Ashok Raj Sigdel Sworn in as Nepal's New Army Chief

Ashok Raj Sigdel Sworn in as Nepal's New Army Chief

• Ashok Raj Sigdel has taken the oath as the new Chief of Army Staff (COAS) of Nepal. 

• He is the 45th Chief of Army Staff of Nepal. 

• The newly appointed COAS, Ashok Raj Sigdel, was sworn in by President Ramchandra Paudel. 

• A special ceremony was held at the President’s Office, Sheetal Niwas, for this occasion.

About Nepal:

• Officially known as the Federal Democratic Republic of Nepal.

• It is a landlocked country in South Asia. To the north, it borders China’s autonomous region of Tibet, and to the south, east, and west, it is surrounded by India.

• Nepal encompasses various geographic regions, including the Terai, Hill, and Himalayan regions. The world’s highest peak, Mount Everest (Sagarmatha), at 8,848 meters (29,035 feet), is located in the northern part of Nepal near the border with China.

• Important rivers in Nepal include the Gandak, Karnali, and Mahakali, which are significant water sources.

• Capital and largest city: Kathmandu

• The term ‘Nepal’ was first used by Kautilya in his Arthashastra.