1. Which of the following countries are the founding members of the Global Partnership on Artificial Intelligence?
Select the correct answer using the codes given below:
Ans. D
Explanation
Recently, India has joined the Global Partnership on Artificial Intelligence (GPAI) as a founding member. India can now participate in the global development of Artificial Intelligence.
Global Partnership on Artificial Intelligence is the first of its kind initiative. It aims to guide the responsible use and development of AI. Its founding members are the United States, Britain, the European Union, Australia, Canada, France, New Zealand, South Korea, Singapore, Slovenia, Italy, Germany, Japan, Mexico.
Hence, the correct answer is D.
2. Consider the following statements about SIPRI Report 2020:
Which of the above given statements is/are true?
Ans. C
Explanation
Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI)’s Yearbook 2020 has been released recently. The major highlights are:
This SIPRI’s yearbook assesses the current state of armaments, disarmament and international security till January 2020. India was the third-biggest military spender in the world last year after the US and China.
Hence, the correct answer is C.
3. Which of the following statements is not true?
Ans. D
Explanation
World Day to Combat Desertification and Drought is celebrated every year on 17 June to highlight the efforts taken at the international level to combat desertification. The theme for World Day to Combat Desertification and Drought 2020 is “Food, Feed, Fibre”.
One-third of all food produced each year is lost or wasted. Sustainable Development Goal 15 aims to protect, restore and promote sustainable use of terrestrial ecosystems, sustainably manage forests, combat desertification, and halt and reverse land degradation and halt biodiversity loss.
Hence, the correct answer is D.
4. Which of the following organization releases World Investment Report?
Ans. B
Explanation
Recently, the World Investment Report 2020 has been released. The report is released annually by the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD). This year it is the 30th edition of this report. A new chapter on investment in the SDGs has also been included this year.
Highlights of the Report:
Hence, the correct answer is B.
5. Where are the headquarters of IAEA located?
Ans. C
Explanation
International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) is an international organization that is the centre for cooperation in the nuclear field, promoting safe and secure use of nuclear technology. It was established in 1957 and is headquartered in Vienna, Austria.
Recently, IAEA conducted an inquiry meeting on Iran’s nuclear program. IAEA found that Iran has not complied with the 2015 nuclear deal and also the nuclear fuel reserves have been increased significantly in Iran. IAEA, UN nuclear watchdog’s governing body, as shown concern in a report that Iran has been blocking inspections at the sites where nuclear activity may have occurred.
Hence, the correct answer is C.
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