Discuss the factors that contributed to India’s growing engagement with the Quad. What are the implications of India’s engagement on the regional geopolitical concerns? 10 marks

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https://www.thehindu.com/opinion/op-ed/quad-strategic-opportunity-or-quagmire/article34029799.ece
In the intro, briefly introduce the Quad.
In the body, discuss the circumstance which led to India’s growing engagement with the Quad: China’s expanding footprint in South Asia and the Indian Ocean Region, Belt and Road Initiative, hostilities on the northern border etc. In the implications mention China’s growing hostility, shifting focus from the Asian mainland to the Pacific etc.
Conclude by mentioning the need to balance the advantages of engagement with the concerns.