Multilateral Initiatives — Prelims Questions
Which of the following statements regarding India's participation in the International Thermonuclear Experimental Reactor (ITER) project is/are correct? 1. India is one of the seven members of the ITER project. 2. India's contribution to ITER is primarily financial, with minimal in-kind contributions. 3. The ITER project aims to demonstrate the scientific and technological feasibility of fission power. Select the correct answer using the code given below:
Consider the following international scientific organizations/initiatives: 1. CERN 2. International Solar Alliance (ISA) 3. Global Partnership on Artificial Intelligence (GPAI) 4. Consultative Group on International Agricultural Research (CGIAR) Which of the above is/are multilateral initiatives where India is a member or significant partner?
Which of the following is NOT a primary benefit for India from participating in multilateral science initiatives? (A) Access to cutting-edge technologies and research facilities. (B) Enhanced indigenous capacity building and human resource development. (C) Exclusive control over intellectual property generated from collaborative research. (D) Strengthening of science diplomacy and international prestige.
The 'Green Powered Future Mission' and 'Clean Hydrogen Mission' are key components of which global initiative, where India plays a significant role?
Which of the following statements about the Global Partnership on Artificial Intelligence (GPAI) is/are correct? 1. India is a founding member of GPAI. 2. GPAI primarily focuses on regulating military applications of AI. 3. GPAI aims to bridge the gap between theory and practice on AI by supporting cutting-edge research. Select the correct answer using the code given below:
Regarding the International Space Station (ISS), which of the following is correct about India's direct involvement? (A) India is a primary funding partner in the ISS consortium. (B) India has its own dedicated module permanently attached to the ISS. (C) India has engaged in bilateral and multilateral space cooperation that aligns with the spirit of ISS, but is not a direct partner in the consortium. (D) India provides all the crew for the ISS missions.
The Human Genome Project (HGP) aimed to: (A) Develop genetically modified crops for increased yield. (B) Determine the sequence of nucleotide base pairs in human DNA. (C) Create artificial intelligence capable of human-like thought. (D) Construct the world's largest particle accelerator.
Which of the following is an example of a multilateral initiative primarily focused on agricultural research for a food-secure future? (A) ITER (B) CERN (C) CGIAR (D) GPAI
Consider the following statements regarding 'Science Diplomacy': 1. It involves using scientific collaboration to address global challenges. 2. It is primarily a tool for military alliances and intelligence sharing. 3. It can enhance a nation's soft power and international prestige. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Which of the following is a key challenge often associated with large-scale multilateral science initiatives? (A) Lack of scientific talent globally. (B) Over-simplification of scientific problems. (C) High costs and prolonged timelines. (D) Absence of intellectual property frameworks.