With reference to Initiative for Critical and Emerging Technologies(iCET) consider the following statements:1.It will bring closer linkages between the government, academia and industry of the India and the US.2.Agri-tech startup is one of the focus areas of iCET.Select the correct statements using the codes given below:

Q. With reference to Initiative for Critical and Emerging Technologies(iCET) consider the following statements::
1.It will bring closer linkages between the government, academia and industry of the India and the US.
2.Agri-tech startup is one of the focus areas of iCET.
Select the correct statements using the codes given below:

[A] 1 only

[B] 2 only

[C] Both 1 and 2

[D] Neither 1 nor 2

Answer: A

Notes:

Explanation –

Statement 1 is correct. iCET will bring closer linkages between the government, academia and industry of the India and the US.

Statement 2 is incorrect. The six areas for cooperation are scientific research and development; quantum and artificial intelligence, defense innovation, space, advanced telecom which would include things like 6G and semiconductors.

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