PM Modi awarded with Russia’s highest civilian honour, the Order of St Andrew the Apostle

Prime Minister Narendra Modi received Russia’s prestigious civilian honour, the Order of St Andrew the Apostle. The award was presented by Russian President Vladimir Putin at a ceremony in St Catherine’s Hall of the Moscow Kremlin on July 9, 2024.

The award recognizes Modi’s contribution to developing a strategic partnership and fostering friendly ties between Russia and India. PM Modi was awarded in 2019 but received it physically on July 9, 2024.

The Order of St Andrew the Apostle was established in 1698 by Tsar Peter the Great.

Q: What is the name of the highest civilian award of Russia received by PM Modi during his visit in July 2024?

a) Order of Saint George
b) Order of St Andrew the Apostle
c) Order of Alexander Nevsky
d) Order of Friendship

Ans : b) Order of St Andrew the Apostle
Prime Minister Narendra Modi received Russia’s prestigious civilian honour, the Order of St Andrew the Apostle. The award was presented by Russian President Vladimir Putin at a ceremony in St Catherine’s Hall of the Moscow Kremlin on July 9, 2024.

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