interesting facts and bhutan modern history

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Flash Card

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TCB

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Believe Bhutan

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MoIC

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Connecting to the unconnected and establishing a Harmonious Knowledge Society

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ECB

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Ensuring free, fair, and democratic elections and Referendum

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MoEA

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Towards a green and self-reliant economy

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MoWHS

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Construction industry: solutions through Innovation and Improved Technology

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BBS

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The Bhutanese Expression

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Kuensel

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That the Nation shall be Informed

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MoE

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Educating for GNH

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RCSC

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Excellence in Service: A professional, accountable, and productive civil service delivering efficient and effective services underpinned by Technology, Innovation, and Empathy.

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World Suicide Prevention Day

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10th September

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Theme for World Suicide Prevention Day 2022

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‘Creating Hope Through Action’

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Chairperson of The Pema

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Health Minister, Lyonpo Dechen Wangmo

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1st woman to climb Mt. Everest

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Junko Taibei

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1st Meeting of UNGA

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London

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Tallest building

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Burj Khalifa (828m)

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Melittology

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Study of bees

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Druk Gyalpo Relief Kidu launched on

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14-Apr-20

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2nd Phase of RuPay launched on

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20-Nov-20

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1952- HM JDW was enthroned as the Third King of Bhutan.

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HM JDW was enthroned as the Third King of Bhutan.

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1953- What was established in Bhutan to decentralize power?

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National Assembly or the Tshogdu was established.

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1958- Who visited Bhutan for the first time with Indira Gandhi?

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Indian Prime Minister Jawaharal Nehru.

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1961- What was funded by the Indian Government?

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The first five-year plan.

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What were some developments by the end of Bhutan’s first five-year plan?

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Over 59 schools with total enrollment of over 3,000 students, three hospitals, and 40 dispensaries.

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1962- What international organization did Bhutan join first?

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Bhutan became a member of the Colombo Plan.

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1965- What was instituted by HM JDW to advise the king?

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Lodre Tshogdu, the Royal Advisory Council.

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1967- What did Bhutan permit for the first time?

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The opening of a resident Indian Mission in Thimphu.

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1968- Who made a second visit to Bhutan in 1968?

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Indira Gandhi.

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1969- What did Bhutan become a member of in 1969?

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Universal Postal Union.

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1971- When did Bhutan become a member of the United Nations Organization?

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September 21, 1971.

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Which country did Bhutan recognize first after its independence in 1971?

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Bhutan was the first country to recognize the newly independent Bangladesh on 06 December 1971.

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1972- When did HM the Fourth Druk Gyalpo ascend the throne?

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HM the Fourth Druk Gyalpo ascended the throne at the age of 17, on 21st July 1972.

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1973- What international movement did Bhutan join in 1973?

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Bhutan joined the NAM (Non Aligned Movement).

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1974- When was HM King Jigme Singye Wangchuck coronated as the Fourth Druk Gyalpo?

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2nd June, 1974.

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1975- What special status was granted to Bhutan by the UN Economic and Social Commission?

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Bhutan and four other landlocked Asian countries were granted a special status as "least developed landlocked countries."

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1979- What did HM JSW declare more important than GNP in an interview?

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HM JSW declared that GNH (Gross National Happiness) is more important than GNP.

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1981- What was established to devolve decision-making authority to districts?

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The Dzongkhag Yargye Tshogchung (District Development Committee).

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1991- What was established in Bhutan to involve gewog leaders in planning and implementing development activities?

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The Gewog Yarge Tshogchung (GYT) was established.

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1999- What technological advancements were introduced in Bhutan in 1999?

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Bhutanese were first introduced to TV and Internet. Radio Broadcasting was there since 1973.

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When and where did Bhutan host the SAARC summit for the first time?

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The sixteenth SAARC summit was held in Thimphu, Bhutan on 28–29 April 2010.

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2001- What significant political event was initiated by the Fourth Druk Gyalpo on 3rd November 2001?

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The drafting of Bhutan’s first Constitution was initiated.

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When was the first draft of Bhutan's Constitution submitted to the Druk Gyalpo?

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9th December 2002.

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2003- What was "Operation All Clear"?

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A military operation commanded by His Majesty Jigme Singye Wangchuck to flush out militants from Bhutan in December 2003.

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2005- What significant event happened regarding the Bhutanese Constitution in March 2005?

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The draft Constitution was released to the public, followed by consultations in all 20 districts.

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When did His Majesty King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck ascend the throne?

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Nov 6 2008

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2006- What treaty was updated and signed in 2006?

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The Indo-Bhutan Friendship Treaty was updated and signed on 8th February 2007.

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2007- What significant political process began in Bhutan in 2007?

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The process of introducing democracy began with the Election Commission of Bhutan initiating the election process.

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What significant events happened in Bhutan in 2008?

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Bhutan began celebrating 100 years of monarchy, and the Constitution of Bhutan was signed on 18th July

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World Cup 2026

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Canada, Mexico and United States

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World Cup 2022

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Qatar

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UN Resident Coordinator

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Mr. Gerald Daly Country – Ireland

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Instagram – Kevin Systrom Twitter - Jack Dorsey Tumblr – David Karp Pinterest – Ben Silberman Facebook – Mark Zuckerberg PayPal – Elon Musk & his friends Youtube – Chad Hurley & Steve Chen Google – Larry Page & Sergey Brin Snapchat – Evan Spiegel & Bobby Murphy

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