2020 · Q120
Which one of the following Indian Ocean island nations has recently declared a state of environmental emergency due to oil spill from a grounded ship?
General KnowledgeCurrent Affairs
- AMaldives
- BMauritius
- CMadagascar
- DSri Lanka
Explanation
In August 2020 Mauritius declared a state of environmental emergency after the bulk carrier MV Wakashio ran aground off its coast, spilling oil. The Maldives, Madagascar and Sri Lanka had no such incident. The correct answer is Mauritius.