50 Greatest Luxury Hotels on Earth 2026: Number 1 in Nepal

 According to the world-renowned 'Robb Report', which hotel in Nepal successfully ranked first in the world on the list of "50 Greatest Luxury Hotels on Earth 2026"?

Answer: Shinta Mani Mustang

• This achievement establishes Nepal not only as an adventure tourism hub but also as a world-class luxury tourism destination.

•  Operated by the Sherpa Hospitality Group, this honor was awarded to the hotel based on the evaluation of 24 international luxury travel experts.

•  This success is expected to strengthen Nepal's international image and increase the arrival of wealthy and premium tourists from around the world.

Youngest player to score a half-century in international cricket?

 Who is the cricketer that successfully set the record for being the youngest player to score a half-century in international cricket?

Answer: Vaibhav Suryavanshi (India)

•  In July 2026, Suryavanshi set a new record by scoring a half-century in a T20 International match against Zimbabwe at the age of 15 years and 118 days.

•  Previously, this record was held by Nepal's Kushal Malla. In 2020, Malla created the world record by scoring a half-century against the USA in a One Day International (ODI) match at the age of 15 years and 340 days.

•  Suryavanshi surpassed Kushal Malla's six-year-old record by an age margin of nearly seven months.

When and where was Nepal's first modern road tunnel, the "Nagdhunga–Sisnekhola Tunnel", officially inaugurated?

 Answer: B.S. 2081 Ashadh 11 (approximately 25 June 2024)

Key Facts

• Main tunnel length: 2.688 km
• Emergency tunnel length: 2,557 meters
• Total length: About 2.94 km (including the approach road)
• Highest point: Siddhalek, Dhading (about 1,703 m)
• Connects: Nagdhunga (Thankot), Kathmandu – Sisnekhola, Dhading
• Financial support: Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA)
• Construction company: Japanese company Hazama Ando Corporation
• Foundation stone laid: B.S. 2076 Kartik 4
• Contract agreement: B.S. 2076 Kartik 28
• Main tunnel breakthrough: B.S. 2080 Baisakh 3
• Road paving completed: B.S. 2080 Chaitra 26
• Tunnel lighting completed: B.S. 2081 Jestha 30
• Official inauguration: By Vice Prime Minister and Minister for Physical Infrastructure and Transport Raghubir Mahaseth, in the presence of Japanese Ambassador to Nepal Toru Maeda, Japanese Parliamentary Vice Minister for Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism Yashiro Hatoyama, Chief Secretary Gopal Prasad Sigdel, and other dignitaries.

Importance

The tunnel is expected to:

• Ease traffic congestion on the Nagdhunga section.
• Reduce travel time and fuel consumption.
• Lower the risk of accidents on the uphill and downhill roads.

Note: This is Nepal's first road tunnel, and its construction began in B.S. 2076.

Source: https://epaper.gorkhapatraonline.com/pdf/4581?file=/uploads/file/2026/7/gorkhapatra/2026-07-28-11-50-54-2083-04-13.pdf

Quiz 2026 July 2026

 

1. ​What was the chief of police called during the Lichhavi period?A) Dandanayaka B) Sarvadandanayaka C) Bhata D) Baladhyaksha
2. ​Who was the last king of the Kirat dynasty? A) Yalamber B) Khasti C) Humati D) Sthunko
3. ​During whose reign did the publication of Panchanga (calendar) begin? A) Bir Shumsher B) Dev Shumsher C) Ranodip Singh D) Chandra Shumsher
4. ​When did Pratap Malla construct Ranipokhari? A) B.S. 1727 B) B.S. 1727 (Repeated/Typo on original paper) C) B.S. 1737 D) B.S. 1747
5. ​Which of the following is not among the Panchakanya (Five Virgins/Women)? A) Tara B) Kunti C) Draupadi D) Urvashi
6. ​To which language family does the Jhangad language belong? A) Indo-European (Bharopeli) B) Tibeto-Burman (Bhot-Burmeli) C) Austroasiatic (Aagneya) D) Dravidian (Dravid)
7. ​Vachanamrut is the religious scripture of which religion? A) Jainism B) Sikhism C) Buddhism D) Islam
8. ​Which king started the tradition of Gai Jatra? A) Pratap Malla B) Ranjit Malla C) Jagat Prakash Malla D) Ari Malla
9. ​Sakela is the main dance of which ethnic group/caste? A) Tamang B) Rai C) Gurung D) Limbu
10. ​Which religious site of Nepal is also known by the name 'Harihareshetra'? A) Devghat B) Muktinath C) Barahakshetra D) Ruru Kshetra
11. ​Which is the longest highway in Nepal? A) East-West (Mahendra) Highway B) Mid-Hill (Pushpalal) Highway C) Hulaki Highway D) Madan Bhandari Highway
12. ​What is the target to bring down Nepal's unemployment rate by the end of the 16th Periodic Plan? A) 3% B) 5% C) 6% D) 7%
13. ​During the tenure of which Rana Prime Minister was the 20-Year Periodic Plan announced? A) Juddha Shumsher B) Chandra Shumsher C) Mohan Shumsher D) Padma Shumsher
14. ​According to the National Census 2078 (2021), which province has the lowest literacy rate? A) Karnali B) Sudurpashchim C) Madhesh D) Lumbini

Football Worldcup 2026

 World Cup Football 2026 : 

 48 teams played 104 matches in 16 cities across 39  days. 

1.Who scored the first goal of the tournament?

2. Which of the 16 host cities had the most games?

3. Spain conceded only one goal in the tournament. Who scored it?

4. Who won world Cup Final 2026 ? 

5. Who won Golden Boot, Golden Ball, Golden Gloves ?

Golden Ball and Boot Winner World Cup

 

YEAR   GOLDEN BALL                    GOLDEN BOOT

2022	Lionel Messi		Kylian Mbappe (8)
2018	Luka Modric		Harry Kane (6)
2014	Lionel Messi		James Rodriguez (6)
2010	Diego Forlan		Thomas Muller (5)
2006	Zinedine Zidane		Miroslav Klose (5)

 

Football World Cup Champions (1930 till Date)

YEAR CHAMPION

2022 Argentina

2018 France

2014 Germany

2010 Spain

2006 Italy  

2002 Brazil

1998 France 

1994 Brazil

1990 West Germany  

1986 Argentina

1982 Italy

1978 Argentina

1974 West Germany 

1970 Brazil

1966 England

1962 Brazil

1958 Brazil

1954 West Germany

1950 Uruguay

1938 Italy

1934 Italy

1930 Uruguay

Muluk Bahira | Parkhal Bhitra ra Bahira

•  Who is the writer of Muluk Bahira : Lainsingh Bangdel
• Who is the writer of Parkhal Bhitra ra Bahira : Parijat

Thimaha | World Tourism Organization

•  Where in Nepal  Thimaha observed?- Jumla
• When did Nepal become a member of the World Tourism Organization? 1975 AD

Fuego Volcano

 Where is Fuego Volcano located? - Guatemala