PM Modi Receives Norway Highest Civilian Honour

• PM Modi received the  Grand Cross of the Royal Norwegian Order of Merit .

• It is  Norway's highest civilian honour .

• He received it on  18th May  during his visit to  Oslo .

• This is his  32nd international award .

• The last Indian PM to visit Norway was  Indira Gandhi ,  43 years ago .

• Sweden also honoured him with its top award just  one day earlier .

• The order was started by  King Olav V in 1985 .

• The current Grand Master is  King Harald V .

FAQ 

Q1: Which award did PM Modi receive from Norway?
A: He received the Grand Cross of the Royal Norwegian Order of Merit.

Q2: Is this Norway's highest honour?
A: Yes, it is the highest civilian honour of Norway.

Q3: When did PM Modi receive this award?
A: He received it on 18th May during his visit to Oslo.

Q4: How many international awards does PM Modi have now?
A: He now has 32 international awards.

Q5: Which other European country honoured PM Modi just before Norway?
A: Sweden honoured him with the Royal Order of the Polar Star.