Q. With reference to Indo-Pacific Economic Framework (IPEF) consider the following statements:
1.IPEF members represent 40% of the global gross domestic product and 28% of the world’s trade. 
2.IPEF aims to counter China’s increasing influence in the Indo-Pacific region.
3.India has joined all the pillars of IPEF..
Which of the statements given above are correct?

[A] 1 and 2 only

[B] 2 and 3 only

[C] 1 and 3 only

[D] 1, 2 and 3

Answer: A
Notes:

Explanation –

Statement 1 and 2 are correct. IPEF members represent 40% of the global gross domestic product and 28% of the world’s trade. IPEF aims to counter China’s increasing influence in the Indo-Pacific region.

Statement 3 is incorrect.  India has yet to take a call on whether to join the trade pillar, though it has joined the other three.

Source: ForumIAS

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