Awards / Honors 17 August 2026
Indian Army Chief General Dheeraj Seth Conferred Honorary Rank by Nepal
Why in the News?
Indian Army Chief General Dheeraj Seth was conferred the honorary rank of 'General of the Nepal Army' by Nepal President Ramchandra Paudel during a special investiture ceremony at Sheetal Niwas in Kathmandu. General Seth visited Nepal on a four-day official trip following an invitation from Nepal Army General Ashok Raj Sigdel.
Key Features / Major Points:
Historical Tradition: The practice of mutually conferring the honorary rank of General on each other’s Army Chiefs began in 1950.
Bilateral Military Relations: Both army chiefs held discussions on matters of mutual interest and ways to further strengthen defence partnerships between India and Nepal.
Military Assistance: General Dheeraj Seth handed over military and medical equipment to the Nepal Army and planted a sapling at the Nepal Army Headquarters.
Dignitaries Present: The ceremony was attended by Nepal's Vice President Ram Sahay Prasad Yadav, Foreign Minister Shishir Khanal, and Indian Ambassador to Nepal Naveen Srivastava.
Static GK Facts:
Capital of Nepal: Kathmandu (Currency: Nepalese Rupee)
President of Nepal: Ramchandra Paudel
Prime Minister of Nepal: Balendra Shah
Indian Army Establishment: April 1, 1895 (Headquarters: New Delhi)
One-Liner Quiz (All Competitive Exams):
Which Indian Army Chief was recently conferred the honorary rank of 'General of the Nepal Army'?
Answer: General Dheeraj Seth
In which year did the tradition of mutually conferring the honorary rank of General between India and Nepal begin?
Answer: 1950