What triggered the recent Gen Z protests in Nepal?
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New tax legislation on small businesses
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A ban on major social media platforms for non-compliance with registration rules
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A rise in fuel prices
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Cuts to students financial aid
Which social media platforms remained accessible because they complied with government registration requirements?
Facebook and X
Tiktok and Viber
YouTube and Instagram
How many people were reported dead in the protests that followed the social media ban?
More than 50
Over 100
Around 10
About 19
Who was appointed interim Prime Minister in Nepal following the protests?
Sher Bahadur Deuba
Pushpa Kamal Dahal
K. P. Sharma Oli
Sushila Karki
What is the significance of Sushila Karki's appointment as Prime Minister?
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She's the first Prime Minister from a Gen Z background
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She's Nepal's first female Prime Minister
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She's the first Prime Minister to come from the judiciary
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She's the youngest ever Prime Minister of Nepal
When are the next general elections scheduled in Nepal after the dissolution of parliament?
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June 5, 2026
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December 2025
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March 5, 2026
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September 2026
Approximately how many protesters were reported injured during the unrest?
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Around 500
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Over 2,000
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Around 200
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Over 1,300
What building was set on fire by protesters during the demonstrations?
Nepal Rastra Bank
Federal Parliament building
Tribhuvan International Airport
What action did the government take in response to the protests besides lifting the ban?
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Arrested all protest leaders immediately
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Formed an investigation panel to look into the causes and losses
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Declared martial law nationwide
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Imposed a permanent Internet shutdown
How many prisoners escaped from jails during the unrest?
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No one
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About 1,000
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A few dozen
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More than 20,000
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Over 10,000
