Recent Important Contemporary Issues of 2018
The year 2018 was marked by several significant global and national events that shaped Nepal’s cultural, political, and international landscape, alongside notable global developments. Below is a summary of key contemporary issues from 2018:
1. Kiwi Village Declaration in Nepal
Location: Thulung Dudhkoshi Rural Municipality, Solukhumbu, Nepal.
Significance: Declared a "Kiwi Village" to promote kiwi farming and boost the local economy.
2. Dr. Ambedkar International Award 2018
Recipient: Jagat Bahadur Bishwakarma, Nepal’s Minister for Youth and Sports.
Details: Honored for contributions to social justice and equality.
3. 13th G20 Summit
Location: Buenos Aires, Argentina.
Date: November 30–December 1, 2018.
Significance: Global leaders discussed critical economic issues, including the U.S.-China trade war resolution.
4. Nepali Film Addressing Corruption
Film: Saya Kada 10 (Hundred Crores and Ten).
Objective: Highlights and aims to reduce corruption in society.
Release Date: February 1, 2019 (Magh 18, 2075).
5. Ballon d’Or 2018
Recipient: Luka Modrić, Croatia.
Details: Awarded for exceptional football performance, breaking the dominance of Messi and Ronaldo.
6. First Hackers’ Conference in Nepal
Date: December 6–7, 2018 (Mangsir 6–7, 2075).
Significance: Marked Nepal’s entry into global cybersecurity discussions.
7. World Soil Day 2018
Date: December 5, 2018.
Theme: “Stop Soil Pollution” (Nepali: माटो प्रदूषणको समाधान गरौं).
Purpose: Raised awareness about soil health and environmental sustainability.
8. Qatar’s Exit from OPEC
Announcement Date: December 3, 2018.
Effective Date: January 2019.
Reason: Shifted focus to natural gas production, reducing reliance on oil.
9. Integrity Idol 2018
Recipient: Ram Bahadur Kuruwang Limbu, Chief District Officer of Bardiya, Nepal.
Details: Recognized for exemplary integrity in public service.
10. Civil Service Adjustment Ordinance 2075
Passed: December 9, 2018 (Mangsir 23, 2075).
Purpose: Facilitated the restructuring of Nepal’s civil service under the federal system.
11. National Integrity Award 2075 by Transparency International
Recipient: Dr. Gaurishankar Lal Das, Siraha, Nepal.
Details: Honored for promoting ethical governance.
12. Coca-Cola’s 14th Chairman
Appointee: James Quincey.
Effective Date: April 2019.
Significance: Marked a leadership transition for the global beverage giant.
13. Georgia’s First Female President
Name: Salome Zourabichvili.
Details: Elected in 2018, marking a historic milestone for gender equality in Georgian politics.
14. National Climate Conference 2075
Location: Gufadada, Sindhupalchok, Nepal.
Date: January 1–3, 2019 (Poush 16–18, 2075).
Purpose: Addressed climate change issues at the national level.
15. COP-24 Climate Change Conference
Location: Katowice, Poland.
Date: December 2–14, 2018.
Notable: Nepal’s President Bidya Devi Bhandari visited Poland from December 1–6, 2018 (Mangsir 15–20, 2075) to attend.
16. First “Art City” in Nepal
Declared: Lalitpur Metropolitan City.
Recognition: Named the 35th “Art City” by the World Craft Council.
Significance: Promotes Nepal’s cultural and artistic heritage globally.
17. Book: Human Rights: Human Wrongs
Author: Shambhuram Simkhada, Nepali diplomat.
Details: Explores human rights issues from a diplomatic perspective.
18. World’s First Hydrogen Train
Country: Germany (Coradia iLint).
Significance: A pioneering step in eco-friendly transportation.
19. Nepal’s 39th Air Service Agreement
Country: Cambodia.
Date: December 29, 2018 (Mangsir 13, 2075).
Purpose: Strengthened aviation ties between the two nations.
20. Third Everest Premier League Cricket Tournament
Location: Kathmandu, Nepal.
Start Date: December 8, 2018 (Mangsir 22, 2075).
Significance: Promoted cricket as a growing sport in Nepal.
21. First Inter-Province Council Meeting
Date: December 9, 2018 (Mangsir 23, 2075).
Purpose: Facilitated coordination among Nepal’s provinces under the federal structure.
22. 16th Mountain Day 2018
Date: December 11, 2018.
Theme: “Mountains Matter.”
Focus: Highlighted the importance of mountain ecosystems.
23. Montreal Protocol on Air Transport
Passed by Nepal’s Parliament: November 23, 2018 (Mangsir 7, 2075).
Effective Date: December 15, 2018 (Mangsir 29, 2075).
Purpose: Strengthened international air transport regulations for Nepal.
24. BBC African Footballer of the Year 2018
Recipient: Mohamed Salah, Egypt (Liverpool FC).
Details: Salah also won the award in 2017. The award, started in 1992, was first given to Ghana’s Abedi Pele.
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