Latest Current Affairs Nepal | Rapid Assessment of Socio-Economic Impact of COVID-19 in Nepal’

1. What ratio of employees of both formal and informal micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) in Nepal have lost their jobs as a result of coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, according to study  'Rapid Assessment of Socio-Economic Impact of COVID-19 in Nepal’  commisioned by United Nations Development Program (UNDP) in Nepal ? 3 out 5

2. What percentage of  fall in remittance is likely to range this fiscal year due virus ? 15 to 20 percent

3. What is the new decline Nepal’s projected pre-COVID GDP growth rate of 8.5 percent in 2019-2020 due COVID-19 ? 2.5%

4. What percent of men lost their jobs during the lockdown, compared to 41 percent of females ? 28 percent. 

5.What percent of tourist arrival in Nepal are likely to fall by Corona Virus effect  in 2020 ? 60 percent.

First death from Corona Virus in Nepal

Nepal has reported first coronavirus death on 16 May 2020. A 29-year-old female from Bahrabise of Sindhupalchowk tested positive for the deadly virus during PCR test at NPHL on Saturday, according to Health Ministry of Nepal.

Nepal policies and program 2020/21(2077/78). Current Affairs Nepal.

1. What was the term that brought Nepal President Vidya Devi Bhandari under controversy on presentation of Nation policy and programme 2019/20 last year ? "mero sarkar"

2. As per the constitutional provision, the government needs to present the fiscal budget on which date of every year ? 15 Jestha.

3. Where did President unveil the Nation Policies and program ? Joint session of house of representative and National Assembly.

4. When did Supreme Court (SC) on directed the government to accelerate PCR testing among people suspected to have been infected by coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in order to save the public from this pandemic ? 01 Jestha 2077.

5. International Monetary Fund (IMF) approved a disbursement to Nepal under the Rapid Credit Facility (RCF) equivalent to what amount to help effect of COVID-19 ? about US$214 million,

Transparency International corruption Index 2019

1. Which is the number one nation as per Transparency International corruption index 2019 for least corruption ? Denmark with 88 points out of 100. 
2. Which is the most corrupted country as per Corruption Index 2019 ? Somalia with 10 points
3. What position Nepal holds ? 124 with 31 points
4. What positions Afghanistan holds ? 172 with 16 points
5. How many country were included in index ? 180

Sugauli Treaty

 The farsighted unification campaign of King Prithvi Narayan Shah from small state of Gorkha expanded its territory to Sikkim in the east, Satlaj in the west, Gorakhpur in the south and himalaya parbat to the north. The campaign after Prithvi Narayan Shah were lighted by King Pratap Shah, Rajendralaxmi, Bahadur Shah and Bhimsen Thapa. During this campaign dispute arose with East- India Company of India regarding  22 villages of Butwal leading to war in 1814 AD.(1871 BS). The 800 miles border with India were stationed by East India company army at different area. The East India Company declared war with Nepal in 1 Nov 1814 AD. 

Balabhadra Kunwar from Nepal was stationed in Nalapani, Khalanga, similarly Bhakti Thapa and Amar Sing Thapa leaded Nepali army in Deuthal and in the west respectively. Due to lack of improvised weapon, trained army and many other reasons Nepal lost her war with the company. The defeat in war resulted to sign the treaty called sugauli treaty. Jagaraj Mishara and Chandrasekhar Upadhyay signed the treaty on 28 November 1815 AD likewise Major Brad Shaw from EIC signed the treaty on 02 Dec 1815. So the Sugauli treaty came in effect from  March 1816 AD (1872 BS Mangsir 19). 

The border treaty signed between the then government of East India Company and Nepal on March 4, 1816 is known as the Sugauli Treaty. The result of the treaty was that Nepal lost almost one-third of its territory on the east, south and west. Students of history know it well why and how the treaty took place. But it would be beneficial for others as well to know the historical background of the country. Late King Prithvi Narayan Shah unified the small fiefdoms / principalities and created a big and powerful Nepal. 

International Lake Summit 2018, Lake Summit, Nepal gk in english, 14 May 2020

1. Where and when was international lake summit was organized in 2018 ? Pokhara, Nepal. (2018, May 11-12)
2. Who is known as "Ayameli Kavi" of Nepal ? Tilbikram Nembang
3. Where is "Cheli Tihar" culture in Nepal ? Far Western Region of Nepal
4. From when all channels of Nepal Television (NTV) started to display in HD version ? 2075 BS Magh 17
5. Which is the first television channel of Nepal ? Nepal Television
6. When was Nepal television established ? 2041 BS
7. When is Martyrs day celebrated in Nepal ? Magh 16
8. From when the "Crown of King" in Nrayanhiti Royal palace was open to view for public ? 2075, Kartik 4
9. Mention the date when ECTS (Electronic Cargo Tracking system) was target to introduce in Nepal, to track the electronic cargo from third country via Kolkata. ? 2075, Falgun 3 
10. Who is the most youngest player in T-20 tournament to make half century in his first match? Sandip Jora (Nepal)

Gk of Nepal, 10 Questions with answers, 14 May 2020

1. By which year Nepal government aims to eradicate Leprosy from Nepal ? 2020 AD
2. Where is Gautam Buddha International Cricket stadium is being built in Nepal ? Bharatpur, Chitwan
3. Under which foundation Gautan Buddha international cricket stadium is being built ? Dhurmus-Suntali foundation, total estimated cost is 3000000000 (3 arab). The stadium is aimed to complete by 2 years from 2075 BS Magh 16.
4. As per financial report 2074/75 presented by Insurance Committee how many people have insurance policy ? 4343535, 15 % of total population are reach of insurance policy. 
5. When did BS Rana, famous artist died ? 2075 BS, Magh18
6. Where in Nepal second national Ski competition was organized ? Mustang
7. From when Nepal started "Hello Swasthya" programme ? 2069, Kartik 29
8. Which is the first SAARC country to incooperate Control Tourism ? - 
9. As per 2018 "Doing business report" where do Nepal stands ? 110
10. Who is known as Adhunik Kavi of Nepal ? Gopal Prasad  Rimal

Nepal gk question, 14 May 2020

1. Oldest grain of the world ? Soyabean
2. Which is the first nation to free public transport ? Luxembourg
3. Study of animals ? Zoology
4. When was air agreement between Japan and Nepal was signed for renewal ? 2019 Jan 9
5. Where is Dahare Deurali located ? Parbat (The place is concept for open zoo)

Nepal GK question, 13 May 2020

1. Name the first women president of UNO general assembly ? - Bijaya Laxmi Pandit (India, 1953 AD)
2. From how what age group literacy class is organized in Nepal ? Age 15 and above
3. Previously what age group were only included in literacy class in Nepal ? Age 15-60
4. When was Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank established ? 2014 AD June 24
5. When was Kalanki-Koteswor road section was handed to Nepal Government by Chinese government ? 2075 BS Magh 14
6. How many radio station are in operation in Nepal by the end of Falgun 2074 BS ? 627
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Nepal gk questions, 13 May 2020, Nepal Tourism Board

As per Tourism Board Nepal how many tourist visited Nepal in 2018 AD ? 1173072

Year- No of Tourist Visited Nepal
2014- 790118
2015- 538970
2016- 753002
2017- 940218
2018- 1173072

Region        2017       2018        Increase
SAARC    238916    301963        25.74
Asia          239106    316761        27
Europe      197285    243285        23.3
America    94251      109062        9.30