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It is a logistics-sharing pact that improves interoperability during exercises and humanitarian operations.  \no COMCASA (Communications Compatibility and Security Agreement),2018: Enables secure, encrypted communication between Indian and US militaries and access to advanced communication equipment.  \no BECA (Basic Exchange and Cooperation Agreement) 2020: India-US pact that allows sharing of high-precision geospatial, satellite and mapping data with India. Strengthens the accuracy of missiles, drones, and navigation systems.  \no India-France Logistics Support Agreement (2018): Gives India access to French bases in the Indian Ocean, Pacific (Reunion Island), and Djibouti.  \no India–Australia Mutual Logistics Support Agreement (MLSA) (2020): Enhances interoperability in the Indo-Pacific, especially between navies.  \nDHRUV64  \nIndia launched DHRUV64, an indigenous 64-bit dual-core microprocessor, as part of its Digital India RISC-V (DIR-V) program.  \no DHRUV64 is India’s first 64-bit, 1.0 GHz dual-core microprocessor, fully designed domestically and based on the RISC-V open-source architecture.  \no Developed by:  \no Designed by the Centre for Development of Advanced Computing (C-DAC).  \no Developed under Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology’s Microprocessor Development Programme (MDP).  \no Application: Designed for applications in 5G, automotive electronics, industrial automation, IoT, and consumer electronics.  \no Other Indian Processors:  \no SHAKTI (IIT-Madras)  \no AJIT (IIT-Bombay)  \no VIKRAM (ISRO-Semiconductor Lab)  \no THEJAS64 (C-DAC)  \nDesign Linked Incentive Scheme  \nAn article highlights that MeitY is driving chip self-reliance through Chips to Startup, Design Linked Incentive Scheme and INUP-i2i, collectively building a self-sustaining semiconductor design ecosystem.  \no The Design-Linked Incentive Scheme is a government initiative to promote semiconductor design and related technology ecosystems in India.  \n19 December 2025  \no Aim: It aims to offer financial incentives as well as design infrastructure support across various stages of development and deployment of semiconductor design.  \no Ministry: Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY)  \no Nodal Agency: Centre for Development of Advanced Computing (C-DAC), hosts design infrastructure, tools and support facilities.  \no Eligibility: Domestic companies, startups, and MSMEs engaged in semiconductor design. Firms must retain domestic status","cbCaitpcBRCon2Sd","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaitpcBRCon2Sd","pdf",420446,"English","# Regional trade and institutions\n## Free trade agreement with Oman\n## GCC overview and structure\n# Military logistics cooperation\n## RELOS ratification and purpose\n## Similar logistics support pacts\n# India’s chip and semiconductor ecosystem\n## DHRUV64 launch under DIR-V\n## Design Linked Incentive Scheme and supporting programs\n# Emission standards update\n## Bharat Stage norms overview\n## Delhi enforcement of BS VI","[{\"question\":\"What is the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) and what are its members?\",\"answer\":\"The GCC is a regional political and economic union of Arab states in the Gulf region formed to promote cooperation, integration, and collective security. Its members are Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and the United Arab Emirates.\"},{\"question\":\"What is RELOS and when will it come into force?\",\"answer\":\"RELOS is a military-logistics cooperation agreement between India and Russia that enables mutual access to military bases, ports, and airfields. It will come into force after the formal exchange of instruments of ratification between Russia and India.\"},{\"question\":\"What is DHRUV64 and what is it intended for?\",\"answer\":\"DHRUV64 is India’s indigenous 64-bit, 1.0 GHz dual-core microprocessor designed domestically under the Digital India RISC-V program. It targets applications in 5G, automotive electronics, industrial automation, IoT, and consumer electronics.\"}]","Lead IAS Daily Bulletin - 19 December | PDF",1789941509,13]