MoU between India and Australia on cooperation against terror

Cabinet approves MoU between India and Australia on Cooperation in Combating International Terrorism and Transnational Organized Crime

Question: Who is the author of the book, Ancient Religions, Modern Politics: The Islamic Case in Comparative Perspective?
(a) Michael Cook
(b) Stephen Cohen
(c) Baylis Smith
(d) Roger Eatwell
Ans: (a)
Related Fact :

  • On May 17, 2017, the Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi gave ex-post facto approval to the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between India and Australia on Cooperation in Combating International Terrorism and Transnational Organized Crime.
  • The objective of the agreement is to institutionalise regular exchange programmes and establish sustainable mechanisms between the two national defense colleges with an aim to enhancing mutual cooperation in the field of national security, development and strategic studies.
  • The MoU would strengthen the relationship between India and Australia for building peace and stability in the region through exchange of information, expertise, experience and capacity building.
  • The MoU, once in force, would help in curbing combating International Terrorism and Transnational Organized Crime.

Reference:
http://pib.nic.in/newsite/PrintRelease.aspx?relid=161862
http://www.ptinews.com/news/8713367_India-Australia-to-sign-pact-on-terror-cooperation.html