In the context of D 10 countries which of the statements given below is are correct 1 It is a USA pr...........

International Affairs Other Regional Groupings

In the context of D 10 countries, which of the statements given below is/are correct?

1. It is a USA proposed grouping to foster free trade with the Asian countries.

2. It is a group of three democratic countries along with the G7.

3. Australia, India, and South Korea are the three democratic countries part of it outside G7.

Select the correct answer using the codes given below:

1 and 2 only

2 and 3 only

1 and 3 only

1,2 and 3

Explanation:

Statement 1 is incorrect: D 10 group was proposed by the United Kingdom in 2020 as a grouping of G7 countries along with 3 democratic countries to create a supply chain for 5G technologies.
Statement 2 is correct: The membership of D 10 includes the G7 countries (USA, UK, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, and Canada) and the three democracies (India, Australia, and South Korea). G7 was originally in 1975 and with the addition of Russia in 1997, it became G8. However, post the annexation of Crimea by Russia in 2014, Russia was expelled, and it again reduced to G7.
Statement 3 is correct: One of the objectives of the D 10 is to by-pass China in the supply of 5G technologies. It is done to ensure data privacy and protection as Chinese companies would be prevented from being a part of the supply chain.
Statement 4 is incorrect: Australia, India, and South Korea are the three democratic countries. Japan is already a member of the G7 and hence a member of the group.