Current Affairs Question - 23 December 2021
Science & Technology
European Space Agency
Consider the following statements:
- The European Space Agency (ESA) is an intergovernmental organisation dedicated to the peaceful exploration and use of space for the benefit of humankind.
- Established in 1990, ESA works together with its 15 Member States to push the frontiers of science and technology, and promote economic growth in Europe.
- Its mission is to shape the development of Europe’s space capability and ensure that investment in space continues to deliver benefits to the citizens of Europe and the world.
Which of the above statement(s) is/are true?
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1 and 2
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| B |
2 and 3
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1 and 3
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All of the above
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International
Trade Policy Forum (TPF)
Consider the following statements:
- On 23rd November, 2021, India and the United States held the 12th Ministerial-level meeting of the India-United States Trade Policy Forum (TPF).
- The Forum was reconvened after a gap of four years to advance the goal to develop an ambitious, shared vision for the future of the trade relationship between the two countries.
- The forum has five focus groups - agriculture, investment, innovation and creativity (intellectual property rights), services, and tariff and non-tariff barriers.
Which of the above statement(s) is/are true?
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1 and 2
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| B |
2 and 3
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| C |
1 and 3
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| D |
All of the above
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