President confers honorary rank of ‘General of Indian Army’ on Nepal Army Chief

President confers honorary rank of ‘General of Indian Army’ on Nepal Army Chief

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Category : International Published on: November 11 2021

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  • Nepal Army Chief Prabhu Ram Sharma was awarded the honorary rank of General of the Indian Army by Indian President Ram Nath Kovind.
  • Nepal is significant for India in terms of its overall strategic interests in the region, and leaders from both countries have frequently emphasized the age-old "Roti Beti" relationship.
  • In November 2020, President Bidya Devi Bhandari bestowed the honorary rank of General of the Nepal Army on Indian Army Chief General Naravane.

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About Nepal

  • Capital: Kathmandu
  • Currency: Nepalese rupee
  • President: Bidhya Devi Bhandari
  • Prime minister: Sher Bahadur Deuba
  • Vice President: Nanda Kishor Pun
  • Speaker of House: Onsari Gharti Magar
  • Chief Justice: Sushila Karki
  • National flower: Rhododendron Arboretum
  • National bird: Himalayan Monal (Danphe)
  • National animal: Cow
  • National tree:  Rhododendron
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