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2021

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Between which two countries defence pact is signed to counter China’s growing influence?
A
India and Japan
B
Japan and Australia
C
India and Australia
D
Australia and Nepal
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -On 13 April, the foreign and defence ministers of Japan and Germany held the first “two-plus-two” dialogue between the two nations, with each expected to affirm security cooperation in an apparent counter to China’s increasing assertiveness in its regional waters.

Detailed explanation-2: -India and Cyprus have signed a number of agreements in various areas including on Defence and Military Cooperation between the two countries.

Detailed explanation-3: -“In 1954, India and China enunciated the Panchsheel, the Five Principles of Peaceful Coexistence.

Detailed explanation-4: -The UK and Japan have signed a Reciprocal Access Agreement (RAA) that will expedite security and defence cooperation between the two nations.

Detailed explanation-5: -Five Power Defence Arrangements Consisting of Australia, Malaysia, New Zealand, Singapore and the UK, the FPDA commits its members to consult in the case of an attack on Malaysia or Singapore.

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