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India-Australia Ties: Nuclear Pact and Defence Declaration

14 July 20261 min read
INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRSIndia-AustraliaTies: Nuclear Pactand DefenceDeclaration14 July 2026safalsetu.com

Why in the news

Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s trip to Australia produced several outcomes that deepen the strategic partnership between the two countries.

Key facts

  • Civil nuclear: the implementation arrangement for the India-Australia Civil Nuclear Agreement was finalised.
  • Defence: a fresh Joint Declaration on Defence and Security Cooperation (JDDSC) was signed.
  • Education: partnerships were expanded.
  • Heritage: Australia said it would repatriate three ancient Indian artefacts.

Exam angle

  • Abbreviation: JDDSC = Joint Declaration on Defence and Security Cooperation.
  • Number of artefacts to be returned: three.
  • Visit by: Prime Minister Narendra Modi to Australia.

Test yourself

1. What does JDDSC, signed during PM Modi's Australia visit, stand for?

JDDSC is the Joint Declaration on Defence and Security Cooperation.

2. How many ancient Indian artefacts did Australia announce it would repatriate during the India-Australia visit?

Australia announced the return of three ancient Indian artefacts.

3. Which arrangement did India and Australia finalise for implementation during the visit?

The implementation arrangement for the Civil Nuclear Agreement was finalised.

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