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2021

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
The first Quadrilateral (QUAD) Leaders’ Virtual Summit has held. Which country is not a part of the Quad nation?
A
Japan
B
Australia
C
China
D
United States
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Detailed Solution. The correct answer is France. Quad comprises Japan, India, Australia, and the United States. It is not an alliance but a grouping of countries that are interested in strengthening a rules-based order in the Indo-Pacific region.

Detailed explanation-2: -Detailed Solution. The correct answer is Indonesia. Indonesia is not part of the Indo-Pacific Quad grouping.

Detailed explanation-3: -The Quad ceased following the withdrawal of Australia during Kevin Rudd’s tenure as prime minister, reflecting ambivalence in Australian policy over the growing tension between the United States and China in the Asia-Pacific.

Detailed explanation-4: -The Quad Leaders’ Summit was held in Tokyo in Japan this morning. Prime Minister Narendra Modi took part in the meeting along with US President Joe Biden, Prime Minister of Australia Anthony Albanese, and Prime Minister of Japan Fumio Kishida.

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