Sunday, May 10, 2020

Biggest, Longest,Smallest etc of Nepal, Biggest Lake of Nepal


  • Longest Waterfall of Nepal: Hyartung Waterfall located in Terathum District of eastern Nepal. Total height is 365 meter. 
  • Biggest River: Koshi
  • Longest River: Karnali (507 KM)
  • Deepest River : Gandaki
  • Most rainfall in Nepal: Pokhara, Kaski district
  • District headquarter at highest altitude: Simikot (Capital of Humla district . 2946 M from sea level)
  • Least rainfall in Nepal : Lomanthang, Mustang District
  • Tallest temple of Nepal: Nyatpol (Bhaktapur)
  • Temple at highest altitude: Muktinath Temple (3749 meter)
  • Biggest lake of Nepal : Rara Lake (Mugu District)
  • Biggest Glacier: Ghumbu Glacier
  • Bigget Library of Nepal : Libarary at Tribhuwan University.
  • Longest Highway of Nepal: Mahendra Highway (1027.67 KM)
  • Tallest Palace of Nepal: Nine Storey Palace (Basantapur Durbar Square, Kathmandu)
  • Biggest national park of Nepal : Shey- Phoksundo National Park(3555 Sq. Km)
  • Smallest national park of Nepal : Rara National Park (106 Sq. Km)
Similar Links: Nepal Records

Medicinal Plants of Nepal

The use of medicinal plants in Nepal is from ancient time. As Nepal is rich in biodiversity and also in ancient culture ,the use of medicine from plants are very useful even these days.The component of the plants which can sure some disease are called medicinal plants.

  1.  How many types of vegetation are found in Nepal ? Around 6500
  2. Around how many vegetation are use for medicinal purpose in Nepal ? 400
  3. Different types of Medicinal plants found in Nepal. 


  • Ghiu Kumari(Aloe Barbandensis) : Mostly used in burning skin
  • Tulsi (Ocinum Sanctom): Used in sore throat and while common cold also used in tea. 
  • Bojo (Acorus Calamus): Sore throat
  • Titepati (Arthemisia Vulgaris Linn): Skin disease
  • Harro (Terminalia Chebula): Cough, Jaundice
  • Barro(Terminalia Bellirica): Cough
  • Amala (Emblica Offcinalis): Hair improvement, Vitamin C source
  • Chiraito(Swertia Corniculata): Urine related disease. 
  • Chutro(Berbis Artistata): Fever
  • Timur (Zanthoxyhum Armatum): Stomach Pain
  • Ghodtapre (Actica Hypocotila): Memory builder
  • Jatamasi (Nardastachuas Jatamansi): For beautiful hair and Face
  • Asuro(Adhatoda Vasica): Cough
  • Yasargumba (Cordyceps Sinensis):Sexual power increase.
  • Lemon Grass: Food Appetizer

Saturday, May 9, 2020

IEA Report: Global Energy Review, 2020

1. From how many countries IEA Report: Global Energy Review, 2020 was made ? 30 
2.According to the report, what percent of the daily electricity demand has been reduced ? - 15%
3. The Global Coal Demand reduced by how much percentage as compared to 2019? - 8%
4. The oil demand was reduced by 5%. The transport connectivity all over the world has been reduced by 50% and aviation has been reduced by 60%
5.The Carbon Dioxide Emissions have declined by what percent as compared to 2019 levels ? 8%
 This is almost 2.6 giga tonnes. These levels of carbons dioxide was found in earths in 2010

Who started what in Nepal ? GK Nepal

1.  Gunakamdev- Indra jatra,Krishna jatra, lakhe jatra,Kumari Pooja.
2. Jagjyoti Malla- Bisket Jatra
3. Gajat Prakash Malla- Gaijatra
4. Bronze Money: Ratna Malla
5. Leather Currency: Siddhi Narasingha Malla

Some nick names of famous people of Nepal.

1. Iron man of Nepal: Political leader Ganesh Man Singh.
2. Unlucky King: Jaya Prakash Malla
3. Mad King: Laxmi Narasingha Malla
4. Incapable King: King Gyanendra
5. King of Justice: Ram Shah
6. Mad Prince: Shree 5 Surendra
7. Kabindara: Pratap Malla
8. Alive Martyrs: Tanka Prasad Acharya
9. Dhankute King: Dev Shumsher
10. Araniko: Balabahu

Friday, May 8, 2020

Current Affairs | 09 May 2020 |

1.Which disaster Australia witnesses that killed many lives and  also caused huge destruction of ptoperty?- Wild Fire.
2. Who has been recently named as the new rsultan of Oman? -Haitham bin Tariq
3. According to the recent study conducted by the Swiss bank Julius Baer, which is the most expensive city of the world for luxury goods? - Hong Kong
4.The entire government of which country resigned recently after the constitutional amendments announced by its President?- Russia 
5. The United Nation’s COP 26 climate change summit, which has been postponed to 2021, was scheduled to be held in which city? Glasgow, Scotland.



Hydrogen rail, GK Nepal 09 May 2020

  1. When was Chitwan National park of Nepal declared plastic free ? 2075 B.S Poush 27
  2. At which place Nepal ranks for the production of Ginger in the world ? Third (2018 AD)
  3. When did Nepal government gifted a pair of Rhinoceros to China ? 2018 AD July 12
  4. What were the name of the Rhinoceros gifted to China ? Bhadra and Rupsi
  5. When did Nepal government published 100 tourist destination of Nepal ? - 2075 B.S Kartik 15
  6. Name the third cable car built under private sector ? - Kalinnchowk Cable Car
  7. Where in Nepal Bio Village Model Programme is launched ? Tanahu

Hydrogen Rail
  • Where in the world hydrogen rail came into use for the first time in the world ? Germany(2018 September 16)
  • What is the other name of Hydrogen rail ? - Hydrail 
  • What is the name of first Hydrogen rail  ? The Coradia iLint is the world’s first passenger train powered by a hydrogen fuel cell, which produces electrical power for traction. This zero-emission train emits low levels of noise, with exhaust being only steam and condensed water.



Important Awards and Prizes distributed in different fields of Nepal.

1. Madan Puruskar -
2. Sajha Puruskar
3. Jagadamba Shree Puruskar
4. Chinnalata Puruskar

1. When was Madan Prize established ? 2012 BS
2. Madan Prize was established on the memory of which personality ? - Madan Shumsher
3.What is the amount of Madan Prize ? 1 Lakh Rupees

Thursday, May 7, 2020

Styrene Gas, Vizag Gas Tragedy

  1. When did Styrene gas leaked from LG Plant of Viskahapathnam  ? 07 May 2020
  2. What is Styrene Gas ? Styrene gas is colorless and odorless gas also known as vinyl,ethyl and phenyl benzene which is neuro-toxins. This gas effects respiratory system. Continuous exposure to styrene gas for 10 minutes results to death.  
  3. What is the chemical formula of Styrene gas ?C6H5CH=CH2
  4. Styrene gas is also known as ? Vinylbenzene, ethylbenzene and phenylbenzene
  5.  Styrene gas is used in making what types of products ?  rubber, plastic, insulation, fiberglass, pipes, automobile and boat parts, food containers, and carpet backing.

Check Points between Nepal and India

These are the check points that are used for business purpose between India and Nepal:
NEPAL/INDIA
  1. Pashupatinagar/Sukhiya Pokhari
  2. Kakarvitta/ Naxalbari
  3. Bhadrapur/Galgaliya
  4. Biratnagar/Jogbani
  5. Setoband/Bhimnagar
  6. Rajbiraj/Kunauli
  7. Janakpur/Jayanagar
  8. Jaleswor/Bhittamod
  9. Malangwa/Sonabarsha
  10. Gaur/Bairganiya
  11. Birgunj/Raxaul
  12. Bairawa/Sunauli/Nautanwa
  13. Taulihawa/Khunwa
  14. Krishnanagar/Badani
  15. Koilabas/Jarwa
  16. Nepalgunj/Rupediya
  17. Rajapur/Katerniyaghat
  18. Kailali/Tikonia
  19. Dhangadi/Gairifanta
  20. Mahendranagar/Banbasa
  21. Mahakali/Jhulaghat
  22. Darchula/Dharchula
  23. Nawalparasi/Dhutibari
  24. Sikta/Biswabazar
  25. Laukaha/Thadi
  26. Guleriya/Murtiya


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