Arun Kapur Honoured with Red Scarf and 'Dasho' Title by Bhutan's King
| Why in News | Key Points |
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| Arun Kapur Conferred Red Scarf and 'Dasho' Title by Bhutan | - Arun Kapur, an Indian educationist, awarded the Red Scarf and title 'Dasho' by Bhutan's King Jigme Khesar Namgyel. - The honor was given at the 117th Bhutanese National Day celebrations in Thimphu. - 'Dasho' is a title typically reserved for senior Bhutanese officials and rarely given to non-residents. |
| Bhutan's Educational Contribution | - Kapur contributed significantly to Bhutan's educational system, setting up The Royal Academy school and developing Bhutan Baccalaureate. |
| Previous Recognition | - In 2019, Kapur was awarded the 'Druk Thuksey' for his educational contributions. |
| King of Bhutan | - King Jigme Khesar Namgyel conferred the honor on Arun Kapur. |
| Location of Event | - The 117th Bhutanese National Day was celebrated at the Changlimithang Stadium in Thimphu. |
| Nationality of Awardee | - Arun Kapur is an Indian educationist. |