In which country is Portland located?

Question of The Day24-07-2020

Where is the city of Portland, recently in news, located?

Answer

Correct Answer : b ) USA

Explanation :

The death of George Floyd (46-year-old black American) in May, after being arrested by police outside a shop in Minnesota, led to the series of protests against systematic racism and police brutality.

In the past few days, there is wide unrest in the city of Portland and clashes between anti-racism protesters and federal troops sent there by US President has also been witnessed.

Portland is the biggest city in the Oregon state of the United States.

Hence, b is the correct answer.

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