ORDER OF THE DRUK GYALPO
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Context: The Prime Minister of India received a prestigious recognition from Bhutan, being conferred the Order of the Druk Gyalpo, Bhutan's highest civilian honour.
About Order of the Druk Gyalpo
- Established in 2008 by King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck, the Order of the Druk Gyalpo translates to "Order of the Dragon King."
- It represents the highest level of Bhutan's honour system.
- It comes in two classes: First Class with a Breast Star and Sash Badge, and Second Class with only a Sash and Badge.
- This is the first time the Order of the Druk Gyalpo has been conferred on a foreign leader, highlighting the exceptional nature of India-Bhutan relations.
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PRACTICE QUESTION Q. Which of the following statements is most accurate about the Order of the Druk Gyalpo? A) It is a military honour awarded for battlefield bravery in Germany. B) It is the highest civilian decoration in Bhutan. C) It is a recently established award in the USA for Doctors. D) It is the highest civilian decoration in France. Answer: B |
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