like critical and emerging technologies, climate change, infrastructure, and global health security (like the vaccine initiative).
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