Q48. In the recent years Chad, Guinea, Mali and Sudan caught the international attention for which one of the following reason common to all the them?
a. Discovery of rich deposits of rare earth elements
b. Establishment of Chinese military bases
c. Southward expansion of Sahara Desert
d. Successful coups
Question from UPSC Prelims 2023 GS Paper
Explanation :
d. Successful coups
In recent years, Chad, Guinea, Mali, and Sudan have all experienced successful coups, which have caught international attention. These coups have led to political instability and changes in leadership in each of these countries.