Correct option is A
In 2020, India and the USA signed the Basic Exchange and Cooperation Agreement (BECA) for geospatial cooperation. BECA is one of the foundational agreements that allows the sharing of sensitive geospatial intelligence, satellite data, and information between the two countries. This enhances the military capabilities of both nations, particularly in the areas of defense and security cooperation. BECA complements other foundational agreements like LEMOA and COMCASA (previously known as CISMOA), further deepening defense ties between India and the USA.
Information Booster:
· (b) General Security of Military Information Agreement (GSOMIA): Signed earlier, GSOMIA facilitates the exchange of classified military information between the two countries.
· (c) Logistic Exchange and Memorandum Agreement (LEMOA): Signed in 2016, this agreement allows both countries to use each other's bases for logistics support, including refueling and repairs.
· (d) Communication and Information Security Memorandum Agreement (CISMOA/COMCASA): Signed in 2018, it facilitates encrypted communication and the secure transfer of data between militaries.