With which country India agreed to boost cooperation in counter-terrorism and cybersecurity?a)Spainb)Italyc)Germanyd)ParisCorrect answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer?

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With which country India agreed to boost cooperation in counter-terrorism and cybersecurity?

a)
Spain
b)
Italy
c)
Germany
d)
Paris

Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer?

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India and Italy agreed to boost cooperation in counter-terrorism and cybersecurity as External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj met the top Italian leadership and discussed steps to revitalise bilateral ties. It was the first major political exchange between the two countries. Ms. Swaraj is there on the first leg of her seven-day tour of four European countries.

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