Question: India recently held first Home Affairs Dialogue with which of the following countries?
(a) USA
(b) Canada
(c) Australia
(d) United Kingdom
Ans: (d)
Related Fact :
- On April 04, 2017, India and UK held their first Home Affairs Dialogue which discussed matters of extradition, deporting illegal immigrants, sharing of criminal data and curbing organised crime.
- Indian side was led by Union Home Secretary, Shri Rajiv Mehrishi and the UK delegation was led by Ms. Patsy Wilkinson, Second Permanent Secretary, Home Office, Government of UK.
- The meeting was held as a follow up of UK Prime Minister’s visit to India in November, 2016 and the commitment of the two Prime Ministers for enhanced and strengthened Dialogue.
- India raised the issue of visa related difficulties faced by Indian students, skilled professional and dependents of Indian diplomats. UK side assured that this would be looked into.
- Both India and UK laid emphasis on cooperation on anti- terrorism mechanism and to strengthen mutual support to check cyber crimes. Both sides agreed to formalise these arrangements.
Related Links:
http://pib.nic.in/newsite/PrintRelease.aspx?relid=161541
http://indianexpress.com/article/world/prime-minister-narendra-modi-rajiv-mehrishi-home-secretary-visa-extradition-immigration-india-uk-discuss-extradition-visa-issue-in-first-bilateral-home-affairs-dialogue-4640449/