09-Jul-2025
Grand Collar of the National Order of the Southern Cross
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Why in News?
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has been conferred Brazil’s highest civilian honour, the Grand Collar of the National Order of the Southern Cross, in recognition of his efforts to strengthen India–Brazil bilateral ties and enhance India’s global leadership role. This is the 26th international honour received by PM Modi since assuming office in May 2014.
Indian PM Narendra Modi and Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva
About the Award
- Name: Grand Collar of the National Order of the Southern Cross
- Country: Brazil
- Nature: Highest civilian award of Brazil
- Awarded to: Heads of state and government leaders for outstanding contributions in strengthening Brazil’s relations with other nations
- Presented by: President of Brazil, Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva
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Preparing Through MCQ
Q. Prime Minister Narendra Modi was recently awarded which country’s highest civilian honour, the Grand Collar of the National Order of the Southern Cross?
(1) Argentina
(2) Brazil
(3) South Africa
(4) Portugal
Answer: (2) Brazil