Consider the following statements: 1. The objective of the initiative on Critical and Emerging Technology (iCET) is to enhance cooperation in critical and emerging technologies between India and the US. 2. United States, United Kingdom, India, and Japan are the members of the Quadrilateral Security Dialogue (Quad). Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct? |ForumIAS

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Q. Consider the following statements:
1.The objective of the initiative on Critical and Emerging Technology (iCET) is to enhance cooperation in critical and emerging technologies between India and the US.
2.United States, United Kingdom, India, and Japan are the members of the Quadrilateral Security Dialogue (Quad).
Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?

[A] 1 only

[B] 2 only

[C] Both 1 and 2

[D] Neither 1 nor 2

Answer: A

Notes:

Explanation –

Statement 1 is correct. The iCET aims to enhance cooperation in critical and emerging technologies between India and the US, focusing on areas such as artificial intelligence, quantum computing, semiconductors, and wireless telecommunication.

Statement 2 is incorrect. The members of the Quad are the United States, Australia, India, and Japan.

Source: The Hindu

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