NEPAL ARMY CHIEF CONFERRED HONORARY RANK

Miscellaneous


 13-Dec-2024

Why in the News? 

President Droupadi Murmu conferred the honorary rank of ‘General of the Indian Army’ on Nepal Army Chief General Ashok Raj Sigdel on 12th  December 2024, recognizing his contributions to strengthening India-Nepal defence ties. 

Nepal 

  • Capital: Kathmandu 
  • Location: A landlocked country in South Asia, bordered by China (to the north) and India (to the south, east, and west). 
  • Bordering Water Bodies: None (landlocked). 
  • Neighboring Countries: India, China. 
  • Geographical Features 
    • Climate: 
      • Varies from tropical in the southern plains to temperate in the hills and arctic in the northern Himalayas. 
    • Major Natural Features: 
      • Mountains: Home to the Himalayan range, including Mount Everest (8,848.86 meters), the world's highest peak. 
      • Rivers: Koshi, Gandaki, and Karnali river systems. 
      • Lakes: Rara Lake, Phewa Lake. 
      • National Parks: Sagarmatha National Park, Chitwan National Park. 
    • Highest Peak: Mount Everest (8,848.86 meters). 
    • Longest River: Ghaghara River (shared with India).