UPSC Prelims 2023·GS1·polity-and-governance·social justice and international relations

Consider the following pairs: Regions often mentioned in news Reason for being in news 1. North Kivu and Ituri : War between Armenia and Azerbaijan 2. Nagorno-Karabakh : Insurgency in Mozambique 3. Kherson and Zaporizhzhia : Dispute between Israel and Lebanon How many of the above pairs are correctly matched?

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  1. AOnly one
  2. BOnly two
  3. CAll three
  4. DNoneCorrect

Explanation

1. North Kivu and Ituri: These are provinces located in the **Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC)**, known for persistent armed conflict, ethnic violence, and humanitarian crises. The war between Armenia and Azerbaijan is centered around Nagorno-Karabakh. Thus, Pair 1 is **Incorrect**. 2. Nagorno-Karabakh: This region is a disputed territory primarily between **Armenia and Azerbaijan**, which has been the site of multiple conflicts. Insurgency in Mozambique primarily affects regions like Cabo Delgado. Thus, Pair 2 is **Incorrect**. 3. Kherson and Zaporizhzhia: These are regions in **Ukraine** that have been heavily impacted by the ongoing conflict with Russia, including annexation claims. The dispute between Israel and Lebanon primarily involves border issues and maritime boundaries, and the presence of Hezbollah. Thus, Pair 3 is **Incorrect**. Therefore, none of the above pairs are correctly matched.
polity-and-governance: Consider the following pairs: Regions often mentioned in news Reason for being in news 1. North Kivu and Ituri : War bet
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