2024 Current Affairs - International Relations

Consider the following statements : Statement-I : There is instability and worsening security situation in the Sahel region. Statement-II : There have been military takeovers/coups d'état in several countries of the Sahel region in the recent past. Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements ?

• Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct and Statement-II explains Statement-I
• Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct, but Statement-II does not explain Statement-I
• Statement-I is correct, but Statement-II is incorrect
• Statement-I is incorrect, but Statement-II is correct