Recently, India signed a deal known as ‘Action Plan for Prioritization and Implementation of Cooperation Areas in the Nuclear Field’ with which of the following countries?
[UPSC Civil Services Exam – 2019 Prelims]
(a) Japan
(b) Russia
(c) The United Kingdom
(d) The United States of America
Answer: (b)
Explanation:
- In October 2018, India and Russia signed the Action Plan for Prioritization and Implementation of Cooperation Areas in the Nuclear Field during a visit by Russian President Vladimir Putin to New Delhi.
- The plan includes the development of six nuclear power units designed by Russia at a new site in India, as well as enhanced cooperation in third countries.
- The aim is to bring together the latest nuclear technologies through the joint construction of nuclear power plants.