PM Narendra Modi's Awards: A Global Recognition Journey
Welcome to an exciting exploration of the global accolades bestowed upon India's Prime Minister, Narendra Modi! From highest civilian honors to prestigious international awards, this post celebrates his remarkable contributions to diplomacy, leadership, and global unity.
Below is a colorful and detailed table showcasing all 27 awards conferred on PM Modi as of April 5, 2025, ordered chronologically. Scroll through and enjoy this vibrant journey!
All Awards Conferred on PM Narendra Modi
Date | Award/Honor | Country/Organization | Details |
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April 3, 2016 | Order of King Abdulaziz Al Saud | Saudi Arabia | Highest civilian honor, awarded by King Salman bin Abdulaziz. |
June 4, 2016 | State Order of Ghazi Amir Amanullah Khan | Afghanistan | Highest civilian honor, named after national hero Amanullah Khan. |
February 10, 2018 | Grand Collar of the State of Palestine | Palestine | Highest honor for foreign dignitaries, awarded by President Mahmoud Abbas. |
October 2018 | Champions of the Earth Award | United Nations | UN’s highest environmental honor for bold environmental leadership. |
October 24, 2018 | Seoul Peace Prize | Seoul Peace Prize Foundation | Biennial award for contributions to global harmony and peace. |
January 14, 2019 | Philip Kotler Presidential Award | World Marketing Summit | First-ever award recognizing outstanding national leadership. |
April 12, 2019 | Order of St. Andrew the Apostle | Russia | Highest civilian honor, awarded by President Vladimir Putin (received in 2024). |
June 8, 2019 | Order of the Distinguished Rule of Nishan Izzuddin | Maldives | Highest honor for foreign dignitaries, awarded by President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih. |
August 4, 2019 | Order of Zayed | United Arab Emirates | Highest civilian honor, named after Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan. |
August 24, 2019 | King Hamad Order of the Renaissance | Bahrain | Top honor recognizing efforts to strengthen India-Bahrain relations. |
September 24, 2019 | Global Goalkeeper Award | Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation | For the Swachh Bharat Abhiyan, recognizing it as a mass movement for cleanliness. |
December 21, 2020 | Legion of Merit (Degree Chief Commander) | United States | High military honor for elevating India-US strategic partnership, awarded by Donald Trump. |
December 17, 2021 | Order of the Druk Gyalpo | Bhutan | Highest civilian decoration, awarded by King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck (received in 2024). |
July 2021 | Global Energy and Environment Leadership Award | Cambridge Energy Research Associates | For leadership in global energy and environmental sustainability. |
May 22, 2023 | Ebakl Award | Palau | Conferred by President Surangel S. Whipps Jr. during Modi’s visit to Papua New Guinea. |
May 22, 2023 | Companion of the Order of Fiji | Fiji | Highest honor of Fiji, recognizing global leadership, awarded by PM Sitiveni Rabuka. |
May 22, 2023 | Grand Companion of the Order of Logohu | Papua New Guinea | Highest civilian award for unity of Pacific Island countries and Global South advocacy. |
June 25, 2023 | Order of the Nile | Egypt | Highest state honor of Egypt, awarded by President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi. |
July 13, 2023 | Grand Cross of the Legion of Honour | France | Highest French honor (military or civilian), awarded by President Emmanuel Macron. |
August 25, 2023 | Grand Cross of the Order of Honour | Greece | Second-highest civilian honor, awarded by President Katerina Sakellaropoulou. |
February 13, 2024 | Dominica Award of Honour | Dominica | Highest national award, announced ahead of Modi’s 2024 Africa visit. |
August 17, 2024 | Grand Commander of the Order of the Niger | Nigeria | High honor awarded by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu during Modi’s visit. |
November 20, 2024 | Order of Excellence | Guyana | Highest civilian honor, awarded by President Mohamed Irfaan Ali for India-Guyana ties. |
November 20, 2024 | Honorary Order of Freedom of Barbados | Barbados | High honor recognizing global contributions and India-Barbados relations. |
December 22, 2024 | Order of Mubarak Al-Kabeer | Kuwait | Highest honor of Kuwait, awarded by Amir Sheikh Meshal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah. |
March 2025* | Grand Commander of the Order of the Star and Key | Mauritius | Speculative highest honor, based on diplomatic trends in early 2025. |
April 5, 2025* | Sri Lanka Mitra Vibhushana | Sri Lanka | Speculative highest honor, awarded for India-Sri Lanka ties (hypothetical). |
Pariksha Prachar: Current Affairs Quiz - April 5, 2025

Test your knowledge of current events as of April 5, 2025, with this UPSC-level quiz covering key national and international developments.
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