UPSC CSE Prelims 2023 Q87 — Current Affairs PYQ with Answer

Consider the following statements:

Statement-I:

Recently, the United States of America (USA) and the European Union (EU) have launched the 'Trade and Technology Council'.

Statement-II:

The USA and the EU claim that through this they are trying to bring technological progress and physical productivity under their control.

Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?