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Coronation (2008)

1. When and where did His Majesty receive the sacred Dhar Kha Nga, and what did its five colors symbolize?

2. What role did soeldra music play in the Dhar Kha Nga ceremony?

3. Where did His Majesty ascend the Golden Throne on November 6, 2008, and what key rituals were performed?

4. Who crowned His Majesty with the Raven Crown, and what role did this event affirm?

5. Which notable international dignitaries attended the coronation at Tashichhoedzong?

6. Why was His Majesty’s coronation historically significant in terms of his age?

7. What was the core message of His Majesty’s address to the nation on November 7, 2008?

8. What did the joint participation of His Majesty and the Fourth Druk Gyalpo in cultural events symbolize?

Royal Wedding (2011)

9. When and where did His Majesty announce his intention to marry Jetsun Pema, and how did he describe her?

10. What did His Majesty emphasize about the nature of the Royal Wedding celebrations?

11. Where did the Royal Wedding take place, and who presented the Crown of the Druk Gyaltsuen to Her Majesty?

12. How did the Royal Wedding of 2011 reflect Bhutanese culture and foster national unity?

13. Why did the Royal Wedding attract international attention?

14. What was the significance of the Royal Walk, and how did it demonstrate humility?

Safeguarding National Security

Bhutan-India Friendship Treaty (2007)

15. When did Bhutan’s connection with independent India begin, and what was the purpose of revising the 1949 treaty in 2007?

16. What key changes were made to the Bhutan-India Friendship Treaty in 2007?

17. How did India describe the importance of the revised treaty?

De-suung – Guardian of Peace and Harmony

18. When and why was the De-suung Program started, and what does “De-suung” mean?

19. What are the main goals of the De-suung Integrated Training Program?

20. What roles did De-suups play during emergencies, including the COVID-19 pandemic?

Royal Institute for Governance and Strategic Studies (RIGSS)

21. When was RIGSS inaugurated, and what is its dual role in Bhutan?

22. What kind of training does RIGSS provide, and who is its Royal Patron?

23. Why is RIGSS important for Bhutan’s democracy?

Royal Highland Festival

24. Why are highlanders crucial for Bhutan’s national security?

25. When was the Royal Highland Festival established, and what were its main objectives?

26. How does promoting highlanders’ livelihoods contribute to Bhutan’s border security?