Political Science · India's Foreign Policy
UGC NET Dec 2018 Political Science
When were the post-Pokhran II sanctions imposed on India lifted by the US?
AIn the wake of 9/11 in October, 2001 ✓ Correct
BAt the time of the US attack on Iraq in March, 2003
COn the eve of the inauguration of Bush's second term in January, 2005
DIn September, 2005 during the 60th UN General Assembly meet
Correct answer: (A) In the wake of 9/11 in October, 2001 — The sanctions were lifted in October 2001 after 9/11, so that is the answer.
Explanation
★The sanctions were lifted in October 2001 after 9/11, so that is the answer.
★After Pokhran-II in May 1998, the US imposed sanctions under its 1994 anti-proliferation law.
★These curbs hit defence and economic cooperation between the two states.
★The September 2001 terror attacks reshaped US strategic priorities towards counter-terrorism.
★Seeking India as a partner, the US lifted the sanctions in October 2001.
★This marked a major thaw and the beginning of a closer India-US partnership.
★It paved the way for deeper cooperation, culminating later in the 2008 civil nuclear deal.
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