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?

1. Chad — Setting up of permanent military base by China: Incorrect. China’s first overseas military base is in Djibouti, not Chad; Chad was not in news for this reason.

2. Guinea — Suspension of Constitution and Government by military: Correct. In September 2021, Guinea’s military ousted President Alpha Conde and suspended the Constitution and government.

3. Lebanon — Severe and prolonged economic depression: Correct. Lebanon was widely reported to be undergoing a deep economic and financial crisis/depression.

4. Tunisia — Suspension of Parliament by President: Correct. In July 2021, President Kais Saied suspended Parliament and dismissed the Prime Minister.

So, 3 pairs are correctly matched.