Bhutan
Bhutan’s Gelephu Mindfulness City Project
Bhutan is developing the Gelephu Mindfulness City, which is the largest co-operative initiative in the country. Prime Minister Tshering Tobgay expressed gratitude to India for its support. The city spans 2,500 square kilometres and aims to be Zero Carbon, which ..
Month: Current Affairs - November, 2024
Category: Government Schemes Current Affairs
Bhutan’s Tiger Population Surge
Bhutan, a small eastern Himalayan country, has achieved a remarkable conservation success by increasing its tiger population by 27% since 2015. According to the most recent survey conducted in 2021 and 2022, there are now an estimated 131 tigers within ..
Month: Current Affairs - August, 2023
Category: International / World Current Affairs
Naykap Gokab
Bhutan has launched Naykap Gokab, a new online platform aimed at promoting local innovative ideas and solutions. Developed by a group of young software engineers in collaboration with the UNDP, DHI, and the Ministry of Industry, Commerce and Employment, the ..
Month: Current Affairs - May, 2023
Category: International / World Current Affairs
Cycas pectinata
An evergreen, palm-like plant with a Jurassic link is under stress in Bhutan, according to a new study conducted by five botanists. The plant in question is Cycas pectinata, the only cycad species found in Bhutan. The study, published in ..
Month: Current Affairs – April, 2023
Category: Environment Current Affairs
Q+A: UN’s List of Least Developed Countries (LDCs) and Bhutan’s Graduation
Bhutan, a landlocked country in South Asia, is set to be removed from the LDC list on December 13, 2023, becoming the seventh country to graduate from the list. Bhutan’s graduation was announced by the United Nations General Assembly in ..
Month: Current Affairs - March, 2023
Category: International / World Current Affairs
Five to Seven Countries Sign Up for adopting India Stack
India Stack is the collection of Application Peripheral Interfaces launched by the Government of India. This includes BHIM, Digilocker, UPI, and several other applications. According to a recent report from the IT Ministry around seven countries are to join India ..
Month: Current Affairs - January, 2023
Category: International / World Current Affairs
BBIN Motor Vehicle Agreement
The Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Nepal (BBIN) Motor Vehicle Agreement (MVA) was signed by all four BBIN countries in 2015 but has not yet been implemented. About BBIN MVA The BBIN Motor Vehicles Agreement (MVA) was signed at the BBIN transport ..
Month: Current Affairs - March, 2022
Category: International / World Current Affairs
India’s Export of Fresh Fruits
Fresh fruits export from India has witnessed a major growth. The major destinations of exports of fresh fruits include the Netherlands, Bangladesh, the UK, the UAE, Iran, Nepal, Saudi Arabia, Russia, Qatar, and Oman. Overview: In April-January 2021-22, guava exports ..
Month: Current Affairs - February, 2022
Category: India Nation & States Current Affairs