The Doomsday Clock and Global Issues Quiz

What is the current setting of the Doomsday Clock as mentioned in the text?

• 90 seconds to midnight

• 120 seconds to midnight

• 100 seconds to midnight

• 89 seconds to midnight

Which organization is responsible for setting the Doomsday Clock?

• Greenpeace

• United Nations

• World Health Organization

• Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists

What are some of the threats mentioned that contribute to the Doomsday Clock's setting?

• Economic recession and unemployment

• Overpopulation and food shortages

• Climate change and nuclear war

• Cybersecurity threats and data breaches

Which country's president is mentioned in relation to nuclear weapons?

• North Korea

• United States

• Russia

• China

What is the purpose of the Doomsday Clock?

• To predict natural disasters

• To track technological advancements

• To symbolize the likelihood of global catastrophe

• To measure economic growth

What event is associated with the closest setting of the Doomsday Clock?

• World War II

• Current global threats

• End of the Cold War

• The Cuban Missile Crisis

What is the main concern regarding nuclear weapons as mentioned in the text?

• The rhetoric around their use

• Their environmental impact

• Their technological complexity

• Their cost

Which countries are mentioned as cooperating in nuclear programs?

• United States, Canada, Mexico

• North Korea, Russia, China

• India, Pakistan, Bangladesh

• Germany, France, Italy

What does the text suggest could turn back the Doomsday Clock?

• Technological advancements

• Global cooperation to address risks

• Increased military spending

• Economic growth

What is the historical closest setting of the Doomsday Clock before the current one?

• 90 seconds to midnight

• 100 seconds to midnight

• 2 minutes to midnight

• 17 minutes to midnight