GS PrelimsInternational relationsRegions and Countries in News2023

Consider the following pairs : Area of conflict mentioned in news - Country where it is located 1. Donbas - Syria 2. Kachin - Ethiopia 3. Tigray - North Yemen How many of the above pairs are correctly matched?

A

Only one

B

Only two

C

All three

D

None

Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation

1. Pair 1: Donbas is a region in eastern Ukraine, which has been an area of conflict since 2014, particularly involving Russia-backed separatists and Ukrainian forces. It is not located in Syria. This pair is incorrectly matched. 2. Pair 2: Kachin is a state in northern Myanmar (Burma), known for long-running conflict between the Kachin Independence Army (KIA) and the Myanmar military. It is not located in Ethiopia. This pair is incorrectly matched. 3. Pair 3: Tigray is a region in northern Ethiopia, which was the center of a major armed conflict starting in late 2020. It is not located in North Yemen. This pair is incorrectly matched. 4. Therefore, none of the pairs are correctly matched.

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