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
YouTube and Instagram
Tiktok and Viber
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
K. P. Sharma Oli
Sushila Karki
Pushpa Kamal Dahal
What is the significance of Sushila Karki's appointment as Prime Minister?
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She's the youngest ever Prime Minister of Nepal
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She's the first Prime Minister from a Gen Z background
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She's the first Prime Minister to come from the judiciary
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She's Nepal's first female Prime Minister
When are the next general elections scheduled in Nepal after the dissolution of parliament?
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March 5, 2026
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December 2025
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September 2026
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June 5, 2026
Approximately how many protesters were reported injured during the unrest?
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Around 200
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Around 500
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Over 1,300
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Over 2,000
What building was set on fire by protesters during the demonstrations?
Federal Parliament building
Tribhuvan International Airport
Nepal Rastra Bank
What action did the government take in response to the protests besides lifting the ban?
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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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Arrested all protest leaders immediately
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Imposed a permanent Internet shutdown
How many prisoners escaped from jails during the unrest?
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About 1,000
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Over 10,000
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A few dozen
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No one
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More than 20,000
