22 Mar 2024 PIB
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
1. PM’s Visit to Bhutan 2. International Day of Forests
Syllabus: GS-2, International Relations
Mains: India – Bhutan relations
Context:
Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to Bhutan.
Details:
- Mr Modi was conferred the Order of the Druk Gyalpo, Bhutan’s highest civilian decoration, by His Majesty the King of Bhutan in a public ceremony at the Tendrelthang, Thimphu.
- Prime Minister Modi is the first foreign leader to be given this prestigious award.
- The award recognises Prime Minister Modi’s contribution to strengthening the India-Bhutan friendship and his people-centric leadership.
- The Prime Minister also met the Bhutanese Prime Minister Mr Tshering Tobgay and discussed various aspects of the multi-faceted bilateral relations and forged an understanding to enhance further cooperation in sectors such as renewable energy, agriculture, youth exchange, environment and forestry, and tourism.
- As part of the visit, several MoUs/agreements were exchanged on energy, trade, digital connectivity, space, agriculture, and youth connect among others.
Read more on the India – Bhutan relationship in the linked article.
2. International Day of Forests
Syllabus: GS-3, Environment & Ecology
Prelims: International Day of Forests
Context:
International Day of Forests observed on 21 March.
About the International Day of Forests:
- The UN General Assembly designated 21st March 2012 as the International Day of Forests to encourage people to honour and learn about the significance of forest ecosystems.
- The theme for International Day of Forests 2024 is “Forests and Innovation: New solutions for a better world”.
Read more on the International Day of Forests in the linked article.
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