General Knowledge, Facts and Historical Events

Miscellaneous Facts and Historical Events

1. Who was the first Lichchhavi king to observe the Bhoto Jatra of Rato Machhindranath? Varadev
2. When was King Rana Bahadur Shah assassinated by his stepbrother Sher Bahadur Shah? BS 1863 Baisakh 14 (Sher Bahadur Shah was immediately killed by Jung Bahadur’s father, Bal Narsingh Kunwar)
3. Which Rana Prime Minister established the tradition of providing annual fixed amounts to soldiers who returned disabled from serving in the British army during World War I? Chandra Shamsher
4. Which Rana Prime Minister established the Military Fund and arranged for officers completing specified years of service to receive a lump sum upon retirement? Juddha Shamsher
5. When did the Nepal Government’s Council of Ministers decide to rename the Kaushi Toshakhana Office to the Pension Arrangement Office? BS 2069 Shrawan 12
6. Which Malla king died in the earthquake of BS 1310? Abhaya Malla (He was the son of the first Malla king, Ari Malla)
7. Which country first introduced the practice of providing pensions to employees in 1883? Germany
8. Who was the first emperor of the Roman Empire, ruling for 40 years? Augustus
9. What was the name of the wife of the world-famous warrior Alexander the Great? Roxana
10. In which country was Christopher Columbus, who discovered America in 1492, born? Italy (Born in Genoa, Italy, he was 41 when he discovered America)
11. Which country was the first to use a national flag? Denmark
12. Which country, like Nepal, observes Saturday as a holiday? Israel
13. Which country has roads made of rubber? France
14. What name is given to the first human on Earth? Ramapithecus
15. Which world-famous work was started by a father and completed by his son? Kadambari
16. Which country does not have a central bank? Panama
17. Which was the only war fought by Emperor Ashoka of India? Kalinga War
18. Who created the statue of Diana, one of the seven wonders of the world? Chrysis
19. Which country is referred to as the "Light of History"? Greece
20. Who is the author of the novel "Golden Gate"? Sirjana Sharma
21. Who is the author of the novel "Kalo Chhaya," based on the Chhaupadi tradition in Far-Western Nepal? Anupama Roshi
22. How many senior journalists were honored with the Senior Journalist Award (Rs. 2 lakh each) by the Nepal Government in 2070 BS? Three (Harihar Birahi, Shambhu Shrestha, and Arjun Gyanwali)
23. What is the initiation into monastic life called in Buddhism? Pravrajya
24. What percentage of the world’s population follows Christianity? 33.7%
25. Which Asian country’s citizens have the tradition of asking, "Have you eaten?" when meeting each other? China
26. According to a survey, when will the Chinese economy reach parity with the U.S. economy? 2025
27. In economics, a single producer of a good is called a monopoly; what is it called when there is only one buyer? Monopsony
28. What economic growth target was set in the budget for FY 2071/72 announced by Finance Minister Dr. Ram Sharan Mahat on 29 Ashar 2071? 6%
29. How many weeks did Switzerland’s Roger Federer, who won 17 Grand Slams, hold the world number one ranking in tennis, setting a record? 302 weeks
30. When did South African all-rounder and world-renowned cricketer Jacques Kallis retire from all forms of cricket? July 30, 2014
31. Which country’s national drink is "Tequila"? Mexico
32. Who was the first player to score a century in the 2015 Cricket World Cup? Aaron Finch (Australia)
33. What is the term for pure gold particles or nuggets found in soil or gravel brought by rivers? Placer
34. When did Neil Armstrong pass away? August 25, 2012
35. What is Nepal’s rank in the Gender Development Index? 98th
36. What were military officers called during the Malla period? Ubhaya
37. Which community is associated with the Jatjatin dance? Tharu
38. Which community is referred to as "Karvotte"? Lhomi
39. Where is Valmiki Ashram located? Nawalparasi (On the banks of the Narayani River)
40. What is the real name of Kautilya? Vishnu Gupta
41. When was the double taxation avoidance agreement signed between Nepal and Bangladesh? BS 2071 Magh 15
42. When was the Second National Fisheries Festival held in the capital with the slogan "Fisheries Development: Foundation for a Prosperous Nation"? BS 2071 Magh 16–18
43. How many service sectors did Nepal commit to liberalizing within SAARC member countries? 70
44. Whose saying is, "Holding anger in your mind is like grasping a burning coal to throw at someone else; in the end, you burn yourself"? Gautam Buddha
45. When and where was the first ICAN conference organized by the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nepal (ICAN)? BS 2071 Magh 17–18, Kathmandu
46. When did Subash Ghising, leader of the Gorkhaland movement for a separate state for Nepali-speaking people in Darjeeling, pass away? BS 2071 Magh 15
47. When was the Second Kathmandu International Film Festival 2015 scheduled? BS 2071 Magh 19–23
48. Who won the Miss Universe 2014 title? Paulina Vega
49. As of Magh 2071, how many countries has Nepal signed air service agreements with? 36
50. When did Saudi King Abdullah bin Abdulaziz pass away at the age of 90? January 23, 2015
51. When did the concept of the Citizen’s Charter begin worldwide? 1991
52. When and where was the social reformer, Kirant religion founder, and philosopher Phalgunanda born? BS 1942 Kartik 25, Ilam
53. When was Guru Phalgunanda declared a national luminary? BS 2066 Mangsir 16
54. Which community is associated with Balan dance and song? Brahmin-Kshetri (both)
55. Who composed the music for Nepal’s current national anthem? Ambar Gurung
56. Which year was celebrated as Nepal Tourism Year as a national campaign? 2011
57. When was the first budget presented in Nepal? BS 2008 Magh 21
58. If Begnas Lake has a depth of 7.5 meters, what is the depth of Phoksundo Lake? 145 meters
59. Which is the second rainiest place in Nepal after Pokhara? Sankhuwasabha
60. Dailekh is famous for leather, what is Khokana famous for? Oil
61. In which district is Chho Rolpa glacial lake located? Dolakha
62. At what longitude is Greenwich located? 0 degrees
63. Who is the author of the book "China Harayeko Manche"? Hari Bansha Acharya
64. Which place is famous for ochre (geru)? Sindhupalchowk
65. How many main organs does the European Union have? 4 (European Council, European Commission, European Court, European Parliament)
66. What was the official language during the Lichchhavi period? Sanskrit
67. What is a country facing an economic crisis due to rising petrol prices called? Fourth World
68. In which degrees of the Southern Hemisphere is the "Roaring Forties" located? 40°–60°
69. What is the specific heat capacity of water? 4200 J/kg°C
70. Who discovered the EPR Paradox theory? Albert Einstein
71. How many parts, articles, and schedules were there in the Constitution of the Kingdom of Nepal 2015? 10 parts, 77 articles, 3 schedules
72. When did coffee cultivation begin in Nepal? BS 2011
73. In which district is the Sita Irrigation Project operated? Banke
74. Since which census was the term "Pahad" used? 2048 BS
75. How many gold medals did Nepal win in the first South Asian Games? 4
76. According to the 2068 BS census, what percentage of Nepalis used LPG for cooking? 21.02%
77. Which was the census taken in 2068 BS? Eleventh
78. When did World War II end? 1945
79. In which district is Nepal Peak located? Taplejung
80. Which district in Nepal produces the most betel nuts? Jhapa
81. What is the passage through which lava reaches the surface called? Neck
82. Since when did Nepal start mountaineering in the Himalayas? 1949
83. At what altitude is Antu Danda, famous for sunrise views, located? 1677 meters
84. Out of the 14 peaks above 8000 meters in the world, how many are in Nepal? 8
85. Out of the 109 peaks in the Himalayan range, how many are there? 96
86. In which district is Janak Himal located? Taplejung
87. What was Mount Everest previously called? Peak XV
88. How many peaks above 8500 meters are there in Nepal? 3
89. Under which mountain range does Machhapuchhre Himal fall? Annapurna
90. In which district are Nepal Peak and Singhalila Mountain located? Taplejung
91. What is referred to as the "Hill Station of Nepal"? Mahabharat Range
92. When was Radio Nepal established? BS 2007 Chaitra 20
93. Which is the highest point of Tribhuvan Rajpath? Simbhanjyang
94. Who is the chairman of the Nepal Tourism Board? Prime Minister
95. What is the world’s first cash crop? Tea
96. How much area does the Pashupati area cover? 264 hectares
97. How many rasas (emotions) are there in literature? 9 rasas
98. Which script is used in the Limbu language? Sirijanga
99. Which was the first work to receive the Madan Puraskar? Man
100. When and where was the second National Scout Jamboree held in Nepal? BS 2069 Chaitra 29 to 2070 Baisakh 2, Chitwan
101. Where was the Disaster Recovery Center established for the Integrated Data Center to reduce damage from natural and human-made disasters? Hetauda
102. When was the Nepal Leadership Summit organized by the Birgunj Industry Commerce Association and New Business Age held in Birgunj? BS 2070 Bhadra 20
103. When was Nepal declared a mine-free zone? BS 2068 Jestha 31
104. When did Neil Armstrong, the first American astronaut to set foot on the moon, pass away? August 25, 2012
105. Who is the world’s shortest woman? Jyoti Amge (India)
106. Who won the Nobel Prize in Economics in 2014? Jean Tirole (France)
107. Which was the latest (28th) country to join the European Union? Croatia
108. How many parts does the National Land Use Policy 2069 divide land into? 7 parts
109. Which latitude receives the most direct sunlight, causing maximum heat? Equator
110. What is the distance between two latitude lines? 111 km
111. Where does the Nile River originate? Lake Victoria
112. How many oceans are there on Earth? 5
113. Which ocean is known as the Antarctic Ocean? Southern Ocean
114. What percentage of the Earth’s 71% water surface is covered by oceans? 88.9%
115. Which ocean is referred to as the triangular ocean? Pacific Ocean
116. In which ocean is the mysterious Bermuda Triangle located? Atlantic Ocean
117. Which canal connects North America and South America? Panama Canal
118. How many countries does the Danube River flow through? 7
119. Which country is near the Mariana Trench, the deepest part of the ocean? Philippines
120. Which continent is called the "New World"? North America
121. Which country is known as the "Land of a Thousand Lakes"? Finland
122. Which continent is called the "Peninsula of Peninsulas"? Europe
123. What is the longest river in the Americas? Mississippi
124. Which continent is called the unpopulated continent? Antarctica
125. Which continent has no deserts? Europe
126. Which continent is bisected by the equator? Africa
127. Which continent has no landlocked countries? North America
128. Which is the second largest continent in the world? Africa
129. In which continent is the Sahara, the world’s largest desert, located? Africa
130. In which continent is Mount Elbrus located? Europe
131. When did the Nepal Government’s Council of Ministers decide to rename the Kaushi Toshakhana Office to the Pension Arrangement Office? BS 2069 Shrawan 12
132. Which countries jointly hosted the 2015 Cricket World Cup? Australia, New Zealand
133. When was the Machine Readable Passport implemented worldwide? January 1, 2011
134. Based on the nature of wind movement on Earth, how many types can wind be divided into? 4
135. Which is the longest day on Earth? June 21
136. Which internal structure of the Earth is also called Nife? Core
137. What is Dr. Buffon’s theory related to? Earth’s origin
138. What is the surface of the Sun called? Photosphere
139. Which planet’s atmosphere has a high amount of carbon dioxide? Venus
140. Which planet has the two moons Phobos and Deimos? Mars
141. What percentage of the Earth’s total area is covered by land? 29%
142. How many days does it take for the Sun to rotate on its axis? 30 days
143. Which planet has the most moons? Jupiter
144. What is the speed of Earth’s orbit around the Sun? 30 km/s
145. Which planet is called the "King of Planets"? Jupiter
146. In which district did Jung Bahadur Rana pass away? Sarlahi
147. The science of studying inscriptions is epigraphy, the science of studying fruits is pomology, what is the science of studying old age? Gerontology
148. The science of studying aviation is aeronautics, what is the science of studying space travel? Astronautics
149. Who was the first person to use the term biotechnology? Karl Ereky
150. How many types of biotechnology are there? 2