First India-U.S. Counter-Terrorism Designation Dialogue

India-U.S. Counter-Terrorism Designations Dialogue

Question: Where was the first Indo-US Dialogue (India-US Counter-Terrorism Designation Dialogue) was held from December 18-19, 2017, to discuss bilateral cooperation on the purposes related to terrorism?
(a) New York
(b) Mumbai
(c) Washington
(d) New Delhi
Answer: (d)
Related Facts:

  • On December 18-19, 2017, the first Indo-US Dialogue (India-US Counter-Terrorism Designation Dialogue) was held in New Delhi to discuss bilateral cooperation on purposes related terrorism.
  • The establishment of this mechanism reflects shared Indian and U.S. commitments to strengthen cooperation against terrorist threats.
  • The Indian and U.S. delegations exchanged information on procedures for pursuing designations against terrorist groups and individuals, through domestic and international mechanisms.
  • They also discussed best practices for effective implementation of the designations.
  • The United States will host the second India-U.S. Designations Dialogue in 2018.

Reference:
http://www.mea.gov.in/press-releases.htm?dtl/29183/IndiaUS+CounterTerrorism+Designations+Dialogue
https://www.state.gov/r/pa/prs/ps/2017/12/276679.htm