Earthquake in Nepal | From 1990 till today

First great Earthquake in Nepal :- 1990 B.S Magh 2 (02:45 PM). Center was Chainpur, Sankhhuwasabha. 8.4 rector scale.

The next bigger earthquake felt after 1990 was in 2037 B.S. Epicenter was Bhajhang of 6.4 rector scale. Around 2500 house were destroyed. 

The earthquake of 2045 B.S of 6.6 rector scale also killed around 700 people and destroyed more than 65000 houses. 

The Earthquake of 2072 B.S Baisakh 12 of 7.6 rector scale was more harmful in terms of damage of lives and people than 1990. The epicenter was Barpak of Gorkha. 

Political Division of Nepal

1. When was Nepal divided in 14 Zones and 75 Districts ? 2018 B.S Baisakh 1
2. When was Nepal divided into 4 Development Regions ? 2029 B.S Asar 13
3. When was Nepal divided into 5 Development Regions ? 2037 B.S Asoj 26
4. During the regime Bhimsen Thapa Nepal was divided into how many districts ? 39
5. During Rana regime how many districts were there ? 35
6. What was district called during Lichhavi regime ? Bisay( बिषय )
7. Who use to be the head of districts during rule of Bhimsen Thapa : Amali (अमाली )
8. Biggest district of Nepal ? Dolpa (7889 Sq. Km)
9. Biggest zone of Nepal area wise ? Karnali ( 21351 sq. km)
10. Smallest district : Mahakali (6989 Sq.Km)

Some Districts Characteristics of Nepal

• Districts Beyond Himalaya(हिमालपारीको जिल्ला ): Manang and Mustang
• Districts of Hanging Bridge ( झोलुङ्गे पुलको जिल्ला ): Baglung
• Districts famous for Coffee productions : Gulmi
• Youngest District : Kalikot
• Desert of Nepal : Mustang
• Districts popular for Tea Productions: Ilam
• Districts with highest number of Airports: Solukhumbu
• Which districts resemble with map of Nepal ? Baglung
• Which district is untouched by Mahaendra East West Highway : Parsa

GKIQ: Information about Water Resources of Nepal- Links

GKIQ: Information about Water Resources of Nepal- Links: Wetlands of Nepal Major Waterfall of Nepal Lakes in Nepal ad their locations. Glaciers of Nepal Some information about Lakes in Nepal ...

GKIQ: Farthest Flight by HoverBoard

GKIQ: Farthest Flight by HoverBoard: The farthest flight by hoverboard is 2,252.4 m (7,389 ft 9 in )   Achieved by Franky Zapata (France).  In Sausset-les-Pins, France...

GK NEPAL - 7 July

1. What is the Theme of 2074 Asar 15 "DHAN DIVAS" ? -DUI BALI DHANKO ADHAR, ARTHIK SAMRIDHHIKO ADHAR (दुई बाली धानको विस्तार, आर्थिक समृद्धिको आधार )
2. Which year did UNO celebrated as "International Paddy Year" ? 2004 A.D
3. What is the total Agricultural  contribution in country GDP of Nepal? 29.4 %
4. How many total voters were eligible to vote in Second Phase Election of Nepal held in Asar 14,2017? 6432765
5. Which province participated in second phase election of Nepal ? 1,5 and 7
6. Total districts in three province 1,5 and 7 ? 35
7. As per Haward University America and MIT University  which country has highest living standard social life ?  Denmark
8. Who will be awarded for 2074 Maadan Bhandari Prize ? Dhurmus-Suntali Foundations
9. When did constitutional Assembly of Nepal suggested Gopal Prasad Parajuli as Chief Justice of Supreme Court ? 2074 Asar 15
10. Where is Marsyangdi -A Hydropower ? Lamjung
11. Nepal first established Industrial Area ? Balaju Industrial Area
12. Which  SAARC summit were held in Nepal ? 3,11 and 18
13. World Music Day is celebrated on ? June 21
14. When did Nepal Government announce free visa for Chinese ? 2072 Poush 10 

Ebola Virus Ends in Congo

The World Health Organization (WHO) has declared the end of the most recent outbreak of Ebola virus disease (EVD) in the Democratic Republic of Congo 

Ebola virus disease (EVD) is a viral hemorrhagic fever of humans and other primates caused by Ebola viruses. It was first identified in 1976 in the Democratic Republic of Congo in a village near the Ebola River, from which it takes its name.

Lake at the Highest altitude in the World.

Tilicho Lake  located in the Manang district of Nepal is the lake at the highest altitude in the World, . It is situated at an altitude of 4,919 meters (16,138 ft) in the Annapurna range of the Himalayas. 

Current Affairs June 2017

1. Cyclone running in Bangladesh ? MORA

2.The World Milk Day (WMD) is observed on which date? June 1

3.World Environment Day: June 5

4. Theme of World Environment Day 2017 : "Connect With Nature"

5. Saudi Arabia,Egypt,Baharain,United Arab Emirates,Libya,Yemen have cut diplomatic relation with Qatar from June 05,2017.

6.Nepali Congress President Sher Bahadur Deuba was elected the 40th Prime Minister of Nepal on 06 June 2017. It is the fourth time that Deuba become Prime Minister as he had already led the government from 1995 to 1997, from 2001 to 2002, and from 2004 to 2005 in the past.

7.Total budget for fiscal year 2074/75: Rs 12,78,99,48,55000

8. When did President Vidya Devi Bhandari departed for Switzerland ? 13 June 2017.

9.When did the cargo train arrive Birgunj after 5 days journey form Visakapatnam ? 13 June 2017.

10. 14 June of ever year is celebrated as World Blood Donor Day. Theme of 2017 is. "Give Blood.Give Now. Give Often"

11.How many new astronauts were selected by NASA in 2017 ? 12

12.Who has won the 2017 French Open Men’s Singles Tennis Tournament?-Rafael Nadal

13.The International Albinism Awareness Day (IAAD) is observed on which date? -June 13

14.Who has won the 2017 French Open Women’s Singles Tennis Tournament?Jelena Ostapenko

15.Which country has launched the world’s smallest and cheapest private jet “Vision Jet”? United States

16. Who won the ICC Champions Trophy 2017? Pakistan.

Farthest Flight by HoverBoard

The farthest flight by hoverboard is 2,252.4 m (7,389 ft 9 in) 

 Achieved by Franky Zapata (France).

 In Sausset-les-Pins, France, on 30 April 2016.

The Flyboard Air is powered by jet engine propulsion, and its use allowed Franky to beat the previous record by nearly 2 km.

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