Q47. Consider the following pairs:
Area of conflict mentioned in news-Country where it is located
1. Donbas – Syria
2. Kachin – Ethiopia
3. Tigray – North Yemen
How many of the above pairs are correctly matched?
a. Only one
b. Only two
c. All three
d. None
Question from UPSC Prelims 2023 GS Paper
Explanation :
Correct Answer – d
- Donbas is located in Ukraine, not Syria.
- Kachin is located in Myanmar, not Ethiopia.
- Tigray is located in Ethiopia, not North Yemen.
Conflict Zones Overview
Donbas
- Location: Eastern Ukraine
- Conflict: Armed conflict between Ukrainian government forces and pro-Russian separatist groups.
- Background: The conflict began in 2014, following Russia’s annexation of Crimea. Pro-Russian separatists in Donbas declared independence, leading to clashes with Ukrainian forces.
Kachin
- Location: Northern Myanmar
- Conflict: Ongoing ethnic conflict between the Myanmar government and the Kachin Independence Army (KIA), an armed ethnic group seeking autonomy for the Kachin people.
- Background: The conflict has roots in historical ethnic tensions and the desire for autonomy among various ethnic groups in Myanmar.
Tigray
- Location: Northern Ethiopia
- Conflict: Tigray War involving Ethiopian federal forces and allied Eritrean forces against the Tigray People’s Liberation Front (TPLF).
- Background: The conflict erupted in 2020, fueled by political and ethnic tensions, leading to widespread displacement and humanitarian concerns.