India has signed which of the following defense or strategic agreements with the United States in recent years?
1. Communications Compatibility and Security Agreement (COMCASA)
2. Basic Exchange and Cooperation Agreement (BECA)
3. General Security of Military Information Agreement (GSOMIA)

Select the correct answer using the code given below:
(a) 2 only
(b) 1, 2 and 3
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1 and 2 only

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India has signed which of the following defense or strategic agreements with the United States in recent years?
1. Communications Compatibility and Security Agreement (COMCASA)
2. Basic Exchange and Cooperation Agreement (BECA)
3. General Security of Military Information Agreement (GSOMIA)

Select the correct answer using the code given below:
(a) 2 only
(b) 1, 2 and 3
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1 and 2 only

ONLiNE UPSC · Accepted Answer

India has signed all three foundational defense agreements with the United States in recent years. The General Security of Military Information Agreement (GSOMIA), signed in 2002, enables the sharing of classified military information between the two countries. The Communications Compatibility and Security Agreement (COMCASA), signed in 2018, facilitates secure communications and interoperability between their armed forces. The Basic Exchange and Cooperation Agreement (BECA), signed in 2020, allows for the sharing of geospatial data and satellite imagery, enhancing India's navigation and targeting capabilities. Together, these agreements significantly deepen strategic and defense cooperation between India and the U.S.

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India has signed which of the following defense or strategic agreements with the United States in recent years? 1. Communications Compatibility and Security Agreement (COMCASA) 2. Basic Exchange and Cooperation Agreement (BECA) 3. General Security of Military Information Agreement (GSOMIA) Select the correct answer using the code given below: (a) 2 only (b) 1, 2 and 3 (c) 1 and 3 only (d) 1 and 2 only