India-Bhutan
Mangdechhu Hydroelectric Power Project
The 720 Megawatts Mangdechhu Hydroelectric Power Project, which was implemented with the assistance from India, was recently handed over to the Druk Green Power Corporation (DGPC) in Bhutan. With this handing over, the two countries have successfully completed four mega ..
Month: Current Affairs - December, 2022
Category: International / World Current Affairs
ISRO Launches Nine Satellites Aboard PSLV-C54
The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has succeeded in placing nine satellites in multiple orbits using the Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle (PSLV-C54). About the launch Earth Observation Satellite (EOS-06) and 8 nanosatellites were launched during this mission. The nanosatellites are ..
Month: Current Affairs – November, 2022
Category: Science & Technology Current Affairs
India, Bhutan to have 7 more Trade entry and exit points
India and Bhutan are set to have seven additional entry and exit points for trade in order to increase trade connectivity. Key Points This decision was taken in a commerce secretary-level meeting, that was held between the issue of trade and transit ..
Month: Current Affairs - November, 2021
NPCI extends BHIM UPI to Bhutan
Bhutan has become first country to adopt Unified Payment Interface (UPI) standards of India for its quick response (QR) code. Key Points Bhutan after Singapore has become the second country to have BHIM-UPI acceptance at merchant locations. International wing of ..
Month: Current Affairs - July, 2021
India-Bhutan: Tax Inspectors Without Borders Initiative
India and Bhutan have jointly launched the “Tax Inspectors Without Borders (TIWB)” on June 23, 2021. Tax Inspectors Without Borders (TIWB) TIWB is a joint initiative of United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD). ..
Month: Current Affairs - June, 2021
India-Bhutan: MOU inked to cooperate in areas of Environment
India and Bhutan have signed an MoU to develop cooperation between two countries in the area of environment. Key Points about MoU MoU was signed virtually by Minister of Environment, Forest and Climate Change Prakash Javadekar. It will open new ..
Month: Current Affairs - June, 2021
Bhutan: 93% of adults vaccinated in 16 days
The Himalayan kingdom Bhutan has recently completed vaccinating 93% of its adult population in the world. How did Bhutan succeed in its vaccination programme? The population of Bhutan is small. This is one of the main reason behind the rapid ..
Month: Current Affairs - April, 2021
India-Bhutan MoU in use of outer space
The Union Cabinet recently approved the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between India and Bhutan for peaceful use of outer space. The MoU was signed between the countries on November 19, 2020. What is India-Bhutan MoU in use of Outer Space? ..