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1. Which country conferred its highest national award, "The Order of St. Andrew the Apostle," on Prime Minister Narendra Modi?
In a special ceremony in the Kremlin, President Vladimir Putin of Russia conferred "The Order of St. Andrew the Apostle," Russia's highest national award, on Prime Minister Narendra Modi for his significant contribution to strengthening India-Russia ties. This award, announced in 2019, marks PM Modi as the first Indian leader to receive this prestigious honour, highlighting the depth of bilateral relations between the two nations.