US recognises India as major defence partner
Q. US recognised India as a major defence partner following its entry into the MTCR regime. What does MTCR stand for?- Published on 13 Jun 16a. Missile Technology Control Regime
b. Missile Technology Competence Regime
c. Missile Technology Counter Regime
d. None of the above
ANSWER: Missile Technology Control Regime
This classification will allow India to buy more advanced and sensitive technologies from the U.S.
- This U.S. move will be complemented by India’s entry into the Missile Technology Control Regime (MTCR), an exclusive club that restricts trade in sensitive defence technologies.
- The U.S. has also declared that it will be its “strong objective to have India voted as a member “of the Nuclear Suppliers Group (NSG), another export control regime, later this month.
- Announcement of a framework for the U.S.-India Cyber Relationship was hailed by the U.S. official as a unique and first of its kind agreement that the U.S. has reached with any country.
