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 de

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Q: 87 (IAS/2022)
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 ?

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Current Affairs

question_exam: 

IAS

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0,40,95,5,75,40,15

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{'many pairs': [0, 0, 0, 2], 'pair': [7, 0, 1, 12], 'tunisia': [0, 1, 1, 8], 'lebanon': [1, 0, 3, 5], 'chad': [1, 1, 1, 4], 'economic depression': [0, 0, 0, 1], 'country': [27, 2, 36, 66], 'parliament': [15, 1, 3, 8], 'guinea': [1, 1, 0, 3], 'constitution': [39, 3, 11, 39], 'china': [1, 0, 1, 2], 'government': [5, 0, 0, 1]}

  1. Chad - Setting up of permanent military base by China: This pair is not correctly matched. Chad has not been in the news recently for setting up a permanent military base by China. However, China has been expanding its military presence in Africa, and it has established military bases in other African countries, including Djibouti and Tanzania.

  2. Guinea - Suspension of Constitution and Government by military: This pair is correctly matched. On September 5, 2021, the Guinean military launched a coup and suspended the country's constitution and government. The coup was led by Mamady Doumbouya, a former French legionnaire, and was reportedly triggered by President Alpha Conde's bid for a controversial third term in office. The coup has been condemned by the international community, and the African Union has suspended Guinea's membership.

  3. Lebanon - Severe and prolonged economic depression: This pair is correctly matched. Lebanon has been in the news recently due to its severe and prolonged economic depression. The country's currency has collapsed, and its debt has soared, leading to a shortage of basic goods and services. The crisis has been exacerbated by political instability and corruption. In August 2020, a massive explosion in the port of Beirut further worsened the situation, causing widespread damage and loss of life.

  4. Tunisia - Suspension of Parliament by President: This pair is correctly matched. On July 25, 2021, Tunisian President Kais Saied suspended the country's parliament and dismissed the prime minister, citing concerns over the government's handling of the COVID-19 pandemic and ongoing protests. The move was criticized by some as a power grab, but it was supported by others who were frustrated with the government's performance. The situation in Tunisia remains uncertain, and there have been ongoing protests and clashes between supporters and opponents of the president.

 

Preparing for Future Exams: Learning from the Analysis of Past Questions

  1. International Relations and Diplomacy: This topic is relevant because the question relates to the recent activities of several countries. To understand the implications of China's setting up of a permanent military base in Chad and the suspension of the constitution and government by the military in Guinea, it is important to have a strong understanding of international relations and diplomacy.

Sources:

  • "International Relations for Civil Services Examinations" by Pavneet Singh and S. K. Sharma
  • "India's Foreign Policy: A Reader" edited by Priya Chacko
  • "World Politics: International Relations and Globalisation in the 21st Century" by Jeffrey Haynes

Concepts:

  • Foreign Policy
  • Bilateral and Multilateral Relations
  • Diplomacy and Diplomatic Immunity
  • International Organisations
  1. Current Affairs: As the question is related to recent events in different countries, it is crucial to stay updated with the latest happenings across the world.

Sources:

  • The Hindu newspaper
  • The Indian Express newspaper
  • Press Information Bureau (PIB)
  • All India Radio (AIR) news analysis

Concepts:

  • International Relations
  • Current Affairs Analysis
  • Political Events
  1. Polity and Governance: To understand the situation in Guinea and Tunisia, it is important to have a good grasp of polity and governance-related topics.

Sources:

  • "Indian Polity" by M. Laxmikanth
  • "Introduction to the Constitution of India" by Durga Das Basu
  • "Governance in India" by M. P. Singh

Concepts:

  • Constitutional Provisions
  • Separation of Powers
  • Fundamental Rights and Duties
  • Emergency Provisions
  1. Economics: To understand the situation in Lebanon, it is important to have a strong understanding of economics-related topics, such as economic depression and inflation.

Sources:

  • "Indian Economy" by Ramesh Singh
  • "Macroeconomics" by D. N. Dwivedi
  • "The Indian Economy: A Macroeconomic Perspective" by S. K. Misra and V. K. Puri

Concepts:

  • Economic Depression
  • Inflation and Deflation
  • Monetary Policy
  • Fiscal Policy

In terms of specific chapters in NCERT textbooks, you can refer to the following:

  • Class 12 Political Science textbook, "Contemporary World Politics" for International Relations
  • Class 11 and 12 Economics textbooks for economics-related topics
  • Class 9 and 10 Social Science textbooks for polity and governance-related topics.

In addition to the above sources, you can also refer to websites like the Ministry of External Affairs, World Bank, and United Nations for relevant information.