Recently, India signed a deal known as ‘Action Plan for Prioritization

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?

Japan
Russia
The United Kingdom
The United States of America
This question was previously asked in
UPSC IAS – 2019
The correct answer is B) Russia.
India and Russia have a long-standing and deep cooperation in the nuclear field. They have signed various agreements and action plans to prioritize and implement cooperation areas, including the construction of nuclear power plants (like the Kudankulam Nuclear Power Plant). Such ‘Action Plan’ deals are periodically signed to further specific aspects of their nuclear collaboration.
While India has nuclear cooperation agreements with other countries like the United States, France, and Japan, the specific mention of an ‘Action Plan for Prioritization and Implementation of Cooperation Areas in the Nuclear Field’ aligns strongly with the structured and ongoing strategic cooperation between India and Russia in this sector. Russia remains a key partner for India’s civilian nuclear energy program.