Bhutan Current Affairs, GK & News
China’s new border dispute with Bhutan
China is now claiming the Sakteng wildlife sanctuary in Eastern Bhutan to be part of its territory. What is the issue? The boundary between China and Bhutan has never been demarcated. For a long time, the countries have disputes over central, eastern and western sectors. China has recently been attempting to stop the funding for ..
Month: Current Affairs - July, 2020
Category: Environment Current Affairs • Summits and Conferences
Topics: Bhutan • border issues • India China • India-Bhutan • Protected areas • Wildlife
K.K.Venugopal reappointed as Attorney General for India
On 29th June 2020, the President of India has reappointed Senior Advocate K.K. Venugopal as the Attorney General for India. The current tenure of K.K. Venugopal was up to 30th June 2020, his tenure was extended for a period of one year effective from 1st July 2020 to 30th June 2021. On 30th June 2017, ..
Month: Current Affairs - June, 2020
Category: Awards, Persons & Places in News
Topics: Attorney General of India • Bhutan • K.K. Venugopal • Padma Bhushan • Padma Vibhushan
Concession Agreement Signed between India & Bhutan for Joint Venture Hydroelectric Project
On 29th June 2020, a concession agreement was signed between the Kholongchhu Hydro Energy Limited and the Royal Government of Bhutan. The Concession Agreement provides the right to Kholongchhu Hydro Energy Limited to operate the Kholongchhu Hydroelectric Project within the jurisdictions of the Bhutanese Government. The Concession Agreement signing was conducted at Bhutan’s capital city ..
Month: Current Affairs - June, 2020
Category: India Nation & States Current Affairs
Topics: Bhutan • Kholongchhu Hydroelectric Project • Mangdechhu hydroelectric power plant • S jaishankar • Satluj Jal Vidyut Nigam Limited • Tala Hydroelectric Project
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, Sikkim continued to enjoy the protectorate status with the republic of India. However, in 1973, ..
Month: Current Affairs - May, 2020
Topics: Bhutan • China • Nepal • Organic State • Sikkim • Statehood Day
International Day of Happiness celebrated on March 20
The International Day of Happiness is celebrated on March 20 all over the world. The General Assembly of the United Nations proclaimed 20 March the International Day of Happiness in 2012. The day is celebrated to highlight the relevance of happiness as universal goal in the lives of human beings and to reflect it in ..
Topics: Bhutan • Happiness • International Day of Happiness