Which of the following awards weren't given to the Prime Minister Nare...
The correct answer is Chief Commander of the Legion of Merit.
- PM Narendra Modi conferred with France's highest award in July 2023.
- Prime Minister Narendra Modi was awarded the Grand Cross of the Legion of Honour, the highest honour of France, by French President Emmanuel Macron.
- The award ceremony took place at the Elysee Palace.
- PM Modi thanked President Macron for the honour on behalf of the people of India.
- PM Modi also announced the opening of a new Indian consulate in Marseille in France and said that Indian students doing masters in the European country will now get five-year-long post-study work visas.
- Awards given to PM Narendra Modi in 2023:
- Fiji: Companion of the Order of Fiji (22 May 2023)
- Papua New Guinea: Companion of the Order of Logohu (22 May 2023)
- Egypt: Order of the Nile to Legion of Merit (25 June 2023)
- PM Narendra Modi was awarded the Chief Commander of the Legion of Merit from US Government in 21 December 2020.
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Which of the following awards weren't given to the Prime Minister Nare...
Overview of Awards Received by Narendra Modi in 2023
In 2023, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi was recognized with several prestigious awards. However, not all awards mentioned were conferred upon him.
List of Awards and Their Status
- Companion of the Order of Logo:
This award was indeed presented to Modi in 2023, highlighting his contributions to global leadership and diplomacy.
- Order of the Nile:
Modi received this honor as a recognition of his efforts in strengthening international relations and promoting peace.
- Grand Cross of the Legion of Honour:
This prestigious French award was also given to Modi in 2023, acknowledging his role in fostering bilateral ties between India and France.
- Chief Commander of the Legion of Merit:
This award was NOT given to Narendra Modi in 2023. It is associated with significant military contributions, and its absence from Modi's accolades for the year distinguishes it from the others.
Conclusion
The correct answer to which award was not received by Modi in 2023 is option 'D', the Chief Commander of the Legion of Merit. The distinction reveals insights into the types of international recognition Modi has garnered, emphasizing his diplomatic achievements over military accolades.