On March 2, 2026, India and Canada signed three agreements in various areas

Current Context: On 2 March 2026, India and Canada signed three major agreements in New Delhi, marking a fresh chapter in bilateral relations.

• The pacts focused on critical minerals cooperation, renewable energy partnership, and cultural cooperation.
• A landmark uranium supply deal worth USD 1.9–2.6 billion was also finalized with Cameco Corp., strengthening India’s civil nuclear energy programme.
• Both nations set a target to raise bilateral trade to USD 50 billion by 2030, underlining economic ambitions.
• The agreements were signed in the presence of PM Narendra Modi and Canadian PM Mark Carney.
• Plans were also announced for an India–Canada Defence Dialogue and to conclude a Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) by end‑2026.
• Together, these steps aim to boost energy security, clean energy collaboration, cultural ties, and strategic cooperation, resetting India–Canada relations on a stronger foundation.

Question:

Q.1 India and which country signed three major agreements in New Delhi to strengthen bilateral relations?
a) Australia
b) Canada
c) France
d) Japan

Answer: b) India and Canada signed three key agreements in New Delhi aimed at boosting cooperation in strategic and economic sectors.