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International Relations2023
Consider the following pairs: Regions often Reason for being in news mentioned in news
  1. North Kivu and Ituri : War between Armenia and
  2. Nagorno-Karabakh : Insurgency in
  3. Kherson and : Dispute between Israel
Zaporizhzhia and Lebanon How many of the above pairs are correctly matched?

Explanation

The pairs provided are not correctly matched as the regions and reasons given do not align with their current geopolitical contexts. North Kivu and Ituri are primarily associated with ongoing conflicts and violence instigated by various armed groups in the Democratic Republic of Congo, while Nagorno-Karabakh relates to the long-standing territorial dispute between Armenia and Azerbaijan, specifically about the region itself, not Mozambique. Lastly, Kherson and Zaporizhzhia are regions in Ukraine impacted by the conflict with Russia, and they are not linked to disputes between Israel and Lebanon. Understanding these geopolitical dynamics is crucial for UPSC Prelims, as it emphasizes the importance of accurately contextualizing regions in international relations and conflict.

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