Quad grouping

• The grouping of four democracies – India, Australia, US and Japan – known as the quadrilateral security dialogue or quad, was first mooted by Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe in 2007. Quad was revived in 2017. 
• The QUAD partners share a commitment towards a free, open, prosperous and inclusive Indo-Pacific region based on shared values and principles and respect for international law.
• There is a focus on practical cooperation in the areas of connectivity and infrastructure development, and counter-terrorism, cyber security, maritime security, humanitarian and disaster relief, with the objective of promoting peace, security, stability and prosperity in an increasingly inter-connected Indo-Pacific region.
• With growing concerns in all four quad countries about Chinese foreign policy and regional influence, the group has found renewed relevance. 

Why in News?

• External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar has said that the objective of the Quad is to do global good, through collaborative efforts. 
• He stressed that Quad works precisely because it is flexible and understanding, a welcome departure from the rigidities of the Cold War era.

Reference:

https://newsonair.gov.in/News?title=Objective-of-Quad-is-to-do-global-good%2c-through-collaborative-efforts%2c-says-EAM-Dr.-S-Jaishankar&id=441977