CLEAN : UN warns Sri Lanka could face 'full-blown humanitarian emergency'

CLEAN : UN warns Sri Lanka could face 'full-blown humanitarian emergency'

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Social Studies

10th Grade - University

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The video discusses a proposal for amending UN regulations to increase speed limits. It then shifts focus to Sri Lanka's severe economic crisis, highlighting concerns about a potential humanitarian emergency. The United Nations, in collaboration with partners, has launched a $47 million plan to provide immediate relief to 1.7 million vulnerable people. The plan aims to address immediate needs and prevent a larger crisis, with an estimated 5.7 million people requiring assistance.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the main focus of the proposed amendment to the UN regulations?

Abolishing the speed limit

Maintaining the current speed limit

Increasing the speed limit

Decreasing the speed limit

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Since when has Sri Lanka been facing its worst economic crisis?

Since 1980

Since 2000

Since 1990

Since 1948

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the potential risk if the economic crisis in Sri Lanka is not addressed?

An environmental disaster

A humanitarian emergency

A technological breakdown

A political crisis

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How much funding has the United Nations allocated to address the immediate needs in Sri Lanka?

$50 million

$30 million

$47 million

$60 million

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the primary goal of the UN's four-month plan in Sri Lanka?

To promote tourism

To establish new trade agreements

To offer immediate life-saving humanitarian relief

To provide long-term economic solutions