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Former Nepal Prime Minister K.P. Sharma Oli and ex-Home Minister Balkrishna Khand Lekhak have been arrested.
The arrests are linked to implementing recommendations from a probe commission.
The commission investigated incidents during the 'Gen Z uprising' in Nepal.
This action signifies a move towards political accountability for past violence in the Himalayan nation.
Political stability and democratic processes in Nepal directly impact India's strategic interests, border security, and regional foreign policy.
The arrests underscore the global importance of investigating human rights abuses during public protests and holding perpetrators, regardless of their position, accountable.
This event is part of the broader political dynamics and challenges faced by democratic nations in the South Asian region.
The national law enforcement agency responsible for maintaining law and order, conducting investigations, and making arrests in Nepal.
An investigative body formed to inquire into specific incidents, in this case, the violence during the 'Gen Z uprising', and provide recommendations for action.
GS Paper II: India and its neighborhood- relations; Bilateral, regional and global groupings and agreements involving India and/or affecting India’s interests; Governance - Accountability.
General Awareness: Current Affairs - National & International; Neighboring Countries.
General Awareness: Current Affairs - International News, Political Developments.
General Awareness: Current Affairs, Geography (Neighboring Countries).
General Awareness: Current Affairs, International Relations, Geopolitics.
Consider the following statements: 1. The Global Ocean Commission grants licences for seabed exploration and mining in international waters. 2. India has received licences for seabed mineral exploration in international waters. 3. 'Rare earth minerals' are present on seafloor in international waters. Which of the statements given above are correct?
Answer: 2 and 3 only
Consider the following statements: 1. The value of Indo-Sri Lanka trade has consistently increased in the last decade. 2. "Textile and textile articles" constitute an important item of trade between India and Bangladesh. 3. In the last five years, Nepal has been the largest trading partner of India in South Asia. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Answer: 2 only
Consider the following in respect of Indian Ocean Naval Symposium (IONS): 1. Inaugural IONS was held in India in 2015 under the chairmanship of the Indian Navy. 2. IONS is a voluntary initiative that seeks to increase maritime co-operation among navies of the littoral states of the Indian Ocean Region. Which of the above statements is/are correct?
Answer: 2 only
Medium for UPSC (as part of broader IR/Governance), High for SSC/Banking (direct current affairs).
A period of significant protests in Nepal, primarily involving younger generations, against government policies or perceived injustices, which sometimes led to violence.
The principle that government officials and political leaders are responsible for their actions and decisions, and can be held answerable for them.
The principle that all individuals and institutions, including the government, are subject to and accountable to law that is fairly applied and enforced.