Partnership on Cyber, Critical Technologies and Supply Chains (PACTS)

SEO Title: PACTS: Partnership on Cyber, Critical Technologies and Supply Chains and Its Strategic Importance

Category: International Relations | Cyber Security | Critical Technologies | Indo-Pacific

UPSC Notes

PACTS refers to the Partnership on Cyber, Critical Technologies and Supply Chains, a framework for cooperation among partner countries in strategically important technology and supply-chain areas.

Key Pointers

  • Focus areas:

    • Cybersecurity

    • Critical and emerging technologies

    • Resilient supply chains

  • Relevant to India's broader engagement with Indo-Pacific partners.

  • Addresses vulnerabilities in critical technology ecosystems.

  • Important areas include:

    • Semiconductors

    • Digital technologies

    • Critical infrastructure

    • Secure supply chains

  • Reflects growing international emphasis on technology security and economic security.

Prelims Focus: PACTS → cyber → critical technologies → resilient supply chains.