Prime Minister Modi awarded ‘The Grand Cross of the Order of Honour’

August 26, 2023
Current Context: Prime Minister Narendra Modi was conferred with The Grand Cross of the Order of Honour by the President of Greece, Katerina Sakellaropoulou, on August 25, 2023.
Prime Minister Modi awarded ‘The Grand Cross of the Order of Honour’
  • This is the highest honour bestowed by the Greek state to eminent personalities who have contributed to enhancing the stature of Greece.
  • PM Modi is the first foreign head of government to receive this honour. He joins a select group of recipients that includes former Greek presidents, prime ministers, ministers, diplomats, judges, academics, artists, and athletes.
  • The citation praised PM Modi for his global leadership, economic reforms, environmental protection, and promotion of Greek-Indian friendship .
  • PM Modi thanked the President and the people of Greece for this honour and expressed his respect for the Greek culture and civilization.
  • The Grand Cross of the Order of Honour is a prestigious award that was established in 1975. It consists of a badge, a star, and a sash.

Question:

Q.1 What is the name of the award that PM Modi received from Greece?
a. The Grand Cross of the Order of Merit
b. The Grand Cross of the Order of Honour
c. The Grand Cross of the Order of Liberty
d. The Grand Cross of the Order of Phoenix

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