The U.S. Senate has passed a legislative provision National Defense Authorisation Act for India. The act will bring India at par with America’s NATO allies which will increase U.S.-India defence cooperation in the Indian Ocean in the areas of humanitarian assistance, counter terrorism, counter-piracy and maritime security. The act has been passed for the fiscal year 2020.
Static/Current Takeaways Important For SBI PO/Clerk Mains:
- President of USA: Donald Trump; Capital: Washington, D.C.
Source: The Hindu
