U.S. to remove Indian entities from restricted lists, says Jake Sulliva
(Source – The Hindu, International Edition – Page No. – 4)
| Topic: GS2 – International Relations |
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What is a restricted list?
- The restricted list refers to a list of entities and individuals in certain countries, including India, that face trade or cooperation restrictions, particularly in sensitive areas like nuclear technology and scientific advancements.
- These restrictions prevent U.S. companies and government entities from engaging in civil nuclear cooperation or providing certain technologies to the listed entities.
- The list was a result of concerns over the proliferation of nuclear weapons and the potential for sensitive technologies being misused.
- For India, many of its leading nuclear and scientific entities have been on this list, hindering full cooperation with the U.S. in civil nuclear and space sectors.
- Recent policy shifts aim to remove these entities from the list to foster greater collaboration in these areas.
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| Practice Question: Examine the potential implications of the U.S. decision to remove Indian entities from its restricted lists on bilateral relations and technological cooperation. (250 Words /15 marks) |
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