With reference to the UN Committee of Experts on Big Data and Data Science for Official Statistics (UN-CEBD), consider the following statements: 1. It is a specialized body established by the United Nations Statistical Commission. 2. It aims to replace traditional statistical methods with artificial intelligence-based models. 3. It emphasizes the use of big data for achieving Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). How many of the statements given above are correct? |ForumIAS

Q. With reference to the UN Committee of Experts on Big Data and Data Science for Official Statistics (UN-CEBD), consider the following statements:
1.It is a specialized body established by the United Nations Statistical Commission.
2.It aims to replace traditional statistical methods with artificial intelligence-based models.
3.It emphasizes the use of big data for achieving Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
How many of the statements given above are correct?

[A] Only one

[B] Only two

[C] All three

[D] None

Answer: B

Notes:

Explanations –

Statements 1 and 3 are correct. The UN-CEBD was established by the United Nations Statistical Commission to explore and promote the use of Big Data and data science in official statistics globally. One of the key objectives of the UN-CEBD is to leverage Big Data and data science to monitor and report on progress toward achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) by providing timely and actionable insights.

Statement 2 is incorrect. The UN-CEBD does not aim to replace traditional statistical methods but rather to complement and enhance them using Big Data, data science, and technologies like Artificial Intelligence (AI). India has recently joined the UN Committee of Experts on Big Data and Data Science for Official Statistics (UN-CEBD).

Source: The Hindu

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