Recently, India signed a deal known as 'Action Plan for Prioritization and Implementation of Cooperation Areas in the Nuclear Field' with which of the following countries?

• (a) Japan — India and Japan have civil nuclear cooperation, but this specific deal was not with Japan. Verdict: Incorrect.
• (b) Russia — The 'Action Plan for Prioritization and Implementation of Cooperation Areas in the Nuclear Field' was signed between India and Russia. Verdict: Correct.
• (c) The United Kingdom — No such specifically titled nuclear cooperation action plan was signed with the UK. Verdict: Incorrect.
• (d) The United States of America — India-US civil nuclear cooperation exists, but this named action plan was not with the USA. Verdict: Incorrect.

Answer: (b) Russia