Question

Q. With reference to the defence cooperation between India and the US, which of the following foundational agreements have been signed till date?

Select the correct answer using the code below:

• A.
  1, 2 and 3 only
• B.
  2, 3 and 4 only
• C.
  1, 2 and 4 only
• D.
  1, 2, 3 and 4

Answer 1

The correct option is C

1, 2 and 4 only
Explanation:

The US signs these agreements with those countries with which it has close military ties. They are regarded as basic ground work which promotes interoperability among militaries and also guides high-end technology transfers.

Statement 1 is correct: General Security of Military Information Agreement (GSOMIA) was signed in 2002.

Statement 2 is correct: Logistics Exchange Memorandum of Agreement (LEMOA) was signed in 2016.

Statement 3 is incorrect: Talks for signing Basic Exchange and Cooperation Agreement for Geo-spatial Cooperation (BECA) are still underway.

Statement 4 is correct: Communications Compatibility and Security Agreement (COMCASA) was signed in 2018.