Question 1

Which G7 nation is aiming to be the first country with a clear pathway to commercial fusion energy, supported by a £2.5 billion investment over five years (2025-2030)?

Accepted Answer

United Kingdom

Question 2

Canada leads the G7 in research output per capita, particularly in which rapidly advancing field, with significant government investment in sovereign AI compute capacity?

Accepted Answer

Artificial Intelligence

Question 3

Germany is positioning itself as a leader in quantum technologies, with a focus on developing error-corrected quantum computers. By what year does Germany aim to have at least two such computers at a top-class European level?

Accepted Answer

2030

Question 4

Japan's space exploration efforts include international collaborations. Which joint project with the EU aims to explore the planet Mercury and is scheduled to begin orbiting it in 2025?

Accepted Answer

BepiColombo

Question 5

France is actively investing in advanced materials. Under its 'France 2030' plan, how much has been allocated to secure supply chains for critical technologies, including rare earth elements and semiconductors?

Accepted Answer

€10 billion

Question 6

The United States has seen significant medical research breakthroughs in 2025. Which of the following areas has seen advancements in AI integration for medical practice?

Accepted Answer

All of the above

Question 7

Italy hosted the G7 Science and Technology Ministers' meeting in July 2024. A key focus of this meeting was to discuss the role of science in achieving global goals, including the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework and the objectives of which major climate agreement?

Accepted Answer

Paris Agreement

Question 8

Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) launched the world's first wooden satellite, LignoSat, in December 2024. What is the primary environmental motivation behind this innovation?

Accepted Answer

To make space exploration more sustainable by reducing atmospheric impact upon re-entry

Question 9

In the field of materials science, France is focusing on three pillars for innovation. Which of the following is NOT one of these pillars?

Accepted Answer

Space Exploration Dominance

Question 10

The UK's strategy for fusion energy includes a £2.5 billion investment. Which of the following is a key area of opportunity identified within the UK's industrial ecosystem for fusion development?

Accepted Answer

All of the above

Question 11

Canada is making significant investments in AI, including a C$2 billion commitment over five years through its Sovereign AI Compute Strategy. What is a primary goal of this strategy?

Accepted Answer

To expand domestic AI compute capacity and improve access for Canadian firms

Question 12

Germany's 'Quantum Technologies Action Plan' aims to bring quantum technologies into wider use. What is an estimated amount earmarked for the further development of quantum technologies in Germany until 2026?

Accepted Answer

USD 3 billion

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