PM Narendra Modi Conferred with Slovakia's Highest Civilian Honour
The state decoration, which is exclusively reserved for foreign citizens, was presented by Slovakian President Peter Pellegrini.
This momentous occasion marks the first-ever official visit by an active Indian Prime Minister to Slovakia.
With this recognition, Prime Minister Modi has accumulated a total of 33 international state honours during his tenure.
For competitive exams, this underscores India's strengthening bilateral relations with Central European nations and elevates the country's diplomatic footprint globally.
Key Facts / Static GK
Slovakia Currency: Euro
Slovakia President: Peter Pellegrini
Practice Quiz — 16 June 2026
Q1. Which country recently conferred its highest civilian award, the 'Order of the White Double Cross (1st Class)', upon Prime Minister Narendra Modi?
Q2. Regarding the recently updated Wholesale Price Index (WPI) data, which of the following statements is/are correct? I. The new base year for WPI has been revised to 2022-23. II. The total number of items in the updated series has been increased to 957. III. The data is released by the National Statistical Office (NSO).
Q3. What is the primary objective of the newly launched 'WT-MARUT' portal?
Q4. What is the total combined stake (including the green shoe option) that the government proposes to sell in GIC Re through the Offer for Sale (OFS)?
Q5. According to the PLFS data for May 2026, what was the recorded female Labour Force Participation Rate (LFPR) for individuals aged 15 and above?
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