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Order of Saint Andrew the Apostle
PM Modi was awarded Russia’s highest civilian honour, the Order of Saint Andrew the Apostle.
July 10, 2024
Key Points
- 1PM Modi was awarded Russia’s Order of Saint Andrew the Apostle.
- 2The award was announced in 2019.
- 3The award is for exceptional services in promoting strategic partnership between Russia and India.
- 4The award is given to prominent figures for exceptional services to Russia.
- 5The order was established by Tsar Peter the Great in 1698.
- 6The order was abolished in 1918 but re-established in 1998.
Important Terms
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