Consider the following statements regarding International Tunnelling a...
Founded in 1974 by the initiative of nineteen Nations, the International Tunnelling and Underground Space Association (ITA) mission is to lead, advocate and facilitate the development of sustainable and innovative solutions for increased, optimised, safe and equitable use of Underground Space, enabling the tunnelling industry and its stakeholders to excel in delivering:
- Technical knowledge in the field of tunnelling and underground space through publication of guidelines, training, and creating platforms for exchanging information and ideas;
- Best practices in health-and-safety, planning, engineering, contracting, construction, operation, and maintenance;
- The tools to empower decision makers and allied professionals to make informed choices about the underground;
- Reliable and economical underground solutions to urbanisation and environmental challenges;
- Efficient and resilient underground infrastructure for current and future generations.
- Since then, ITA has considerably developed. Presently, ITA gathers 79 Member Nations and 219 Corporate or individual Affiliate Members.
India is a member nation of ITA.
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Consider the following statements regarding International Tunnelling a...
Explanation:
The correct answer is option D, neither 1 nor 2. Let's discuss each statement in detail:
Statement 1: International Tunnelling and Underground Space Association (ITA) is a united nations organisation that facilitates the development of sustainable and innovative solutions for optimised, safe and equitable use of Underground Space.
This statement is incorrect. While the ITA is an international organization, it is not a United Nations organization. The ITA was founded in 1974 and is headquartered in Lausanne, Switzerland. Its primary aim is to promote the use of underground space and tunnels through the exchange of knowledge and experience. It brings together experts from various fields such as engineering, construction, and design to develop guidelines and promote best practices in tunnelling and underground space utilization.
Statement 2: India is not a member nation of ITA.
This statement is correct. As of September 2021, India is not a member nation of the ITA. The ITA has over 70 member nations, including countries from Europe, Asia, the Americas, and Africa. However, India is not currently listed as a member on the official ITA website.
Conclusion:
In conclusion, neither statement 1 nor statement 2 is correct. The ITA is an international organization that promotes the use of underground space, but it is not a United Nations organization. Additionally, India is not currently a member nation of the ITA.