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2022 · Question 82 · Places in News
Consider the following statements : 1. Bidibidi is a large refugee settlement in north-western Kenya. 2. Some people who fled from South Sudan civil war live in Bidibidi. 3. Some people who fled from civil war in Somalia live in Dadaab refugee complex in Kenya. Which of the statements given above is/are correct ?
Choose your answer(a)1 and 2(b)2 only(c)2 and 3(d)3 only
Source: UPSC, Civil Services (Preliminary), General Studies Paper I (opens in a new tab)
2022 · Question 87 · Places in News
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 ?
Choose your answer(a)Only one pair(b)Only two pairs(c)Only three pairs(d)All four pairs
Source: UPSC, Civil Services (Preliminary), General Studies Paper I (opens in a new tab)