Question- Which of the following is the 2nd largest arms importer in 2016-20?
(a) India
(b) Saudi Arabia
(c) Australia
(d) China
Ans. (a)
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- According to the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI) report released on 15th March 2021, the five largest arms exporters in 2016-20 were the U.S, Russia, France, Germany and China, while the top importers were Saudi Arabia, India, Egypt, Australia and China.
- India’s arms imports fell 33 % between 2011-15 and 2016-20 said the report.
- India’s top three arms suppliers during 2016-20 were Russia (accounting for 49% of India’s imports), France (18%) and Israel (13%), the report said.
- According to SIPRI, India accounted for 0.2% of the share of global arms exports during 2016-20, making the country the world’s 24th largest exporter of major arms.
- Myanmar, Sri Lanka and Mauritius were the top recipients of Indian military hardware, according to the report.
By- Yogesh Pratap Singh