Prelims 2024

Q. Consider the following Pairs:

| Country | Reason for being in the news |

| 1. Argentina | Worst economic crisis |
| 2. Sudan | War between the country’s regular army and paramilitary forces |
| 3. Turkey | Rescinded its membership of NATO |

How many of the pairs given above are correctly matched?

(a) Only one Pair
(b) Only two Pairs
(c) All three Pairs
(d) None of the Pairs

Correct answer: (b) Only two Pairs

Question from UPSC Prelims 2024 GS Paper

Explanation:

1. Argentina – Worst economic crisis

This is correct. Argentina has been experiencing a severe economic crisis, with high inflation rates and economic instability.

2. Sudan – War between the country’s regular army and paramilitary forces

This is also correct. Sudan has been in the news due to a conflict between the Sudanese Armed Forces and the Rapid Support Forces (a paramilitary group).

3. Turkey – Rescinded its membership of NATO

This is incorrect. Turkey (officially known as Türkiye) has not rescinded its NATO membership. In fact, Turkey has been a NATO member since 1952 and remains a member to this date. Turkey has been in the news regarding NATO, but for other reasons, such as initially blocking Sweden’s NATO membership bid (which was later resolved).

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