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[pib] Quad Indo-Pacific Logistics Network (IPLN)

IOCR | International Relations | Mains Paper 2: Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and agreements involving India

Why in the News?

The Quad nations—India, Australia, Japan, and the United States—conducted a Tabletop Exercise (TTX) in Honolulu, Hawaii to simulate the launch of the Indo-Pacific Logistics Network (IPLN).

About IPLN (Indo-Pacific Logistics Network)

  • The IPLN is a Quad-led initiative focused on coordinating shared logistics for civilian disaster response across the Indo-Pacific region.
  • It aims to enable the rapid deployment of humanitarian aid during natural disasters such as cyclones, tsunamis, and public health emergencies.
  • The initiative strengthens interoperability, resource-sharing, and real-time coordination among the four Quad countries — India, the US, Japan, and Australia.
  • Key features of IPLN include digital logistics mapping, joint resource planning, and real-time tracking capabilities.
  • IPLN was launched through a Tabletop Exercise (TTX) held in Honolulu, Hawaii from April 28 to May 2, 2025.
  • The initiative complements other Quad efforts like the Indo-Pacific Partnership for Maritime Domain Awareness (IPMDA) and the Quad Pandemic Preparedness Workshop.
  • IPLN reinforces the Quad’s broader goal of acting as :a “force for good” in the Indo-Pacific region.

Back2Basics: QUAD (Quadrilateral Security Dialogue)

  • The QUAD is a strategic forum comprising India, the United States, Japan, and Australia, aiming to promote a free, open, inclusive, and rules-based Indo-Pacific.
  • It does not have a formal structure but functions through summits, ministerial meetings, joint exercises, and policy alignment.
  • Its core objectives include countering China’s influence, and supporting democratic values, human rights, and the rule of law.
  • The group originated in 2004 during the Indian Ocean tsunami relief efforts and was formally proposed in 2007 by Japanese PM Shinzo Abe.
  • Although suspended in 2008, the Quad was revived in 2017 due to emerging regional challenges and cooperation needs.
  • Notable activities include the Malabar Naval Exercises, and initiatives like IPMDA, Quad Fellowship, Open RAN, and AI-ENGAGE, emphasizing humanitarian aid, disaster relief, and emerging technology collaboration.

 

[UPSC 2023] With reference to India’s projects on connectivity, consider the following statements:

1. East-West Corridor under Golden Quadrilateral Project connects Dibrugarh and Surat.

2. Trilateral Highway connects Moreh in Manipur and Chiang Mai in Thailand via Myanmar.

3. Bangladesh-China -India -Myanmar Economic Corridor connects Varanasi in Uttar Pradesh with Kunming in China.

How many of the above statements are correct?

Options: (a) Only one (b) Only two (c) All three* (d) None

 

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