India-Bhutan Current Affairs, GK & News
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 vaccination in the country. Apart from this, the success has also been attributed to “Dessuups”. ..
Month: Current Affairs - April, 2021
Category: International Current Affairs
Topics: AstraZeneca • Buddhist modernism • COVID-19 vaccine • India China • India-Bhutan
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? The agreement allows the countries to pursue cooperation in areas such as space science, navigation, ..
Month: Current Affairs - December, 2020
Category: International Current Affairs
Topics: bilateral agreement • India-Bhutan • Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) • Outer space • Outer space treaty
RuPay Card Phase II jointly launched by India and Bhutan
On November 20, 2020, PM Narendra Modi and Bhutanese PM Lotay Tshering jointly launched RuPay card Phase II that will allow Bhutan citizens to access RuPay network in India. The phase I was launched in August 2019. Highlights The implementation of Phase I of Rupay cards enabled visitors from India to access Point of Sale ..
Month: Current Affairs - November, 2020
Category: International Current Affairs
Topics: bilateral trade • Hydroelectricity • India-Bhutan • PM Modi • RuPay • SAARC • SSB
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
India-Bhutan sign agreements on Hydroelectric Projects
On June 29, 2020, India and Bhutan signed an agreement on a Hydroelectric power project. The agreement was signed between the Kholongchhu Hydro Energy Limited and Royal Government of Bhutan in the virtual presence of Indian External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar. Highlights Kholongchhu Hydro Energy Limited is a joint venture between Satluj Jal Vidyut Nigam ..
Month: Current Affairs - June, 2020
Category: International Current Affairs
Topics: bilateral • bilateral agrrement • bilateral relationship • CLEAN ENERGY DEVELOPMENT • Hydroelectricity • Hydroelectricity Project • India-Bhutan • S jaishankar