Ten MCQs on current International and national events - 63

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    A-Category MCQs -63

1. With reference to the recent Quad Foreign Ministers’ meeting, consider the following statements:

1. The Quad discussed maritime surveillance, port infrastructure and critical minerals.
2. The Quad has formally become a military alliance against China.
3. India linked the discussion to energy security and critical-mineral availability.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 1 and 3 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3

Correct Answer: (b) 1 and 3 only

Explanation: The Quad meeting showed that India, the US, Japan and Australia are focusing on practical coop