Which one of the following is not a member of the Quad group of nations ?
- A.France
- B.USA
- C.Australia
- D.Japan
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The correct answer is A, France. The Quad, or Quadrilateral Security Dialogue, has four members: India, the United States, Japan and Australia. France is a major Indo-Pacific partner of India with its island territories in the Indian Ocean, but it is not a member of the grouping. The Quad's roots lie in the joint relief effort of the four navies after the Indian Ocean tsunami of December 2004. It was first proposed in 2007, faded, and was revived in 2017; its first leaders' summit, held virtually, took place in March 2021. Its stated aim is a free, open and inclusive Indo-Pacific, with working groups on vaccines, critical technologies, climate, maritime awareness and infrastructure. The four navies also take part together in the Malabar exercise. Option B is wrong because the USA is a founding member. Option C is wrong because Australia is a member. Option D is wrong because Japan, whose Prime Minister Shinzo Abe first pushed the idea, is a member. Exam tip: Quad = India, USA, Japan, Australia; tsunami 2004, revived 2017.
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- A.Lion Triumph
- B.Elephant Triumph
- C.Tiger Triumph
- D.Bison Triumph
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- A.Operation Ablaze
- B.Operation Spider's Web
- C.Operation Trident
- D.Operation Bandar
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- A.1 only
- B.2 and 3 only
- C.1 and 3 only
- D.1, 2 and 3
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- A.1 only
- B.2 only
- C.Both 1 and 2
- D.Neither 1 nor 2
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Read the full explanation →Which one of the following is not a permanent member of the UN Security Council ?
- A.France
- B.China
- C.Japan
- D.United Kingdom
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