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Who has been appointed as the new Prime Minister of Sri Lanka in May, 2022?

Solve this multiple-choice question and check the correct answer with its explanation below.

Answer options

  1. Mahinda Rajapaksa
  2. D. M. Jayaratne
  3. Ranil Wickremesinghe
  4. Sirimaro Bandaranaike

Correct answer and explanation

Correct answer: Ranil Wickremesinghe

Explanation: Ranil Wickremesinghe was appointed as the Prime Minister of Sri Lanka in May 2022. 📚 Other Information: ▪️ He replaced Mahinda Rajapaksa, who resigned amid the economic crisis. ▪️ Ranil Wickremesinghe became Prime Minister for the sixth time. ▪️ He belongs to the United National Party (UNP). ▪️ Later, he also took charge as President of Sri Lanka after Gotabaya Rajapaksa resigned. ▪️ His main challenge was to stabilise the economy and negotiate IMF support. ▪️ Known for his moderate, pro-West policies. ▪️ One of Sri Lanka’s longest-serving political leaders.