International 02 November 2026
Kiren Rijiju Represents India at Consecration Ceremony of 108 Stupas in Bhutan
Why in the News?
Union Minister of Minority Affairs **Kiren Rijiju** represented India at the consecration ceremony of **108 Stupas** in Bhutan's **Gelephu Mindfulness City**, led by the King of Bhutan, **Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck**.
Key Features / Major Points:
- The 108 Stupas Project:
- Conceived and led by the Bhutanese King, thousands of volunteers erected 108 Stupas (each 15 metres tall, spaced 108 metres apart) along an 11.7 km stretch of the Aie River in Gelephu near the Assam border.
- Special Dedication to PM Narendra Modi:
- During the ceremony, the King of Bhutan, Prime Minister Dasho Tshering Tobgay, and Minister Kiren Rijiju offered prayers at **Stupa No. 76**.
- **Stupa No. 76** was specifically dedicated by the King of Bhutan to Prime Minister **Narendra Modi** in recognition of his steadfast support for the Gelephu project.
- Bilateral Partnership Highlights:
- Minister Rijiju reaffirmed India's strong commitment to supporting the Gelephu Mindfulness City project, driving regional connectivity, trade, and economic growth in border areas adjacent to Northeast India.
Static GK Facts:
- Kingdom of Bhutan:
- Capital: **Thimphu** | Currency: **Ngultrum (BTN)**.
- Monarch (King): **Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck**.
- Prime Minister: **Dasho Tshering Tobgay**.
- Gelephu Mindfulness City (GMC):
- A special economic and administrative region envisioned by Bhutan along its southern border with Assam, India.
- Ministry of Minority Affairs (India):
- Union Cabinet Minister: **Kiren Rijiju**.
One-Liner Quiz (All Competitive Exams):
Q: Who represented India at the consecration ceremony of 108 Stupas in Bhutan's Gelephu Mindfulness City?
A: Kiren Rijiju (Union Minister of Minority Affairs)
Q: Which Stupa out of the 108 Stupas was dedicated by the King of Bhutan to PM Narendra Modi?
A: Stupa No. 76
Q: Gelephu Mindfulness City (GMC) is a flagship cross-border economic project being developed by which country?
A: Bhutan (adjacent to Assam, India)
Q: Who is the current Prime Minister of Bhutan?
A: Dasho Tshering Tobgay
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