Cabinet approves MoU between India and Australia

Cabinet approves MoU between India and Australia

Question: The recent Memorandum of Understanding between India and Australia approved by the Union Cabinet pertains to …
(a) Civil aviation security
(b) Nuclear Plant Security
(c) National infrastructure security
(d) None of the above.
Ans: (a)
Related Fact:

  • On 22nd February, 2017, The Union Cabinet chaired by the Prime Minister Narendra Modi approved signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between India and Australia for promotion and development of cooperation in civil aviation security.
  • The MoU will provide an opportunity to Indian aviation security authorities to share the expertise of their Australian counterparts and enhance the overall aviation security environment in India.
  • The MoU will provide compliance of international obligation as well as enhance promotion in the area of security cooperation between the two countries.

Reference:
http://pib.nic.in/newsite/PrintRelease.aspx?relid=158625
http://www.aninews.in/newsdetail-Mg/MzAxMDc2/cabinet-approves-signing-of-mou-between-india-and-australia-in-development-sector.html