CERN - GS questions based on daily current affairs

1)   Which of the following statements are correct?

1. Pakistan became the associate member of the European Organization for Nuclear Research (CERN)
2. It is the second non-European country to achieve the status after Japan


a. Only 1
b. Only 2
c. Both
d. None
Answer  Explanation 

ANSWER: Only 1

Explanation:
Pakistan has become the associate member of the European Organization for Nuclear Research (CERN), making it the first non-European country to achieve the status. India has observer status in CERN.