Question

    Which country has been declared as the national  state

    of disaster" over its crippling power shortages?
    A Russia Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B Australia Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C South Africa Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D Ireland Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    E None of these Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

      South African President Cyril Ramaphosa declared a national "state of disaster" over country's crippling power shortages. The power cuts are expected to reduce economic growth in Africa's most industrialised nation to just 0.3% this year. Declaring a national state of disaster gives the government additional powers to respond to a crisis, including by permitting emergency procurement procedures with fewer bureaucratic delays and less oversight.

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