Read: India joins Missile Technology Control Regime as a full memberHere are five things about the group:1) What is MTCR; how does it work? India on Monday became the 35th member of a global anti-proliferation bloc, the Missile Technology Control Regime (MTCR), which ensures transfer of high-end missile technology to the country and gives it a license to export arms. The MTCR is the first export control regime India has become a member of. The MTCR membership is seen as necessary in taking the trade or partnership in these areas forward with other countries. The MTCR membership, which was earlier blocked by Italy over the marines issue, could bolster India’s non-proliferation credentials.

Source: Hindustan Times June 27, 2016 13:24 UTC