Syllabus Focus
- Nepal geography, natural resources and means.
- Historical, cultural and social condition of Nepal.
- Economic condition and current periodic plan.
- Biodiversity, sustainable development, environment, pollution, climate change and population management.
- Science and technology achievements affecting human life.
- Public health, disease, food and nutrition.
- Constitution of Nepal, parts 1 to 5 and schedules.
- United Nations and specialised agencies.
- SAARC, BIMSTEC, ASEAN and European Union.
- National and international current affairs.
Core definitions
Biodiversity
Standard definition: Biodiversity is the variety and variability of living organisms at genetic, species and ecosystem levels.
Simple meaning: कुनै ठाउँमा पाइने वनस्पति, जनावर, सूक्ष्म जीव र तिनीहरूको वातावरणीय विविधता।
Sustainable Development
Standard definition: Sustainable development is development that meets present needs without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs.
Simple meaning: आजको विकास गर्दा भविष्यको स्रोत, वातावरण र अवसर नबिगार्ने विकास।
Climate Change
Standard definition: Climate change is a long-term alteration in average weather patterns, mainly temperature, rainfall and extreme events, over decades or longer.
Simple meaning: लामो समयसम्म तापक्रम, वर्षा, हिमाल, मौसम र विपद्को ढाँचा बदलिनु।
Constitution
Standard definition: A constitution is the fundamental legal document that defines the structure, powers, limitations and rights within a state.
Simple meaning: राज्य कसरी चल्ने, नागरिक अधिकार के हुने र सरकारको सीमा के हुने भन्ने मूल कानून।
Current Affairs
Standard definition: Current affairs are recent events and developments of national and international importance relevant to public life and governance.
Simple meaning: हालै भएका महत्वपूर्ण राष्ट्रिय र अन्तर्राष्ट्रिय घटना।
Public Health
Standard definition: Public health is the science and practice of protecting and improving the health of communities through prevention, promotion and organised services.
Simple meaning: समाजको स्वास्थ्य जोगाउने, रोग रोक्ने र स्वास्थ्य सेवा सुधार्ने क्षेत्र।
Population Management
Standard definition: Population management is the planned regulation and use of demographic information to balance population growth, resources and development.
Simple meaning: जनसंख्या, स्रोत र विकासबीच सन्तुलन मिलाउने योजना।
United Nations
Standard definition: The United Nations is an international organisation established to maintain peace, promote cooperation and support development among member states.
Simple meaning: विश्व शान्ति, सहयोग र विकासका लागि बनेको अन्तर्राष्ट्रिय संस्था।
SAARC
Standard definition: SAARC is a regional organisation of South Asian countries established for economic, social and cultural cooperation.
Simple meaning: दक्षिण एसियाली देशहरूबीच सहयोग बढाउने क्षेत्रीय संस्था।
How to Study
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