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Global Threats and Solutions Quiz

Welcome to the Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists' "Global Threats and Solutions" quiz!

In the next 12 questions, you'll test your knowledge about the world's most pressing challenges.

This short quiz covers the Bulletin's core focus areas: nuclear risk, climate change, and disruptive technologies. You'll discover surprising facts and historical events that show why our mission is more crucial than ever.

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Are you up for the challenge? Let's see how much you know about turning back the hands of the Doomsday Clock!

1. How many countries currently possess nuclear weapons?
2. How many years passed before the 1983 Soviet nuclear false alarm incident became publicly known?
3. True or False: The Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons, which entered into force in 2021, has gained support from a majority of UN member states.
4. By how much has the global average temperature increased since pre-industrial times?
5. How much Arctic sea ice has been lost on average every year since record-keeping began in the late 1970s?
6. True or False: Renewable energy sources now account for over 50% of global electricity production.
7. Which emerging technology has been described as potentially "the last invention humans will ever need to make" due to its far-reaching implications?
8. According to the Global Biolabs Report, approximately how many labs worldwide are conducting the highest risk level (BSL-4) research on dangerous pathogens?
9. True or False: The use of deepfake technology in misinformation campaigns has decreased due to improved detection methods.
10. The Bulletin's Doomsday Clock is currently set at:
11. Which of the following is NOT a core focus area of the Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists?
12. True or False: The Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists is primarily funded by government grants.
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