Consider the following pairs: Country — Important reason for being in the news recently 1. Chad — Setting up…

Consider the following pairs: Country — Important reason for being in the news recently 1. Chad — Setting up of permanent military base by China 2. Guinea — Suspension of Constitution and Government by military 3. Lebanon — Severe and prolonged economic depression 4. Tunisia — Suspension of Parliament by President. How many pairs given above are correctly matched?
  1. Only one pair
  2. Only two pairs
  3. Only three pairs
  4. All four pairs

Solution

Chad was in news for President Idriss Deby's death (no Chinese military base). Guinea (Sept 2021 coup) correct. Lebanon's economic collapse correct. Tunisia's President suspended Parliament (July 2021) correct. Only 3 pairs correct.

Asked in: UPSC Prelims 2022

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