Union Minister Anupriya Patel has recently inaugurated the Quad Workshop on Pandemic Preparedness in New Delhi. In which year was the foundation of QUAD laid by Japanese PM Shinzo Abe?

The correct answer is 2007.

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• Union Minister Anupriya Patel inaugurated the Quad Workshop on Pandemic Preparedness in New Delhi to enhance health security in the Indo-Pacific region.

Key Points

• The Quadrilateral Security Dialogue (QUAD) was first proposed in 2007 by Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe.
• It consists of four countries—India, the United States, Japan, and Australia—focused on regional security and strategic cooperation.
• QUAD has expanded its focus to include pandemic preparedness, economic resilience, and technology cooperation.
• The QUAD Workshop on Pandemic Preparedness aims to strengthen disease surveillance, emergency response, and health system resilience.

Additional Information

• QUAD's Evolution
  • The dialogue was revived in 2017 to counter geopolitical challenges in the Indo-Pacific region.
• QUAD and Health Security
  • During the COVID-19 pandemic, QUAD members collaborated to provide vaccines and medical aid globally.
• India’s Contribution
  • India pledged $10 million to the Pandemic Fund and an additional $12 million to support pandemic preparedness efforts.