Question
Download Solution PDFWho among the following was elected the President of Sri Lanka in the month of November 2019?
Answer (Detailed Solution Below)
Detailed Solution
Download Solution PDFThe correct answer is Gotabaya Rajapaksa.
Key Points
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Gotabaya Rajapaksa was elected as new President of Sri Lanka in 2019.
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This election was based on security issues that emerged after a suicide bombing attack (claimed by Islamic State).
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Sri Lanka’s government operates under a semi-presidential system, where the president holds widespread executive authority but governs in partnership with a prime minister they appoint and a cabinet recommended by the prime minister.
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Ranil Wickremesinghe is Primie Minister of Sri Lanka.
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Gotabaya Rajapaksa (brother of Mahinda Rajapaksa), a former defence secretary and intelligence officer, accused of committing human rights violations, hailed by many for ending the civil war
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With the new Sri Lankan President, the narrative about Sri Lanka's renewed tilt towards China has become an issue of concern for India.
- Sri Lanka (July 2022):
- Capital - Sri Jayawardenepura Kotte (Administrative capital), Colombo (Commercial capital).
- Currency - Sri Lankan rupee.
- President - Ranil Wickremesinghe
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