Q. Consider the following statements regarding “QUAD grouping”:
1.It was formed in 2017.
2.The Quad leaders held their first formal summit in 2021.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

[A] 1 only

[B] 2 only

[C] Both 1 and 2

[D] Neither 1 nor 2

Answer: C
Notes:

Explanation: The Quadrilateral Group consisting of India, Australia, Japan and the U.S. was formed in 2017.

  • It aims to strengthen the defense and security cooperation amongst the four countries.
  • The idea was originally conceived in 2007 by the former Japan’s Prime Minister, Shinzo Abe.
  • It has a shared objective to ensure and support a “free, open and prosperous” Indo-Pacific region.
  • The Quad leaders held their first formal summit in 2021.

Source: FORUMIAS

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