Mexican government has honoured Indian academician Shyama Prasad Ganguly with "Orden Mexicana del Águila Azteca" (Mexican Order of the Aztec Eagle), the highest civilian honour given to a foreigner by Mexico.
a. Shyama Prasad Ganguly
b. Shyam Prasad Ganguly
c. Shyamal Prasad Ganguly
d. None of the above
- He was awarded for disseminating Spanish language and Mexican culture to strengthen Mexico-India cultural relations.
- He is the first Indian Academician to get this award.
About Shyama Prasad Ganguly:
- He is a former professor of Spanish and Latin American Studies at Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU).
- He belonged to the first generation of a handful of Indian academics who actually made everybody else interested in Spanish.
- He has authored, edited and translated over 25 books in an academic career spanning 40 years.
About the Order of Aztec Eagle:
- It is a part of Mexican Honours System and is the highest Mexican Order awarded to foreigners in the country.
- It was created by decree in December 1933 by President Abelardo L. Rodríguez as reward to services given to Mexico or humankind by foreigners.
- It corresponds to similar distinctions given to Mexican citizens such as Condecoración Miguel Hidalgo or Belisario Domínguez Medal of Honor.
- It is given by office of the Foreign Minister on instructions of the Council established for this purpose headed by the President, who signs each honour.
- This Order stands for friendship of Mexico with nations of world and is a means to express respect and admiration of the Mexican people.
- Its previous recipients of include Microsoft founder Bill Gates, Nobel Economics Laureate Amartya Sen, writer and Nobel Literature Laureate Nadine Gordimer.
- Royal Eagle is Mexico's national animal and was considered sacred for Aztecs.
Question:
Q. Mexican government has honoured which Indian academician with "Orden Mexicana del Águila Azteca" (Mexican Order of the Aztec Eagle), the highest civilian honour given to a foreigner by Mexico?a. Shyama Prasad Ganguly
b. Shyam Prasad Ganguly
c. Shyamal Prasad Ganguly
d. None of the above
