General Knowledge Trivia from Gorkhapatra
- Who won the Copa America Football 2015 title held in Chile from June 11 to July 4, 2015?Chile
- Which institution was honored with the Best Cooperative Business Award for 2071 by the National Cooperative Federation?Laligurans Multi-Purpose Cooperative, Pulchowk, Lalitpur
- When did Nepal first enter the world rankings for international T20 cricket?July 2015
- Who is credited with the saying, “Good friends support in trouble, a good wife supports in poverty, and good children support in old age”?Chanakya
- Who was elected as the president of the Federation of Nepalese Chambers of Commerce and Industry during the special general assembly on July 2, 2015, at Pragya Pratisthan, Kamaladi?Pashupati Murarka
- From July 5, 2015, how many countries were included in the Ministry of Labour and Employment’s free visa and free ticket policy for Nepali migrant workers?7
- Who was the first woman nominated as a Supreme Court judge in Afghanistan’s history?Anisa Rasouli
- Who was awarded the Presidential Best Farmer Award (worth NPR 200,000)?Kalu Hamal
- Which district was the first in Nepal to distribute farmer ID cards?Baglung
- Which country provided assistance for the construction of the BP Highway (Banepa-Sindhuli-Bardibas)?Japan
- The Byasi ethnic group primarily resides in Darchula; where does the Mugali ethnic group primarily reside?Mugu
- New York is located on the banks of the Hudson River; which river runs alongside New Delhi?Yamuna
- Which country holds presidential elections every year?Switzerland
- What is the wind blowing along the West African coast called?Tornado
- When was the first black card issued in world sports history?During the 30th Summer Olympics in London, 2012
- In the July 5, 2015, referendum in Greece regarding whether to accept a bailout package, what percentage voted against it?60%
- Dolpa is Nepal’s largest district; which is the smallest?Bhaktapur
- Which is the world’s largest landlocked country?Kazakhstan
- When did tea cultivation begin in Nepal?1920 BS (1863 CE)
- Where is the 15-language inscription from King Pratap Malla’s era located?Hanumandhoka
- Which palace in Nepal is known as the “Palace of 99 Courtyards”?Bhaktapur Palace
- When was Nepal’s first central prison established?1951 BS (1894 CE), during Bir Shamsher’s reign
- Which Malla king introduced leather currency?Siddhi Narsingh Malla
- Who authored the book *Jailma 20 Varsha*?Khadgaman Singh
- How many times a day do Muslims perform Namaz?5 times
- When is Jyapu Day celebrated in Nepal?On Yomari Punhi
- Who introduced the Vision 2020 concept related to Nepal’s tourism sector?Takashi Miyahara, Japan
- The Mahendra Highway passes mostly through Nawalparasi; which district does the Siddhartha Highway primarily pass through?Syangja
- What is Nepal’s highest civilian honor?Nepal Ratna
- How many constitutional bodies were provisioned in Nepal’s Interim Constitution of 2063?6
- Which place in Nepal was declared a bat conservation area in Shrawan 2070?Dewanadhiya, Kapilvastu
- What is the largest hydropower project in Bhutan?Tala (1020 MW)
- When and where was Mother Teresa born?August 26, 1910, Macedonia
- How many categories are land classified into under the new land use policy introduced by the government?13
- When and where was the international conference on Nepal’s post-earthquake reconstruction held?June 25, 2015 (2072 Asar 10), Kathmandu
- Who was appointed as the Member-Secretary of the National Sports Council (RakhEP)?Keshav Kumar Bista
- Who was selected as the president of the International Cricket Council?Zaheer Abbas (Pakistan)
- From when was all public procurement to be conducted electronically?August 1, 2015 (2072 Shrawan 1)
- When did Sister Nirmala, Mother Teresa’s successor, pass away?June 23, 2015 (2072 Asar 8)
- When is International Olympic Day celebrated?June 23
- Who is credited with the saying, “We are shaped by our thoughts; we become what we think. When the mind is pure, joy follows like a shadow”?Gautam Buddha
- Whose statue was installed at UNESCO headquarters in Paris on June 22, 2015?Gautam Buddha
- Which was the first commission formed for administrative reform in Nepal?Buch Commission, 2009 BS (1952 CE)
- Who, at the age of 58, set five national records in sports, including one in sit-ups and four in chin-ups?Ramchandra Khanal
- What is the target year for Nepal to transition from a least developed country to a developing country?2022
- Where is the famous tourist destination Poon Hill located?Myagdi
- Nepal ranks 11th globally in earthquake risk; what is its rank for flood and water-related disaster risk?30th
- Who won the Little Miss and Mister World 2015 titles for Most Talented and Photo Model of the World at the international children’s beauty pageant in Bodrum, Turkey, in June 2015?Meghika Kapri, 10 years old
- Which country recently lost dozens of lives due to the MERS outbreak?South Korea
- Who won the 18th Tilottama Gold Cup Football Tournament?Rupandehi-11
- When did the founder of Rastriya Prajatantra Party Nepal and former minister Lawati pass away at age 76?May 8, 2015 (2072 Jestha 25)
- Which is currently the world’s largest technology company and most valuable brand?Apple
- Which country has the world’s oldest national anthem?Japan
- Who is known as the “History Shiromani”?Baburam Acharya
- Who was recommended as the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court by the Constitutional Council?Kalyan Shrestha
- What is cancer called in Nepali?Arbuda Rog
- Which fruit can be used to generate electricity?Apple
- Which body handled foreign affairs during the Rana regime?Munsikhana
- According to the 13th Plan, by when does Nepal aim to become self-reliant in hydropower and start exporting it?2027
- Which religious site in Nepal is known as Harihar Kshetra?Devghat
- Under Nepal’s Interim Constitution of 2063, who is entitled to free basic healthcare?Every citizen
- In the context of the environment, what does PPP stand for?Polluter Pays Principle
- When was a friendly football match held between top leaders, including the Prime Minister, and celebrities to support earthquake victims?May 7, 2015 (2072 Jestha 23)
- When did Sepp Blatter, elected as FIFA president on May 29, 2015, resign?June 2, 2015
- Who is credited with the saying, “Wisdom, courage, temperance, and justice are the main qualities of a good community”?Plato
- According to the Ministry of Information and Communications, how many FM radios had obtained operating licenses by Chaitra 2071?617
- Where is Byas Himal located?Darchula
- Where in Nepal have signs of a volcano been found?Dailekh
- When did the United States drop an atomic bomb on Nagasaki during World War II?September 9, 1945
- Which is the second-largest continent by area?Africa
- Who is known as the “Light of Asia”?Gautam Buddha
- Who is considered the founder of modern psychology?Sigmund Freud
- Where was Nepal’s first vulture festival held?Nawalparasi
- In which constitution was the National Human Rights Commission established as a constitutional body?Nepal’s Interim Constitution of 2063
- When did a massive earthquake strike Haiti, killing over 200,000 people?January 12, 2010
- When was social reformer Mahaguru Falgunanda declared a national luminary?December 2, 2009 (2066 Mangsir 16)
- Which is the world’s first written constitution?Constitution of the United States
- Which country has the world’s largest military power?China
- When was ICIMOD established?December 5, 1983
- According to the 13th Plan (2070/71–2072/73), what is the target average life expectancy for Nepalis by the plan’s end?71 years
- Which was the first country Nepal signed a labor agreement with?Qatar
- What is Nepal’s rank as a member of the World Trade Organization?147th
- Where is the famous religious and tourist site Rambhapani located?Palpa
- In the Licchavi era, what was the lowest administrative unit called, and what was its head called?Gram, Pradhan
- Who said, “Learn from others’ mistakes, as you have little time to learn from your own”?Chanakya
- In May 2015, where did extreme heat cause nearly 2,500 deaths?India
- Where was the world’s fastest train recently developed?Japan
- Who was the first Nepali athlete to win an international medal?Jit Bahadur K.C.
- Who was elected FIFA president on May 29, 2015?Sepp Blatter, Switzerland
- What rank did Shesh Ghale, president of the Non-Resident Nepali Association, achieve on Australia’s rich list?99th
- When did a 7.8 magnitude earthquake strike Japan?May 30, 2015
- Where in Nepal was a full-size statue of King Jaya Varma excavated in 1992?Maligaon area, Kathmandu
- Where do the Jirel people primarily reside?Dolakha, Ramechhap
- When is International Everest Day celebrated?May 29
- Who was awarded the National Journalism Award 2071 worth NPR 200,000?Dharmendra Jha
- When was the donor conference for post-earthquake reconstruction in Nepal scheduled?June 25, 2015 (2072 Asar 10)
- Who authored the famous book *Animal Farm*?George Orwell
- What was the chief of police called during the Licchavi era?Sarvadandanayak
- When and where was the first World Women’s Conference held?1975, Mexico
- Who won the Miss Nepal 2015 title?Evana Manandhar
- Which team won the 8th Indian Premier League 2015?Mumbai Indians
- Who said, “Conversation should be pleasant, not artificial; free, but not vulgar; learned, but not pedantic; novel, but not false”?William Shakespeare
- Which country has the world’s longest trekking route, the Great Himalayan Trail?Nepal
- When did the Everest Marathon, the world’s highest marathon, begin?2003
- Where was the climate assembly held to raise awareness about mitigating climate change impacts?Setiweni, Baitadi
- Which country topped the 2015 World Happiness Report published in April?Switzerland
- Who is the world’s shortest man?Chandra Bahadur Dangi
- What replaced GATT?WTO
- Who is known as the father of genetics?Gregor Johann Mendel
- Which acid is found in lemon juice?Citric Acid
- When was Lord Gautam Buddha born?563 BCE
- According to the World Economic Forum’s Travel and Tourism Competitiveness Report 2015, published on May 6, 2015, what was Nepal’s rank?102nd
- When did a major earthquake strike Gorkha, causing a national disaster?April 25, 2015 (2072 Baisakh 12)
- Nepal ranks 11th globally in earthquake risk; what is its rank for flood and water-related disaster risk?11th
- When was the 27-point joint resolution for disaster management passed by the Legislature-Parliament following the April 25, 2015 earthquake?May 9, 2015 (2072 Baisakh 26)
- According to Forbes’ May 2015 list of the world’s richest clubs, which is the richest?Real Madrid
- Where in Nepal is a biodiversity park planned?Pokhara
- Which district is known as the “District of 52 Lakes and 53 Tals”?Rukum
- Which was the first industry established in Nepal?Raghupati Jute Mill
- Who authored *Swarga Ko Dwar*?Shukraraj Shastri
- How many words and letters are in Nepal’s current national anthem?46 words, 128 letters
- Which Rana Prime Minister started the practice of depositing money in foreign banks?Bir Shamsher
- What is Euro 1 related to?Vehicle pollution standards
- In terms of biodiversity, what is Nepal’s global rank?25th
- When did Nepal’s Council of Ministers hold a meeting at Kalapatthar, the base camp of Everest?December 4, 2009 (2066 Mangsir 19)
- When was Nepal declared a caste-discrimination-free nation?June 4, 2006 (2063 Jestha 21)
- Whose autobiography is *My Experiment with Truth*?Mahatma Gandhi
- What is the device used to observe the sun called?Helioscope
- Ant bites contain methanoic acid; which acid is found in the stinging tree?Salicylic Acid
- Which was Nepal’s first regional commercial bank?Lumbini Bank
- When was Koshi Tappu included in the Ramsar list?1987
- Which king introduced gold currency?Sadashiv Malla
- When did Nepal establish diplomatic relations with the United Kingdom?May 17, 1934
- What is a coin with a minting error called?Fido
- Where is the Chhinnamasta Bhagwati temple located?Saptari District
- Where was the 20th climate conference held?Peru
- During which Prime Minister’s tenure was the Nepali embassy in the UK established?Juddha Shamsher
- Where is Gaurishankar Dwar located?Narayanhiti
- Which former Nepali Prime Minister received the Madan Puraskar?Lokendra Bahadur Chand
- When was the first ICC T20 World Cup held?2007
- How far did Greater Nepal extend?1500 km
- Which country assisted in establishing Nepal’s earthquake monitoring center?France
- Which of Pashupatinath’s five faces is referred to by the term “Sadyojat”?West
- In terms of biodiversity, what is Nepal’s global rank?25th
- Where is the Narijhowa Devi temple, known as the “Liberator of Sorrow,” located?Mustang
- How many words are in Nepal’s national anthem “Sayaun Thunga…”?46
- When was the memorandum of understanding signed to allow Chinese tourists to visit Nepal?April 15, 2000
- When did Chinese tourists officially start visiting Nepal?2002
- According to Nepal Rastra Bank’s 2010 data, how much do Chinese tourists spend on average daily in Nepal?USD 80 (compared to USD 43 by tourists from other countries)
- The bird “suga” (parrot) can see objects behind it without turning its head; which animal can do the same?Rabbit
- Which country has the most post offices in the world?India
- Which country exchanges the most letters globally?United States
- Which country is known as the “Playground of Europe”?Switzerland
- Which district is surrounded by rivers on three sides?Okhaldhunga
- Who was the world’s first female president?Isabel Perón (Argentina)
- When was Nepal’s first Constituent Assembly election held?April 10, 2008 (2064 Chaitra 28)
- What is the script of the Limbu language called?Sirijanga
- What is the real name of Koilidevi?Pantara Chhetri
- What is Nepal’s rank as a member of the World Trade Organization?147th
- How many districts does the Mid-Hill Highway touch?24
- Which scientist is known as the father of science?Michael Faraday
- Where is the United Nations University located?Japan
- Which was the first newspaper published in Nepal?Sudha Sagar
- When is Lumbini Day celebrated?Baisakh Purnima
- Which ethnic group celebrates the Sakela festival?Rai
- Who was the first President of the United States?George Washington
- Which film won the 2015 Oscar Award?Birdman
- Who is the current Secretary-General of SAARC?Arjun Bahadur Thapa
- Which scientist is known as the father of experimental science?Archimedes
- Which district is known as the “District of Lokta”?Baglung
- Which country is the richest in biodiversity globally?Indonesia
- Who was the first Nepali to receive the Magsaysay Award?Mahesh Chandra Regmi
- When is Nepal’s Forest Decade planned to be celebrated?2071–2080 BS (2014–2023 CE)
- Who is currently the world’s shortest person?Chandra Bahadur Dangi
- What does software include in a computer system?Computer programs
- When did high-speed wireless internet service begin in Nepal?November 13, 2012 (2069 Kartik 27)
- Which is Nepal’s largest national park?She-Phoksundo National Park
- How many wildlife reserves are there in Nepal?One
- Where is Rupse Waterfall located?Myagdi
- How many Nepali sites are on the UNESCO World Heritage List?Ten
- When did the United States drop atomic bombs on Hiroshima and Nagasaki?Hiroshima on August 6, 1945, and Nagasaki three days later
- Who was the ancient Egyptian king?Julius Caesar
- What was the real name of Mahavira, the founder of Jainism?Mahabir Bardaman
- When was the Magna Carta issued?1215
- Who wrote *Madhavi*, and what genre is it?Madan Mani Dixit, novel
- Which institution became the record-breaking sponsor for Nepali sports by sponsoring the senior men’s and women’s teams and the T20 Cricket Championship?Nepal Telecom
- Who was awarded the Nai Chandradhan Award 2071?Prof. Dr. Bina Poudel
- Who received the International Arch of Europe (Gold Category) Award 2015 from Business Initiative Directions in Spain?Hydropower Investment and Development Company
- When was Kathmandu Valley declared a polythene bag-free city?April 14, 2015 (2072 Baisakh 1)
- Who said, “The sad part of life is that we grow old too quickly and wise too slowly”?Benjamin Franklin
- When is the seventh global conference of the Non-Resident Nepali Association scheduled?October 14–17, 2015
- According to the 52nd report of the Auditor General’s Office, by what percentage did irregularities increase in the fiscal year 2070/71 compared to the previous year?12.35%
- Who said, “Organized power, when disciplined, can accomplish great things”?Swami Vivekananda
- Who was awarded the Best Healthcare Award 2071 by the Ministry of Health and Population?Dr. Tara Prasad Poudel
- Who wrote the book *Maize Cultivation*?Krishna Lal
- When was the by-election held in Baglung District’s Constituency No. 1?April 11, 2015 (2071 Chaitra 28)
- Where is the Agriculture and Forestry University planning to establish Nepal’s first science center?Daman, Makwanpur
- Who were awarded the Indigenous National Pride Award in 2071?Dr. Hark Gurung and Imansingh Chemjong
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