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What is the name of the New defence pact announced by the US UK and Australia?
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Correct answer
C. Aukus
Explanation
The alliance, known as Aukus, was announced by US President Joe Biden, UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson and his Australian counterpart Scott Morrison on Wednesday. While they did not mention China, Aukus is being widely viewed as an effort to counter Beijing’s influence in the contested South China Sea.