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Q1medium

Consider the following statements about AUKUS: 1. It includes all members of the Five Eyes intelligence alliance 2. The partnership allows Australia to acquire nuclear-powered submarines 3. It was announced in response to China's Belt and Road Initiative 4. France was originally part of the partnership but withdrew later Which of the statements given above are correct?

Q2medium

Which of the following technologies are part of AUKUS Pillar II cooperation? 1. Quantum computing 2. Artificial Intelligence 3. Hypersonic weapons 4. Space-based capabilities 5. Renewable energy systems Select the correct answer using the code given below:

Q3easy

The formation of AUKUS led to a diplomatic crisis with which country?

Q4hard

Consider the following statements about AUKUS and India: 1. India was invited to join AUKUS but declined 2. AUKUS strengthens India's Quad partners' capabilities 3. India has expressed opposition to AUKUS formation 4. AUKUS creates challenges for India's strategic autonomy policy Which of the statements given above are correct?

Q5medium

What is the primary concern raised about AUKUS regarding nuclear non-proliferation?