VOICED : El reloj del apocalipsis avanza dos minutos por riesgo nuclear

The Doomsday Clock, a symbol of global catastrophe risk, has moved 30 seconds closer to midnight due to increased nuclear threats. It now stands at two minutes to midnight, the closest since 1953. Factors include North Korea's missile tests, nuclear commitments by China, Pakistan, and India, and unpredictable actions by US President Donald Trump. Currently, there are no nuclear arms control negotiations between the US and Russia, raising concerns of a renewed arms race. Historically, the clock was also close to midnight in 1953 during US-Soviet hydrogen bomb tests, but moved back to 17 minutes in 1991.

What recent change has been made to the Doomsday Clock?

• It moved 30 seconds closer to midnight.

• It was reset to 12 minutes to midnight.

• It moved 30 seconds away from midnight.

• It remained unchanged.

Which countries' actions have contributed to the advancement of the Doomsday Clock?

• Australia, Canada, Mexico, and Italy

• North Korea, China, Pakistan, and India

• Russia, Germany, France, and Japan

• Brazil, Argentina, South Africa, and Egypt

What is the current status of nuclear arms control negotiations between the U.S. and Russia?

• Negotiations have just started.

• Negotiations are progressing well.

• Negotiations have concluded successfully.

• There are no ongoing negotiations.

When was the Doomsday Clock last set at two minutes to midnight before the current setting?

• In 1983 during the Cold War.

• In 1991 after the end of the Cold War.

• In 1962 during the Cuban Missile Crisis.

• In 1953 during hydrogen bomb tests.

How far was the Doomsday Clock set from midnight in 1991?

• 2 minutes

• 17 minutes

• 10 minutes

• 5 minutes