With reference to the Quadrilateral Security Dialogue (QUAD), which of the following statements are correct? 1. It conducts joint military exercises known as Malabar. 2. Its secretariat is located in Tokyo. 3. It focuses on areas like Artificial Intelligence (AI), quantum computing, and biotechnology. Select the correct answer using the codes given below: |ForumIAS

Q. With reference to the Quadrilateral Security Dialogue (QUAD), which of the following statements are correct?
1.It conducts joint military exercises known as Malabar.
2.Its secretariat is located in Tokyo.
3.It focuses on areas like Artificial Intelligence (AI), quantum computing, and biotechnology.
Select the correct answer using the codes given below:

[A] 1 and 2 only

[B] 2 and 3 only

[C] 1 and 3 only

[D] 1, 2 and 3

Answer: C

Notes:

Explanation –

Statements 1 and 3 are correct. The Malabar exercise is a naval exercise involving the United States, Japan, and India as permanent partners, with Australia rejoining in 2020. It is associated with the QUAD nations. The QUAD focuses on emerging and critical technologies, including artificial intelligence (AI), quantum computing, and cybersecurity.

Statement 2 is incorrect. The QUAD does not have a formal secretariat or headquarters. It is a strategic forum without a formal structure like a secretariat.

Source: The Hindu

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