UPSC 2023: 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?

The correct answer is option (c): Statement-I is correct but Statement-II is incorrect. Watch the detailed video explanation in our Sherlocking Prelims course on UnlockIAS.

This question was asked in UPSC CSE Prelims 2023, GS Paper 1, as Question 87. It falls under Current Affairs > International Relations & Treaties.

This question is rated "moderate". It requires sound conceptual understanding of the topic.

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