Very recently, in which of the following countries have lakhs of people either suffered from severe famine/acute malnutrition or died due to starvation caused by war/ethnic conflicts?
✓ Correct answer: d) Yemen and South Sudan
ExplanationYemen and South Sudan have experienced severe hu- manitarian crises in recent years, with millions of people suffer- ing from famine, acute malnutrition, and starvation, primarily caused by ongoing wars and ethnic conflicts.Yemen has been experiencing one of the world’s worst humanitarian crises due to a prolonged conflict since 2015. The war, combined with a blockade, has led to widespread famine-like conditions, with millions of people suffering from acute malnutrition and starvation.Over 80% of the population requires humanitarian aid, and millions are at risk of famine.UPSC GS Paper-I PYQs 652Since its civil war began in 2013, South Sudan has faced severe food insecurity and famine conditions.Conflict has displaced millions, disrupted agricultural activities, and caused widespread hunger.In 2017, a famine was officially declared in parts of South Sudan, and even now, half the population faces extreme hunger.47
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