Brazil's highest civilian award to Prime Minister Narendra Modi

  • 9th July, 2025

Why in news?

  • Brazil has awarded its highest civilian award to Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
  • The ceremony was held in Brasilia on 8 July 2025.
  • Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva presented this award.
  • This award is: "Grand Collar of the National Order of the Southern Cross".
  • It is awarded only to foreign heads of state.

Grand Collar of the National Order of the Southern Cross

  • This award was established in 1822 to commemorate Brazil's independence.
  • This award is given to foreign individuals who have established strong ties with Brazil and its citizens.
  • This is Brazil's highest civilian award which is given only to foreign dignitaries. • Earlier, Emperor Naruhito of Japan, President of Italy Sergio Mattarella etc. have received this honor.

Impact on India-Brazil relations

  • This honor gives new heights to bilateral relations.
  • In the talks between the two countries, special emphasis was laid on these areas:
    • Trade and investment
    • Energy and green technology
    • Defense and space cooperation
    • Agriculture, health and science
    • People-to-People Contact
  • Ideas were also shared regarding cooperation and representation of the global south.

Global and national importance

  • This is the 26th international honor received by PM Modi.
  • It reflects the success of India's foreign policy and the global acceptance of the Prime Minister.
  • This honor is a symbol of pride and global strategic role for India.

Brazil:

  • Official name: Federative Republic of Brazil
  • Capital: Brasilia
  • Largest city: Sao Paulo
  • Language: Portuguese (the only Latin American country where Portuguese is spoken)
  • 5th largest country in the world
  • Bordering countries: French Guiana, Suriname, Guyana, Venezuela, Colombia, Peru, Bolivia, Paraguay, Argentina and Uruguay 

Q. What is the name of the highest civilian award given to Prime Minister Narendra Modi by Brazil?

(a) Grand Collar of the National Order of the Southern Cross

(b) Legion of Honor

(c) Order of the Southern Star

(d) Order of the Rising Sun

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