cuurent affairs Flashcards
who won the the whitley award in london or Green oscar?
Kuenzang dorji wild life biologist among 7 individuals receving 50000 euro
this year tarayana fair theme
Leveraging Conservation Efforts to Enhance Local Economyâ€. May 3rd graced by azhi Dorji wangmo wangchuck
What is the rank of bhutan in the world press freedom ?
it dropped from 57 to 147th out of 180 countries
who won the Jigme Dorji wangchuck National Archery tournament?
Team Rigsar Construction Pvt ltd
The prices of goods and services in the country increased by what percent?
4.99%
which vaccine was withdrawn from covid-19 vaccine world wide
oxford AtraZeneca
who was awarded the International Actress Special Award 2024 at the 17th Munich Hall of honour in Germany
Ugyen Choden
who was awarded the Bharat Mitra Samman Indology Award
Lungten Gyatsho, President of the college of language and culture studies
The POrks are infected with
African Swan Fever
The Nurses attrition rate was
25 international and 30% at Jigme dorji wangchuck national Referal hospital
substance present in the everest brand masala is
Ethylene oxide
who is the president of world Aquatics
Husain Al-Musalallam, 37 million in thimphuth
how many white bellied heron found in globally and bhutan and who discovered it
The white-bellied heron was first photographed in Bhutan in 1976 by the then-fourth king, Jigme Singye Wangchuck, at Phochhu in Punakha district with 25 birds as of 2024
on July 22, 2024 Drukair, royal bhutan airlines, signed a memorandum of understanding with Airbus for the acquisition of three A320Neo and two A321XLR aircraft at fam borough air show and was led by
CEO Tandi Wangchuck and chief pilot Dasho Dhondup Gyeltshen
The world largest renewable energy project is
30000 MW hybrid renewable energy park in khava, gujarat, by adani green energy ltd.
indias first operational greenfield smart city and internation financial sevices center
Gujarat international finance tec-city(GIFT city) in ahmedabad
Bhutan Innovation Forum (BIF)
The Bhutan Innovation Forum will bring together the world’s most eminent thought-leaders, innovators, entrepreneurs, artists, philosophers, scientists, philanthropists, and investors to help realize His Majesty’s vision for building the world’s first Mindfulness City in Bhutan.
Gelephu Mindfulness City
Envisioned as an “economic corridor” connecting South Asia with Southeast Asia via India’s northeastern states to countries like Myanmar, Thailand, Cambodia, Laos, Vietnam, Malaysia, and Singapore
- The project will cover over an area of 1,000 sq km (250,000 acres) and will be developed as a Special Administrative Region (SAR).
The revenue from the property tax for the income year 2023 grew by :
911.9 percent in absolute figures Nu.616.94 million compared to Nu.60.97 million an increase by Nu.555.97 million
13th FYP-High Income GNH Economy by 2034
The Budget Outlay of the 13th FYP-512.28 billion ( 63% increase) with 456.34 billion available resources .Transform Bhutan to High Income Country aiming for a GDP of USD 5 billion by 2029
Current Expenditure- Estimated at Nu.267.28 billion (pay allowances and interest payments on hydro-loans)
Capital Expenditure- Estimated at Nu. 245 billion will be financed through (revenue surplus 24.5%, grants 51% & concessional external and domestic borrowings 24.5%)
allocated for agriculture marketing in the 13th FYP
Nu.910.5 m
Education and Vocational Training budget
Nu.10 billion in
Economic stimulus budget
15 billion
Transforming the Bhutanese economy by emphasizing the interconnected pillars of 3 p
of people, progress and prosperity or the 3Ps.
Vision : Happy , Prosperous and Secure Bhutan by 2034.
4 Objectives for 4 clusters:
8 Outcomes
Social Cluster-3 outcomes
Economic Cluster-1 outcome
Governance Cluster-2 outcomes
Security Cluster-2 outcomes
His Majesty the King conferred the honour of
Nga-Dag Pel gi Khorlo (Order of the Druk Gyalpo) upon him on December 17, 2021 to modi to this visit in march 23
Bicameral Parliament
A bicameral parliament is a legislative body that consists of two separate chambers or houses. This system is designed to provide checks and balances within the legislative process, ensuring more comprehensive deliberation and representation. The two chambers typically have distinct functions, powers, and methods of election or appointment. Examples of Bicameral Parliaments:
United States: The Congress consists of the Senate (upper house) and the House of Representatives (lower house).
United Kingdom: The Parliament consists of the House of Lords (upper house) and the House of Commons (lower house).
India: The Parliament consists of the Rajya Sabha (Council of States, upper house) and the Lok Sabha (House of the People, lower house).
Indian election 2024
General elections were held in India from 19 April to 1 June 2024 in seven phases, to elect all 543 members of the Lok Sabha.
Incumbent Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s governing BJP won 240 seats UP winning majority of the seats
The total number of seat in Lok Sabha as of the General Elections 2024 is 543
The Bhutan National Digital Identity
Special Award for Decentralised ID in Practice” At the KuppingerCole Honores 2024 European Identity and Cloud Awards in Berlin, Germany, on JUNE 4, 2024
Sources of Rural Credit in Bhutan
Five banks
Two Insurance Companies
Five microfinance institutions
Bhutan Development Bank Limited (BDBL) is the main institution for rural lending.
Major Constraints in Rural Credit Access are:
Stringent Collateral Requirements
High Interest Rates
Low financial literacy
Cumbersome loan processes
Mahachulalongkornrajavidyalaya University-
Presented HM the Honorary Doctorate Degree in Buddhism.
Chiang Mai University-
Presented HM the Honorary Degree of Science in Agriculture
Chiang Mai Rajabhat University-
Presented HM an Honorary Doctor of Philosophy degree in Science for Sustainable Local Development.
Khon Kaen University
presented HM an Honorary Doctorate Degree of Science in Agricultural Extension.
Mae Fah Luang University-
Presented HM the Honorary Doctorate of Philosophy in Social Sciences
Maejo University-
University- Presented His Majesty an Honorary Degree of Organic Agriculture Management.
Thammasat University-
Presented HM an Honorary Degree in the field of Creative Development
who, presented his Letter of Credence (Introduction) to Ukhnaa Khürelsükh, President of Mongolia on June 17, 2024, making him the first Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Kingdom of Bhutan to Mongolia.
Ambassador Vetsop Namgyel
who presented her credentials to President Alexander Stubb of the Republic of Finland at the Presidential Palace in Helsinki today, accrediting her as Bhutan’s ambassador extraordinary and plenipotentiary to Finland.
Ambassador Tshoki Choden is also the resident ambassador of Belgium and the EU, concurrently accredited to Denmark, Germany, the Netherlands, Luxembourg, Spain, and Sweden.
YDF celebrates how many years
25 years of empowering young lives One of the oldest civil society organisations in the country, YDF, celebrated its 25th anniversary on June 16 in Thimphu.
Established upon Royal Decree on 16th June 1999.
“We have opened doors to education for countless children, provided scholarships to those who dreamed big but had limited means, and extended a compassionate hand to young souls battling their own darkness,” Her Majesty said.
Vice President- HRH Princess Chimi Yangzom Wangchuck.
DHI OWNED Companies
CDCL (Construction Development Corporation LTD.)
BPC
Bhutan Telecom
Royal Bhutan Airlines (Druk Air)
Druk Green Power Corporation (DGPC)
Koufuku
Menjong Sorig Pharmaceuticals Corporation Ltd
NRDCL (Natural Resources Development Corporation Ltd.)
Druk Holding & Investment Pte.Ltd.
Thimphu Tech Park
State Mining Corporation Ltd.
DHI Controlled Companies
Bank of Bhutan
Dungsam Cement Corporation
Dungsam Polymers Ltd
State Trading Corporation of Bhutan Ltd.
DHI linked companies
Azista Bhutan Healthcare Ltd.
BBPL (Bhutan Board Products Ltd.)
Bhutan Ferro Alloys Ltd.
BNBL (Bhutan National Bank Limited)
Druk Metallurgy Ltd.
Penden Cement Authority Ltd.
RICB (Royal Insurance Corporation Of Bhutan Ltd)
His Majesty The King conferred Dakyen to Prime Minister, Speaker of the National Assembly and Cabinet Ministers on
His Majesty The King conferred Dakyen to Prime Minister, Speaker of the National Assembly and Cabinet Ministers on 28 January 2024The new Cabinet of the Royal Government of Bhutan is comprised of the following:
H. E. Dasho Tshering Tobgay, Hon’ble Prime Minister of Bhutan
H. E. Mr. Gem Tshering, Minister of Energy and Natural Resources
H. E. Mr. Tandin Wangchuk, Minister of Health
H. E. Mr. D N Dhungyel, Minister for Foreign Affairs and External Trade
H. E. Mr. Lekey Dorji, Minister of Finance
H. E. Mr. Chandra Gurung, Minister of Infrastructure and Transport
H. E. Mr. Younten Phuntsho, Minister of Agriculture and Livestock
H. E. Ms. Yeezang Dimple Thapa, Minister of Education and Skills Development
H. E. Mr. Tshering, Minister of Home Affairs
H. E. Mr. Namgyal Dorji, Minister of Industry, Commerce and Employment.
On 25th January 2024, the National Assembly of Bhutan elected Hon. Lungten Dorji as Speaker and Hon. Sangay Khadu as Deputy Speaker.
Govt. targets Nu billion GDP contributions from seven sectors by 2029
Govt. targets Nu 225.59 billion GDP contributions from seven sectors by 2029
