India-USA Relations — Set 10
International Relations · भारत-USA संबंध · Questions 91–100 of 160
The USA designated India as a 'Strategic Trade Authorisation-1 (STA-1)' country. What does this enable?
Correct Answer: B. Streamlined export of advanced US technologies to India
The STA-1 (Strategic Trade Authorisation-1) designation, granted to India in 2018, streamlines US export controls allowing India to import advanced US technologies more easily. This designation was previously restricted to US treaty allies. It reflects the USA's view of India as a responsible partner in non-proliferation and its willingness to facilitate technology transfers to India.
India hosted the G20 presidency in 2023. How did this affect India-USA relations?
Correct Answer: B. It provided a platform for India-USA cooperation on global issues
India's G20 presidency in 2023 provided an important platform for India-USA cooperation on global issues including digital public infrastructure, climate finance, sustainable development, and global south priorities. The USA supported India's G20 agenda and the two countries collaborated closely on key deliverables. PM Modi's summit with President Biden on the sidelines of the G20 New Delhi Summit in September 2023 further deepened bilateral ties.
India-US relations include cooperation in health through which joint initiative?
Correct Answer: C. Global Health Security Agenda
India and the USA cooperate on global health security through the Global Health Security Agenda (GHSA), a multilateral initiative to strengthen countries' ability to prevent, detect, and respond to infectious disease threats. India is a significant contributor to the GHSA given its pharmaceutical manufacturing capacity and public health expertise. The COVID-19 pandemic deepened US-India health cooperation including vaccine supply chain collaboration.
The NISAR satellite project is a collaboration between ISRO and:
Correct Answer: B. NASA
NISAR (NASA-ISRO Synthetic Aperture Radar) is a joint Earth observation satellite mission between NASA and ISRO scheduled for launch around 2024. It will observe Earth's changing ecosystems, dynamic surfaces, and ice masses, providing data for agriculture, disaster management, and climate science. NISAR is the first joint collaboration of this scale between the two space agencies.
India-USA cooperation in counter-terrorism includes sharing of:
Correct Answer: B. Terrorist watch lists and financial intelligence through FATF
India and the USA cooperate on counter-terrorism through intelligence sharing, including information about terrorist groups, their financing, and travel patterns. Both countries work together in the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) to combat terrorist financing and money laundering. The Counterterrorism Joint Working Group provides the formal bilateral framework for this cooperation.
India's application to join the Nuclear Suppliers Group (NSG) has been primarily blocked by:
Correct Answer: C. China
China has been the primary obstacle to India's membership in the Nuclear Suppliers Group (NSG), arguing that India's membership should be contingent on signing the NPT. The USA, France, Russia, UK, and most NSG members support India's membership. China's blocking of India's NSG membership is seen as part of its broader strategy to limit India's rise as a nuclear power.
The USA-India first civil nuclear power plant post-deal site is planned at:
Correct Answer: B. Kovvada, Andhra Pradesh
The first US civil nuclear power plant in India post the 2008 nuclear deal is planned at Kovvada in Andhra Pradesh, where Westinghouse Electric Company (US) was designated to build AP1000 reactors. However, the project has faced delays due to issues of nuclear liability under India's Civil Liability for Nuclear Damage Act 2010 and Westinghouse's bankruptcy filing in 2017. The project is still being pursued with negotiations ongoing.
The 'Doval Doctrine' in India's foreign policy is associated with a more assertive approach. Which meeting reflected this in India-USA context?
Correct Answer: B. India confronting China at Doklam with US support
NSA Ajit Doval is associated with a more assertive approach in India's foreign and security policy, often called the 'Doval Doctrine.' India's firm stand at Doklam in 2017 against China's road construction near the Bhutan trijunction, lasting 73 days, was seen as reflecting this assertive posture. The USA's general support for India's position in its rivalry with China aligned with India's strategic interests during this period.
The USA and India conduct the 'Cope India' joint exercise in which domain?
Correct Answer: B. Air Force
Cope India is a bilateral Air Force exercise between the Indian Air Force and the US Air Force. First conducted in 2004, it focuses on air combat training and improving interoperability between the two air forces. The exercise has periodically created media attention as it tests the capabilities of Indian fighters like the Su-30MKI against US aircraft.
India's bilateral investment treaty framework with USA is governed by the:
Correct Answer: D. There is no bilateral investment treaty between India and USA
India and the USA do not have a formal Bilateral Investment Treaty (BIT). India terminated or renegotiated many of its BITs after adverse arbitral awards in investor-state disputes. The absence of a BIT is considered a gap in the bilateral economic relationship. Trade and investment issues are handled through the Trade Policy Forum and various sector-specific arrangements.