Question: Recently India and U.S A has signed an agreement for exchange of which of the following information?
(a) Tax evasion
(b) Terrorist screening
(c) Nuclear safety
(d) environmental protection
Ans:(b)
Related facts:
- On 2 June 2016, an arrangement between the authorized governmental agencies of the Government of India and the Government of the United States of America (USA) for exchange of terrorist screening information was signed.
- The arrangement was signed by the Union Home Secretary, Rajiv Mehrishi and Richard Verma, Ambassador of the United States of America to India.
- As per this arrangement, both sides shall provide each other access to terrorism screening information through the designated contact points, subject to domestic laws and regulations.
- The arrangement would enhance the counter terrorism cooperation between India and USA.
Reference:
http://pib.nic.in/newsite/PrintRelease.aspx?relid=145903
https://twitter.com/USAmbIndia/status/738305844211654659
http://www.uniindia.com/-exchange-of-terrorist-screening-information-arrangement-signed-between-india-us/india/news/505077.html