Marking the first visit by an Indian Prime Minister to Norway in 43 years, King Harald V of Norway officially conferred the Grand Cross of the Royal Norwegian Order of Merit upon PM Narendra Modi. The award honors his contributions to global multilateralism and bilateral cooperation. During this historic summit, India and Norway formally upgraded their relationship to a "Green Strategic Partnership," highlighting aggressive joint ventures in clean energy transition, Arctic research exploration, and blue economy technologies.
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PM Narendra Modi Awarded Norway’s Highest Civilian Honour in Oslo
📅 May 21, 2026 at 3:46 AM
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi received the "Grand Cross of the Royal Norwegian Order of Merit" during a historical bilateral visit to Norway.
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Practice MCQs based on the current affairs covered above.
1. Prime Minister Narendra Modi was recently conferred with the “Grand Cross of the Royal Norwegian Order of Merit.” This award was instituted in which year by King Olav V?
- A) 1953
- B) 1985
- C) 2006
- D) 2014
Correct Answer: Option B
Explanation: The Royal Norwegian Order of Merit was officially established by King Olav V in the year 1985 to honor foreigners and Norwegian nationals for outstanding service.
