Which region is the QUAD (Quadrilateral Security Dialogue) Vaccine Partnership primarily aimed at?
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Correct answer: C
Explanation
Answer: Indo-Pacific
Explanation:
The primary objective of the vaccine partnership of the QUAD group (India, USA, Japan, and Australia) is to enhance access to COVID-19 vaccines and accelerate their distribution within the Indo-Pacific region. Under this initiative, the USA and Japan provided funding; India manufactured the vaccines by leveraging its vast production capacity; and Australia assisted with logistics and distribution. This partnership forms part of the broader diplomatic goal of ensuring a "free, open, and inclusive Indo-Pacific," thereby strengthening health security within the region.
Additional Points:
Establishment of QUAD: The concept was first proposed by Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe in 2007, but the group was reactivated in 2017.
Objectives: To foster cooperation on maritime security, climate change, and emerging technologies.
Vaccines: Under this initiative, India's 'Biological E' was provided with assistance for vaccine production.
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