QUESTION

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International Relations

Prelims 2024

Consider the following pairs :

CountryReason for being in the news
1. ArgentinaWorst economic crisis
2. SudanWar between the country's regular army and paramilitary forces
3. TurkeyRescinded its membership of NATO

How many of the pairs given above are correctly matched?

Select an option to attempt

Explanation

  • Argentina - Worst economic crisis: Correct. Argentina has been facing a severe economic crisis for a while, marked by high inflation, debt, and poverty.

  • Sudan - War between the country's regular army and paramilitary forces: Correct. Sudan has been engulfed in a violent conflict between the Sudanese Armed Forces and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces.

  • Turkey - Rescinded its membership of NATO: Incorrect. Turkey has not rescinded its membership of NATO. While there have been tensions between Turkey and other NATO members, it remains a member.

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Therefore, only two out of the three pairs are correctly matched.

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