What was the main reason for which Niger was in the news in recent times?

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Q: 138 (IAS/2006)
What was the main reason for which Niger was in the news in recent times?

question_subject: 

Current Affairs

question_exam: 

IAS

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{'niger': [0, 0, 1, 0], 'aids': [4, 0, 1, 3], 'famine': [0, 1, 3, 1], 'algeria': [0, 0, 2, 0], 'many deaths': [0, 0, 1, 0], 'main reason': [2, 1, 6, 3], 'news': [0, 1, 17, 65], 'starvation': [0, 0, 1, 1], 'fierce civil war': [0, 0, 1, 0], 'recent times': [0, 0, 2, 0]}

The correct answer is option 4 - Famine and starvation. A breakdown of each option is as follows:

Option 1 - Many deaths due to AIDS: This answer is incorrect because while AIDS is a global problem, it isn`t the main reason Niger has been recently in the news.

Option 2 - Fierce Civil War: Again, this answer is not correct. While Niger has experienced political unrest and rebellion in the past, a civil war is not the reason for its recent news.

Option 3 - Intense fighting with Algeria: This answer is also not accurate as there has not been any reported intense fighting between Niger and Algeria recently.

Option 4 - Famine and starvation: This is the correct answer. Niger has indeed been in recent news due to the severe food crises and related health issues it faces, including malnutrition and starvation.

It is important to understand the specificity of the question and evaluate the options accordingly. All options might be correct in a broader context, but the question asks for the main reason Niger was in the recent news.