International Days in Mays

• The 2018 International Firefighters’ Day (IFFD) is observed on which date? - May 4
• The 2018 World Athletics Day (WAD) is observed on which date?- May 7
• International Nursing Day ?-May 12 
• World Redcross Day ? -May 8
• The 2018 World Cartoonist’s Day is observed on which date?- May 5
• When is "The World Press Freedom Day" is observed ?- May 3

May
May 2	World Tuna Day
3	World Press Freedom Day
8-9	Time of Remembrance and Reconciliation for Those Who Lost Their Lives During the Second World War
10	World Migratory Bird Day "Vesak", the Day of the Full Moon
15	International Day of Families
17	World Telecommunication and Information Society Day
21	World Day for Cultural Diversity for Dialogue and Development
22	International Day for Biological Diversity
23	International Day to End Obstetric Fistula
29	International Day of UN Peacekeepers
31	World No-Tobacco Day

Gorkhapatra GK 9 May Wednesday-

1. From when Cooling Period was effective to the CEO of Insurance company for 6 months ? - 2075 Baisakh 23
2. When did agreement between Government and Transport business personnel took place regarding ending of syndicate system ? 2075 Baisakh 23
3.  First female CEO in Nepal Banijya bank ? Shivadevi Kafle
4. When did Russian president took oath for fourth time as president ? - 2018 May 1
5. Most busy air route of 2017 ? - Singapore - Kwalalampur  (AOG aviation)
6. When did UAE established Embassay officially in Kathmandu ? 2016 May 10
7. When is International nursing day observed ? May 12
8. Rotation of Earth around it axis is called ? - Rotation
9. How long do earth take to rotate on its axis ? 23 Hrs 56 Min 4.09 Sec
10. Solar Energy, Wind Energy, Hydro energy all are which type of Natural resources ? Renewable
11. Natural Gas, Petrol, Coal etc are which types of Energy sources ? Non-Renewable
12. Headquarter of Human rights office for UN ? Jeneva
13. First Nepali shoulder to receive Victoria Cross for Britain Government ? - Kulbir Thapa
14. Oldest Vedas ? Rigve
15. From when Machine Readable Passport was distributed to Nepalese ? 2067 B.S Poush 11
16. Who invented Brail for blind ? - Lui Brail
17. Who started using B.S in Nepal ? Bikram Aditya
18. 23.4 Degree North Latitude is called Tropic of Cancer
19. 23.5 Degree South Latitude is called Tropic of Capricon
20. When was NRN Organization was established in 2003 October 11
21. World Redcross day is observed in May 8.

GKIQ: International Treaties and Conventions signed and ...

GKIQ: International Treaties and Conventions signed and ...:  Convention against Torture and Other Cruel, Inhuman or Degrading Treatment or Punishment, 1984  Convention for the Suppression of Unlaw...

The World Press Freedom Day 2018 Theme

1. When is "The World Press Freedom Day" is observed ?- May 3
2. What is the theme of "The World press Freedom Day" ? - Keeping Power in Check: Media, Justice and The Rule of Law. 

2068 National Census Nepal

2068 National Census
Total Population: 26494504
Male-12849041 (48.50)
Female-13645436(51.50)
Total Family-5427302
Average family member per family-4.88
Population Density per Sq. Km-180
Population Growth Rate- 1.35
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Himalayan population: 1781792(6.73%)
Hill Area population:11394007(43%)
Terai: 13318705(50.27%)

Commercial Points in border between Nepal and China.

1. Olangchunggola- Taplejung
2. Kimathanka- Sankhuwasabha
3. Yari-Humla
4. Kodari-Sindhupachowk
5. Tinker- Darchula
6. Namja Bhanjyang- Mugu
7. Kerung- Rasuwa
8. Lamabagar-Dolakha
9. Larke Bhanjyang- Gorkha

20 latest Questions- Gorkhapatra 19 Baisakh Quiz

1. What is the per capita income of Nepalese as per report published by Central Statistics Bureau  in Baisakh,2075 ? - 1400 USD (Rs.106000)
2. What is the estimated economic development of Nepal of 2074/75 as per report published by CSB , Nepal ? -5.89 %
3. When in International Labor Day ? May 01
4. From which year International Labor Day is celebrated ? - 1890 A.D
5. How many cities are being planned to built in the circuit of Kathmandu ? 4
6. What is the capacity of biggest Solar plant being built by Nepal Electricity Authority and where is it located ? 25 MW-Devighat Nuwakot
7. Who received DADASAHEB FALKE FOUNDATION Most Versatile Actress Award 2018 ? Manisha Koirala
8. When did Nepal celebrated 2562 Buddha Jayanti ? 2075 Baisakh 17
9. When was International Buddha Summit was held in Nepal ?- 2075 Baisakh 15 and 16
10. Which community in Nepal migrate their home when member of their family dies ? - RAUTE
11. When was AMNESTY International established ? 1961 A.D May 28
12. "PAHICHAN" prize 2018 was awarded to which writings ? "BHUIYA"- from Yagyas
13. When did Slovenia established counselor in Nepal ? 2075 Baisakh 16 (2018 April 29)  
14. When did National Economic Survey started first time in Nepal ?  2075 B.S Baisakh 1
15. How many mountains are opened for climb in Nepal ? 414
16. When did North and South Korea signed agreement to end the long war ? -2108 April 27
17. Who won the best movie 2074 in Nepal provided by NFDC National Film Award-2074 ? Satru gate
18. Who received Gorkhapatra National Reporters Award2075 ? Bhairav Risal
19. As per report published by CSB in 2075 Baisakh, what is the total contribution of agriculture and forest in National GDP ? 27.10%
20. Smallest unit which carry heredity in humans ? Gene

International Treaties and Conventions signed and adopted by Nepal

•  Convention against Torture and Other Cruel, Inhuman or Degrading Treatment or Punishment, 1984
•  Convention for the Suppression of Unlawful Acts against the Safety of Civil Aviation, (Montreal Convention) 1971
•  Convention for the Suppression of the Traffic in Persons and of the Exploitation of the Prostitution of Others
•  Convention on Biological Diversity, 1992
•  Agreement Relating to the Implementation of Part XI of the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea of 10 December 1982
•  Basel Convention on the Control of Transboundary Movements of Hazardous Wastes and Their Disposal, 1989
•  Charter of The South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation
•  Convention (I) for the Amelioration of the Condition of the Wounded and Sick in Armed Forces in the Field, 1949
•  Convention (II) for the Amelioration of the Condition of Wounded, Sick and Shipwrecked Members of Armed Forces at Sea, 1949
•  Convention (III) Relative to the Treatment of Prisoners of War, 1949
•  Convention (IV) relative to the Protection of Civilian Persons in Time of War, 1949
•  Convention on the Prohibition of the Development, Production, Stockpiling and Use of Chemical Weapons and on their Destruction
•  Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities
•  Convention on the Rights of the Child
•  Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora
•  Convention on Wetlands of International Importance especially as Waterfowl Habitat, 1971
•  Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination against Women
•  Convention on the Political Rights of Women
•  Convention on the Prevention and Punishment of Crimes against Internationally Protected Persons, including Diplomatic Agents
•  Convention on the Prevention and Punishment of the Crime of Genocide
•  Geneva Convention on the High Seas, 1958
•  Indigenous and Tribal Peoples Convention
•  International Air Services Transit Agreement, 1994
•  International Convention against Apartheid in Sports
•  International Convention against Doping in Sport 2005
•  International Convention against the Taking of Hostages, 1979
•  International Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Racial Discrimination,
•  International Convention on the Prevention of Marine Pollution by Dumping of Wastes and Other Matter
•  International Convention on the Suppression and Punishment of the Crime of Apartheid
•  Convention on the Safety of United Nations and Associated Personnel, 1994
•  Convention on the privileges and immunities on the specialized agencies
•  Kyoto Protocol to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change, 1997
•  Montreal Protocol on Substances that Deplete the Ozone Layer (as agreed in 1987)
•  Optional Protocol to the Convention on the Elimination of Discrimination against Women
•  Optional Protocol to the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities
•  Optional Protocol to the Convention on the Rights of the Child on the Involvement of Children in Armed Conflict
•  Optional Protocol to the Convention on the Rights of the Child on the Sale of Children, Child Prostitution and Child Pornography
•  International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights
•  International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights
•  Protocol for the Prohibition of the Use of Asphyxiating, Poisonous or Other Gases, and of Bacteriological Methods of Warfare, 1925
•  Protocol to Amend the Convention for the Unification of certain Rules Relating to International Carriage by Air, (The Hague Protocol 1955)
•  SAARC Convention on Preventing and Combating Trafficking in Women and Children for Prostitution
•  Optional Protocol to the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights
•  Optional Protocol to the Vienna Convention on Consular Relations concerning Acquisition of Nationality
•  Optional Protocol to the Vienna Convention on Diplomatic Relations, Concerning the Compulsory Settlement of Disputes
•  Protocol Amending the Single Convention on Narcotic Drugs, 1961
•  Protocol Amending the Slavery Convention
•  The Universal Declaration of Human Rights
•  Treaty Banning Nuclear Weapon Tests in the Atmosphere, in Outer Space and Under Water, 1963
•  SAARC Convention on Regional Arrangements for the Promotion of Child Welfare in South Asia
•  Second Optional Protocol to the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights, aiming at the Abolition of the Death penalty
•  Single Convention on Narcotic Drugs 1961 as Amended by the 1972 Protocol Amending the Single Convention
•  Slavery Convention
•  Statute of the International Atomic Energy Agency, 1957
•  Statute of the International Court of Justice
•  Stockholm Convention on Persistent Organic Pollutants,
•  Supplementary Convention on the Abolition of Slavery, the Slave Trade, and Institutions and Practices Similar to Slavery
•  Vienna Convention on Diplomatic Relations, 1961
•  WHO Framework Convention on Tobacco Control, 2003
•  Treaty on the Prohibition of the Emplacement of Nuclear Weapons and other Weapons of Mass Destruction on the Seabed and the Ocean Floor and in the Subsoil Thereof, 1971
•  United Nations Charter
•  United Nations Convention against Ilicit Traffic in Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances, 1988
•  United Nations Convention of the Law of Seas, 1982
•  United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification in Countries Experiencing Serious Drought and:or Desertification, Particularly in Africa
•  United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change, 1992
•  Vienna Convention for the Protection of the Ozone Layer, 1985
•  Vienna Convention on Consular Relations, 1963
•  Warsaw Convention for the Unification of certain Rules Relating to International Carriage by Air, 1929

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Nepal Biggest-smallest...and others

Longest Waterfall : Hyatung Jharna, 365 M- Terathum
Longest Hanging Bridge : Hanging bridge over Mahakali River , 1452.95 M
Biggest Hunting Reserve: Dorpatan Hunting Reserves
Biggest Districts: - Dolpa (7889 Sq.Km)
Smallest Districts:- Bhaktapur (119 Sq. Km)
Biggest factory : - Hetauda cement factory
Biggest lake : Rara Lake
Biggest River:- Saptakoshi
Biggest National Park : She Phoksundo Wildlife Reserves (3555 Sq. Km)
Smallest National Park: Rara National Park (106 Sq. Km)
Longest Highway: -Mahendra Highway
Oldest temple : Swayambunath
First National Park : Chitwan National Park (2016 B.S)
Most raining place : Pokhara
Least rainfall receiving place: Lhomanthang
Deepest River: Gandaki
Longest River: Karnali
Biggest River: Koshi
.......TBC

April 30 - Gk Nepal- 15 Question about Nepal

1. Geographically Nepal is divided in how many parts ? - 3 (Himalayan, Hilly and Terai Region)
2. How much percent of total Nepal's land is Terai ? - 17%
3.  Where is Gosaikunda located ? - Rasuwa
4. Which Mountain is referred to calculate mean time of Nepal ? - Gaurishankar Himal
5. Nilgiri Mountain fall in which Himalayan Range ?- Dhaulagiri
6. How many small and big rivers are suppose to be flowing in Nepal ?-6000
7. Average length of East West Nepal ? -885 KM
8. District popular for Coffee production in Nepal ? - Gulmi
9. When was radio Nepal etsablished ? - 2007/12/20
10. Nilgad river mixes in which river ? - Mahakali
11. At what height muktinath temple located ? - 3750 M
12. Biggest river of Nepal ? Saptakoshi
13. How much small is Nepal compared to China ? - 65 times
14. Which district headquarter is located at highest altitude of Nepal ? Simikot
15. Average breadth of South North Nepal ? - 193 KM