Religion and Culture of Nepal | GK Nepal | GK in English | Part I

1. How many PURANS are there ? 18
2. Youngest PURAN among 18 PURANS ? Agni
3. How many Avatars do God Bishnu have ? 10
4. Total Vedas :-4 (Rigveda, Samaveda, Yajurveda, Atharvaveda)
5. How many Vedic Sanskrit hymns(Sukta) are there in Rigveda  ?1017
6. Total Verses(SLOKA) in Rigveda:10600
7. Total Mandalas in Rigveda: 10
8. Total Verses(SLOKA) in Samaveda :1875
9. Total Verses(SLOKA) in Yajurveda: 1875
10. Capital city of Kuber ? Alakapuri
11. Son of Sakuni? Uluk
12. Son of Hauman:-Makardhwaj
13. Goddess of Education? :Saraswati
14. Dance performed by God Shiva is called ? Tandav
15. Who pulled the Sari of Draupadi in Mahabharat ? Dusasan
16. Four Narayans of Kathmandu? Changunarayan,Ichankunarayan,Bishankunarayan,Seshnarayan
17. Maternal Uncle (MAMA) of Kaurab in Mahabharat ? Sakuni
18. Name the place where  God Ram stayed in his 12 years forest life? Panchwati
19. Who is the father of Sani ? Surya Devta
20. Each Veda has been sub classified into how many major text types ? 4 

• the Samhitas (mantras and benedictions),
• the Aranyakas (text on rituals, ceremonies, sacrifices and symbolic-sacrifices), 
• the Brahmanas (commentaries on rituals, ceremonies and sacrifices), and 
• the Upanishads (texts discussing meditation, philosophy and spiritual knowledge).

Aviation History of Nepal in Brief-Aviation History of Nepal

1949: The date heralded the formal beginning of aviation in Nepal with the landing of a 4 seated lone powered vintage beach-craft Bonanza aircraft of Indian ambassador Mr. Sarjit Singh Mahathia at Gauchar.

1950: The first Charter flight By Himalayan Aviation Dakota FromGoucher to Kolkata.

1955: King Mahendra inaugurated Gauchar Airport and renamed it as Tribhuwan Airport.

1957: Grassy runway transformed into a concrete one.

1957: Department of civil Aviation Founded.

1958: Royal Nepal Airlines started scheduled service domestically and externally.

1959: RNAC fully owned by HMG/N as a public undertaking.

1960: Nepal Attained ICAO membership.

1964: Tribhuvan Airport renamed as Tribhuvan International Airport.

1967: The 3750 feet long runway extended to 6600 feet.

1967: Landing of the German Airlines Lufthansa Boeing 707.

1968: Thai International starts its scheduled jet air services.

1972: Nepalese jet aircraft Boeing 727/100 makes debut landing at TIA. ATC services taken over by Nepalese personnel from Indian Technicians.

1975: TIA runway extended to 10000 feet from the previous 6600 feet.

1975: CATC established.

1976: FIC (Flight information Center) established.

1977: Nepal imprinted in the World Aeronautical.

1989: Completion of international Terminal Building and first Concorde landing.

1990: New International terminal Building Of TIA inaugurated by king Birendra.

1992: Adoption of Liberal Aviation Policy and emergence of private sector in domestic air transport. 1993: National Civil Aviation Policy Promulgated.

1995: Domestic terminal Building of TIA and Apron expanded at TIA.

1998: COSCAP-SA project established. Inauguration of RADAR System at TIA by Rt. Hon. P.M. Girija Prasad Koirala.

2002: Expansion of the International Terminal Building at TIA and the construction of a new air cargo complex.

2003: Rara airport (Mugu), Kangeldandasirport (Solukhumbu) and Thamkharka airport (Khotang) brought in Operation.

2004: Domestic operation by jet aircraft commenced.

2005: International Flight by two private operator began.

2006: A new comprehensive Aviation Policy introduced. GMG Airlines of Bangladesh, Korean Air and Air Arabia started air service to Nepal.

2007: Site identified for a new second international airport. Etihad, Dragon Air, Orient Thai and Hong Kong Express commenced their service to Nepal.

2009: RCAG station established in Nepalgunj to augment coverage of VHF communications in Air Traffic Control. 2010: An agreement of SDR 44388000 signed between Nepal Government and CAAN for capacity Enhancement project of TIA under ADB loan.

2011: Tumlingtar and Simikot runways paved. Installation of new DVOR/DME at KTM and BIR.

2012: Introduction of RNP AR procedures at TIA effected from June. AMHS commissioned CAA received TRAINAIR PLUS Associate Membership from ICAO.

2013: Installation of CNS & ATM Equipment at TIA to enhance ATC Capacity. Up gradation of DVOR/DME and RMM at Nepalgunj, Bhairahawa, Simara and Maintenance Hut.

2014: Commencement of Installation of Terminal Monopulse Secondary Surveillance Radar (T-MSSR) at TIA and enroute MSSR at Bhattedanda under Japanese Grant AID.

2015: Gautam Buddha International Airport foundation stone laid down by Rt. Hon’ PM Sushil Korala. New Domestic Terminal Building Constructed at TIA. Total 23 Airports including TIA are paved.

2016: Pokhara Regional/Intl’ Airport Construction Foundation Stone Laid down by Rt. Hon’ PM K.P. Oli (2016 April 13). Civil

Science and Technology -Gk nepal-gk in English- part 1

1. Who is called the Father of Science ?: -Albert Einstein
2. When and where Albert Einstein born ? March 14,1879 A.D Germany
3. Albert Einstein is best known for which theory ? Theory of Relativity (1905 A.D)
4. What is the mass-energy equivalence formula developed by Albert Einstein ? E=mc2
5. When did Albert Einstein received Nobel Prize in Physics ? 1921 A.D
6. Albert Einstein rejected the request for the post of President of which country ? :Israel
7. Where is the brain of Albert Einstein preserved ? Princeton Hospital(USA)
8. Where did Einstein studied? :-Swiss Federal Polytechnic (1896–1900; B.A., 1900) and University of Zurich (Ph.D., 1905)
9. Wife and children names of Einstein : (Mileva Maric and Elsa Lowenthal), (Lieserl,Hans Albert,Eduard)
10. When and where was Galileo Galilei born ?Feb 15,1564  Pisa, Italy
11. Who discovered Telescope ? Galileo Galilei. 
12. What did Galileo Galilei discover in 1610?:-Four satellites of Jupiter
13. What is Galileo most famous for? For making a telescope.
14. Thermometer was designed by ? Galileo Galilei
15. When did Galileo Galilei died ?8 January 1642
16. When and where was Archimedes was born ?287 B.C and Sicily,Greece.
17. Popular theories of Archimedes ?:-Archimedes principle, Archimedes screw, hydro statics levers. 
18. The exclamation ‘Eureka!’ is famously attributed to which ancient Greek scholar ?Archimedes 
19. "Give me the place to stand and I will move the Earth" who said this Famous quote ?Archimedes
20. Who discovered the value of  π ?  Archimedes and its value is 22/7
21. When did Archimedes died ?212 B.C
22. When and where was Nicolaus Copernicus born ? 19 Feb 1473 A.D. Royal Prussia, a region that had been part of the Kingdom of Poland
23. Who formulated a model of the universe that placed the Sun rather than the Earth at the center of the universe ? :-Nicolaus Copernicus. 
24. When did Archimedes died ? 24 May 1543
25. Nicolaus Copernicus is known for ? Heliocentrism,Copernicus' Law,Copernican principle. 

History of Nepal-Gk Nepal-Nepali Gk in English-100 questions

1. First king of Gopal Dynasty? - Bhuktaman
2. Last king of Gopal Dynasty?-Yakshya Gupt
3. Capital city of Gopal Dynasty ? Matatirtha
4. Which Dynasty ruled Nepal after Gopal  Dynasty?-Ahir Dynasty (Mahispal)
5. How many years did Gopal dynasty ruled Nepal ?521 Years
6. After Gopal and Ahir which Dynasty came to rule Nepal?-Kirant
7. First Ahir Dynsaty King :-Bar Singh
8. Last Ahir Dynasty King:-Bhuwan Singh
9.  First Kirati King?-Yalamber
10. Last Kiranti King?-Gasti
11. How long Kirant Dynasty ruled Nepal ?1118 Years
12. From when did Licchavi Dynasty ruled Nepal?-300 B.C
13. First king of Licchavi Dynasty?-Jayadev Firs
14. What is the name of coin brought in use by Mandev ?-Manak
15. Which Licchavi King built Mangriha?-Mandev
16. Who built Changunarayan ? Mandev
17. Who started pooja rituals of Nag and Basuki? Mandev
18. Which Licchavi King established Shilalekh ?Mandev
19. How many years did Ansuverma ruled Nepal?-16 years upto 678 B.S
20. Who built Bhadradiwas?-Narendra Dev
21. Rato Machindranath Rath Yatra was started by-Narendra Dev
22. Indra Jatra,Lakhe Jatra,Krishna Jatra,Hile Jatra ,ShringaBheri Jatra was started by which king of Licchavi Dynasty?-Guna Kam Dev
23. How long did Licchavi Dynasty ruled Nepal ?800 years.
24. When did group of 80 Artist went to Tibet leaded by Arniko from Nepal?-1317 B.S
25. Who was the ruler of China when Arniko went to China?-Kubla Kha
26. Arniko in China is also called as-Kwan Lu Knife, Nasthu
27.  What is the Pagoda Style introduce by Arniko?-Paitaste
28.  Who built Ashok Pillar in Lumbini?-Emperor Ashoka
29. Tax imposed on animal farming during Licchavi period was called?-Bhogkar
30. Tax imposed on agricultural product during Licchavi rule was called? -Bhagkar
31. "Golden Period" in the history of Nepal is called during the regime of Lichhavi Dynasty.
32. Who was the king of Nepal when Emperor Ashok visited Nepal?-Sthunko
33. Oldest temple of Nepal-Swayambunath
34. Chief of Army during Licchavi period was called Mahabaladhyakcha
35. Nepal Sambat was brought in use by King Ragdev (936 BS)
36.  First Malla King?-Aridev
37. From when Aridev started ruling as King of Nepal?-1258 B.S
38. Who started financial punishment for criminals?-Jaysthiti Malla
39. What is name of Malla king who distributed Kathmandu valley dividing into different parts along his sons?-Yakcha malla
40. Mahendra Malla fasted for any of his people dead.
41. Pratap Malla was proficient in 15 languages.
42. Who built Rani Pokhari?-Pratap Malla, 1727 B.S on rememberance of his son Chakrapalendra Malla.
43. Which King is considered as Powerful King during the Regime of Malla Dynasty?-pratap Malla
44. Who built Krishna Temple of Patan?-Siddhi Narsingha Malla
45. Kartik Dance and Narsinha Dance was started from the regime of Siddhi Narasigha Malla
46. In which style Krishna Temple of Patan is built?-Sikhar
47. Bhaktapur 55 Window Palace, Nyatpol Temple and Bhairav Temple was built by Bhupatindra Malla
48. Who is last Malla king of Kantipur? Jayaprakash Malla
49.  World smallest coin JAVA is recorded in Guinness book of World record in the name of Malla King Jayprakash Malla.
50.  Patan Last Malla King?-Tej Narasingha Malla
51.  Who built Kasthamandap?-Laxmi Narsingha Malla
52.  Where is Simraun Gan?-East Terai Bara District of Nepal now Simara
53. First King of Karnat Dynasty? - Nanyadev
54. Last king of Karnat Dynasty?-Harisinha Dev
55. Who is the founder of Khas State?Nagraj
56. Khas state broke apart and become Baise and Chaubise State(chaubise and Baise Rajya).
57. "Kavi Chudamani Samrat" is also said for Bhupatindra Malla.
58. Army in Malla Regime were called?-Umrao
59. Pratap Malla built Rani Pokhari to console his wife when she was depressed after her son Chkrapalendra death.
60. Capital city of Gopal Dynasty ?Matatirtha.

Gk related to Prithvi Narayan Shah.

1. When and where was Prithvi Narayan Shah born? 1779 B.S Poush 27, Gorkha
2. Name the father and mother of Prithvi Narayan Shah :Narabhupal Shah and Kausalyabati
3. How many queens did Narabhupal Shah had ? 4(Chandraprabhawati,Kausalyabati,Buddhimati, and Subhadrawati)
4. After how many months of pregnancy,Prithvi Narayan Shah was born ? 7 months
5. Name the father of first wife of Prithvi Narayan Shah? Hemkarna Sen (King of Makwanpur)
6. When did Prithvi Narayan Shah married to Indra Kumari? 1794 B.S
7. Indra Kumari was first wife of Prithvi Narayan Shah,name the second one ?Narendra Laxmi
8. Prithvi Narayan Shah married to Narendra Laxmi in 1796 B.S , name the father of Narendra Laxmi ?Ahiman Singh, Banaras
9. Prithvi Narayan Shah changed his Gotra form Kashyap to Bhardwaj. 
10. Who raised Prithvi Narayan Shah ? Chandraprabhawati
11. When did Prithvi Narayan Shah first attacked Kritipur ?1814 B.S
12. When did Prithvi Narayan Shah made second attack in Kritipur ?1821 B.S
13. When did Prithvi Narayan Shah made victory over Kritipur ?1822 B.S
14. Prithvi Narayan Shah victory over Makwanpur :-Asoj 24.1825
15. Prithvi Narayan Shah victory over Nuwakot :-1801 B.S
16. Prithvi Narayan Shah victory over Kathmandu,Lalitpur and Bhaktapur ?Asoj 13,1825/Asoj 24,1825/Mangsir 1,1826 B.S respectively. 
17. Prithvi Narayan Shah victory over Sindhuligadi?1819 B.S
18. Prithvi Narayan Shah victory over Dhulikhel :-1820 B.S
19. When did Prithvi Narayan Shah made Kathmandu as capital city of Nepal ? Chaitra 10,1826 B.S
20. When and where Prithvi Narayan Shah died ?1831 B.S, Devighat, Nuwakot.