New PM of Nepal: Sher Bahadur Deuba wins vote of confidence

On 18th July, 2021, the new Prime Minister of Nepal, Sher Bahadur Deuba won a vote of confidence in the country’s Parliament days after the Supreme Court had reinstated the legislature which was dissolved in May. Key Points Sher Bahadur ..

Month: Current Affairs - July, 2021

K P Sharma Oli sworn in as Nepal Prime Minister

On May 14, 2021, K P Sharma Oli was sworn in as the Prime Minister of Nepal for the third time. President Bidya Devi Bhandari administered his oath of office. He was re-appointed as the Prime Minister as the opposition ..

Month: Current Affairs - May, 2021

Prarambh: Startup India International Summit

The Prime Minister Narendra Modi is to interact with the startups and address Startup India International Summit, Prarambh. About the Summit The Startup India International Summit is organised by Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal trade (DPIIT) and the ..

Month: Current Affairs - January, 2021

China annexes parts of Nepal by diverting the flow of Rivers that acted as Natural Boundary

A report prepared by Nepal’s Agricultural Ministry’s Survey Department has indicated that China has diverted the flow of rivers in certain areas of the Nepal-China border. These rivers act as a natural boundary between the two countries. As per the ..

Month: Current Affairs - June, 2020

FM radio stations in Nepal starts Weather Bulletins of Indian Territories

The House of Representatives in Nepal on 18th June 2020 had made a constitutional amendment under which the map of Nepal was revised. The revised map surprisingly included three Indian territories as part of Nepal. The 3 areas are- Kalapani, ..

Month: Current Affairs - June, 2020

Nepal upgrades border outposts near Kalapani

Nepal has upgraded its border posts at Changru near Kalapani and converted it into a permanent one manned by armed police personnel. Earlier, Changru border outpost was manned by baton wielding police officers and was used to be closed during ..

Month: Current Affairs - June, 2020

Sikkim celebrates 45th State Day

On May 16, 2020, the Sikkim Government celebrates its 45th Statehood Day. Every year Sikkim celebrates its State Day in May 16 as the state came into existence on this day in 1975. History After India became independent in 1947, ..

Month: Current Affairs - May, 2020

India to provide grant to Nepal for construction of school buildings

India recently committed to provide a grant of Nepalese Rupees 107 million (equivalent to INR 68 million) to Nepal for the construction of three school buildings. The Embassy of India and the Ministry of Federal Affairs and General Administration of ..