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491. 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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492. 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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493. 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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494. 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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495. 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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496. 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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497. 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.
498. MNRE Adds 23,119 MW of Solar Module Capacity in December 2025
- On December 22, 2025, the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) added 23,119 MW of solar module manufacturing capacity to ALMM List-I, increasing the total listed capacity to 144,841 MW. The update supports India’s push for quality-assured domestic solar manufacturing eligible for government projects and incentives.
- Six new manufacturers entered the list with 4,187 MW, led by Znshine Solarworld (1,552 MW) and Inox Solar (1,274 MW). Existing players added 18,932 MW, with major expansions by Waaree Energies (6,684 MW, Gujarat), Rayzon Solar (5,659 MW, Surat) and Goldi Solar (3,384 MW, Gujarat), along with capacity increases by INA Solar, Saatvik Solar Industries and others.
- The ALMM framework, introduced in 2021, will expand further as solar cells come under ALMM from June 1, 2026. MNRE has also proposed including solar wafers under ALMM from June 1, 2028, subject to integrated domestic manufacturing capacity, strengthening India’s solar supply chain.
499. MoU Signed Between DRDO and Rashtriya Raksha University to enhance defense R&D and training
- On December 22, 2025, in New Delhi at South Block, the Defence Research and Development Organisation DRDO and Rashtriya Raksha University signed an MoU in New Delhi to strengthen cooperation in defence and internal security research, education, training, and technology development, in the presence of Defence Minister Rajnath Singh.
- The collaboration focus on joint research projects, doctoral programmes, specialised training, and technology gap analysis, combining DRDO’s defence technology expertise with RRU’s academic and internal security knowledge.
- The partnership aims to support Aatmanirbhar Bharat by enhancing self-reliance, innovation, and capacity building in defence and internal security during the Amrit Kaal period.
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500. India and New Zealand announce trade pact making majority of goods trade duty free
- On December 22, 2025, India and New Zealand concluded a historic Free Trade Agreement (FTA) aimed at deepening economic ties, under which New Zealand will eliminate or reduce tariffs on about 95 % of its exports to India—with more than half becoming duty‑free immediately—while India will provide zero‑duty market access for all its exports to New Zealand, significantly boosting bilateral trade prospects.
- Negotiations formally began in March 2025 and, after five rounds of talks between officials from New Delhi and Wellington, the agreement was finalised in December 2025 in New Delhi following a telephone conversation between India Prime Ministers and Christopher Luxon, with formal signing expected within the next implementation slated for early 2026.
- The pact seeks to expand trade and investment—New Zealand has pledged $20 billion investment into India over 15 years—enhance market access for labour‑intensive Indian sectors (like textiles, leather, engineering goods), and diversify trade amid global tariff pressures however, sensitive products such as dairy, certain agricultural items, and metals remain excluded to protect domestic industries.
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