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    What does the acronym I2U2 stand for in the context of international cooperation?
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    What does the acronym I2U2 stand for in the context of international cooperation?

    A.

    Iran–Iraq–UAE–USA

    B.

    India–Israel–UAE–United States

    C.

    India–Indonesia–UAE–United States

    D.

    India–Israel–UK–USA

    Correct option is B

    The correct answer is b) India–Israel–UAE–United States.
    The acronym I2U2 stands for the initial letters of its four member nations: India and Israel, and UAE and USA.

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    Detailed Explanation: The "West Asian Quad"
    Established in October 2021, the I2U2 Group is a strategic partnership often referred to as the "West Asian Quad" or the "New Quad." It represents a significant shift in Middle Eastern geopolitics, made possible largely by the Abraham Accords (which normalized relations between Israel and the UAE).

    Core Objectives and Focus Areas: The grouping is primarily a geo-economic initiative rather than a military alliance. It aims to harness the collective technological and financial strengths of the four nations to tackle global challenges. They have identified six key areas for joint investment and cooperation:

    Water: Managing scarce resources and improving desalination technology.

    Energy: Focusing on renewable energy projects (e.g., a hybrid solar and wind project in Gujarat, India).

    Transportation: Enhancing maritime and rail connectivity across the regions.

    Space: Collaborating on satellite data and space exploration.

    Health: Improving vaccine manufacturing and global health infrastructure.

    Food Security: Addressing global food shortages through integrated "Food Parks" in India, funded by the UAE with technical expertise from Israel and the US.

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