India-US TRUST Initiative on Undersea Cable Networks
Why in the news
New India-US cooperation on submarine cables was announced under the TRUST Initiative.
Key facts
- Framework: US-India TRUST Initiative.
- Focus area: undersea (subsea) cable networks and communication infrastructure.
- Part of wider cooperation in strategic and emerging technologies.
Why cables matter
- They are critical for international internet connectivity.
- They also carry secure digital communications.
Exam angle
- Bilateral initiative: TRUST (India and the United States).
- Sector: telecom and digital infrastructure.
- Related term: subsea communication infrastructure.