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441. PM Modi conferred with the highest honours of Fiji and Papua New Guinea
- On May 22, 2023, India PM Narendra Modi received the highest civilian honours from Fiji and Papua New Guinea during his visit to Port Moresby for the FIPIC Summit.
- Fiji’s PM Sitiveni Rabuka awarded him the Companion of the Order of Fiji, and Papua New Guinea’s Governor-General Sir Bob Dadae conferred the Grand Companion of the Order of Logohu for his efforts in uniting Pacific Island nations and supporting the Global South.
- These honours reflect India’s growing diplomatic engagement in the Pacific and PM Modi’s role in strengthening bilateral ties and global cooperation.
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442. Egyptian President El-Sisi confers PM Narendra Modi with ‘Order of the Nile’ award
- On June 25, 2023, in Cairo, Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El‑Sisi awarded India Prime Minister Narendra Modi the Order of the Nile, Egypt’s highest state honour, during his two-day state visit.
- The Award Instituted in 1915, the Order of the Nile is a pure gold collar given to heads of state or dignitaries for exceptional services to Egypt or humanity. This is Modi’s 13th international award.
- The award reflects strengthening India‑Egypt relations, as the leaders held bilateral talks on trade, investments, energy, and signed a strategic partnership agreement to deepen cooperation.
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443. PM Modi conferred with France's highest award Grand Cross of the Legion of Honour
- On 13 July 2023,India Prime Minister was conferred with the Grand Cross of the Legion of Honour France’s highest civilian and military award by French President Emmanuel Macron, becoming the first Indian Prime Minister to receive this prestigious distinction.
- The award ceremony took place at the Élysée Palace in Paris during PM Modi’s two‑day official visit to France, where he was accorded a red‑carpet welcome and invited as the Guest of Honour for France’s National Day celebrations.
- The honour was bestowed in recognition of Modi’s role in strengthening India‑France strategic partnership and reflects deep mutual respect; Modi personally thanked President Macron on behalf of the people of India and joined the ranks of global leaders like Nelson Mandela and Angela Merkel who have received the same award.
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444. Greece confers Grand Cross of the Order of Honour on PM Modi
- On 25 August 2023 in Athens, PM Narendra Modi was conferred the Grand Cross of the Order of Honour by Greek President Katerina Sakellaropoulou, Greece’s highest civilian award for a premier.
- Modi Becme the first Indian PM in 40 years to visit Greece and the first foreign head of government to receive this honour, recognising his role in strengthening India‑Greece ties.
- During his day-long visit, Modi paid tribute at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, met Greek leaders to discuss democracy, sustainable development, and bilateral cooperation, and highlighted India’s progress in economy and industry.
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445. PM Modi conferred with Bhutan’s highest civilian award: What is ‘Order of the Druk Gyalpo’
- On 22 March 2024, India Prime Minister was conferred with Bhutan’s highest civilian honour, the Order of the Druk Gyalpo by King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck in Thimphu, Bhutan, during his two‑day State visit. He became the first foreign Head of Government to receive this prestigious award.
- The award Recognises India PM outstanding contribution to strengthening India‑Bhutan relations, his people‑centric leadership, and his role in deepening bilateral cooperation, reflecting the special and enduring friendship between the two countries.
- The award Instituted as a lifetime achievement decoration, the Order of the Druk Gyalpo is the pinnacle of Bhutan’s honour system, taking precedence over all other orders, medals, and decorations. India PM accepted the honour on behalf of 140 crore Indians, underscoring its diplomatic and symbolic significance.
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446. What is Order of St Andrew the Apostle? Russia's highest civilian award bestowed to PM Modi
- On July 9,2024,Prime Minister of India was conferred Russia’s highest civilian honour, the Order of St Andrew the Apostle, during his official visit to Moscow with the ceremony held at St Catherine’s Hall, Moscow Kremlin.
- The award was announced in 2019, it was formally presented in 2024 by Russian President Vladimir Putin in recognition of India PM role in strengthening the India–Russia privileged strategic partnership and friendly relations.
- The award Established in 1698 by Tsar Peter the Great, the Order of St Andrew the Apostle is Russia’s most prestigious state decoration, awarded for exceptional civilian or military service, symbolising deep historical and diplomatic ties between the two nations.
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447. Nigeria honours PM Narendra Modi with ‘Grand Commander of the Order of the Niger’ award
- On November 17, 2024, during his visit to Abuja,India Prime Minister was awarded Nigeria’s second-highest national honour, the Grand Commander of the Order of the Niger (GCON), by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.
- India PM became only the second foreign leader to receive this honour after Queen Elizabeth II (1969), recognising his role in strengthening India–Nigeria relations and shared democratic values.
- The award was conferred duringIndia PM three-nation tour (Nigeria, Brazil, Guyana), and he dedicated the honour to the people of India, highlighting growing strategic and economic cooperation between the two countries.
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448. Modi receives Guyana's highest honour, the Order of Excellence; PM says, 'This belongs to 1.4 billion Indians'
- On November 21,2024, India Prime Minister was awarded Guyana’s highest civilian honour, the Order of Excellence, by President Dr. Irfaan Ali in Georgetown, Guyana.India PM said the honour belongs to the 1.4 billion people of India.
- The award was given to recognise India PM global leadership and his efforts to strengthen India–Guyana relations, which are based on shared history, cultural ties, mutual trust, and growing cooperation in trade, technology and diplomacy.
- The visit highlighted India’s expanding influence in the Caribbean, with both leaders agreeing to use technology and innovation to reduce inequality and deepen partnerships, strengthening India’s role in global affairs.
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449. PM Modi honoured with Dominica's top civilian award
- On November 21,2024,Prime Minister of India was conferred Dominica’s highest national honour, the Dominica Award of Honour, by President Sylvanie Burton in recognition of his leadership, support to Dominica during the COVID-19 pandemic, and his role in strengthening bilateral ties between India and Dominica.
- The prestigious award was presented on 20 November 2024 at the India-CARICOM Summit held in Georgetown, Guyana, on the sidelines of India PM three-nation diplomatic tour.
- The honour acknowledges India’s humanitarian assistance during the pandemic including the supply of vaccines—and symbolizes the deepening partnership and enduring cooperation between India and Dominica, reflecting shared goals in healthcare, resilience and diplomatic collaboration
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450. Luminous Power Technologies bags orders for 350 MW solar capacity in Rajasthan under PM-KUSUM
- On December 22, 2025, Luminous Power Technologies has secured orders to set up 350 MW of solar power projects in Rajasthan under the PM-KUSUM scheme, strengthening India’s push for decentralised renewable energy.
- The projects will be implemented in phases starting Q1 2026, with the generated electricity sold to local distribution companies, supporting clean power supply in rural areas.
- the solar plants are expected to generate 500–560 million units annually and reduce 4.02–4.59 lakh tonnes of CO₂ emissions per year, contributing significantly to environmental sustainability.