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Indian Air Chief Marshal recently visited the United States to strengthen bilateral defence cooperation.
The visit underscores the growing strategic convergence and high-level exchanges between India and the U.S.
It aims to enhance interoperability and address shared security challenges, particularly in the Indo-Pacific region.
India and the U.S. are key members of the Quadrilateral Security Dialogue (QUAD), which focuses on a free, open, and inclusive Indo-Pacific. Defence cooperation between the two strengthens QUAD's objectives.
The visit builds upon existing defence frameworks like LEMOA, COMCASA, and BECA, which facilitate logistics, communications, and geospatial intelligence sharing, respectively.
Regular joint exercises such as 'Cope India' (Air Force), 'Malabar' (Naval), and 'Vajra Prahar' (Army) are direct outcomes of strong defence ties and are often discussed during such high-level visits.
GS-II: Bilateral, regional and global groupings and agreements involving India and/or affecting India’s interests. GS-III: Security challenges and their management in border areas; various security forces and agencies and their mandate.
Current Affairs, International Relations, Defence Technology, Joint Exercises.
General Awareness, Current Affairs (who's who, major events).
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Answer: An American anti-missile system
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Answer: Neither 1 nor 2
With reference to Home Guards, consider the following statements: 1. Home Guards are raised under the Home Guards Act and Rules of the Central Government. 2. The role of the Home Guards is to serve as an auxiliary force to the police in maintenance of internal security. 3. To prevent infiltration on the international border/coastal areas, the Border Wing Home Guards Battalions have been raised in some States. How many of the above statements are correct?
Answer: Only two
High for UPSC (International Relations & Security), Very High for Defence exams, Medium for SSC (Current Affairs).
The alignment of long-term national interests and security objectives between two or more countries.
The ability of different military forces or systems to operate together effectively.
A series of agreements (LEMOA, COMCASA, BECA) that provide a framework for deeper defence cooperation between India and the U.S.