PM Narendra Modi conferred Uzbekistan's highest honor for foreign leaders, 'Oli Darajali Dostlik', for strengthening bilateral relations
Distilled Policy Brief
- Prime Minister Narendra Modi was conferred Uzbekistan's highest honor for foreign leaders, 'Oli Darajali Dostlik', by President Shavkat Mirziyoyev for his contribution to strengthening bilateral friendship.
- The conferring of this award reflects the deep civilizational ties and the continuously strengthening Comprehensive Strategic Partnership between India and Uzbekistan.
🎯 Prelims High-Yield Examination Points
Note Uzbekistan's highest honor for foreign leaders ('Oli Darajali Dostlik') conferred upon PM Narendra Modi.
⚖️ Mains Analytical & Syllabus Linkages
Discuss the strategic and civilizational significance of India's bilateral relations with Uzbekistan and Central Asian nations.
🎯 UPSC Prelims Practice Drill
With reference to the 'Oli Darajali Dostlik' award, recently seen in the news, consider the following statements: 1. It is the highest honor conferred by Uzbekistan on foreign leaders. 2. The award recognizes contributions toward strengthening bilateral friendship and the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership with Uzbekistan. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
- [A] 1 only
- [B] 2 only
- [C] Both 1 and 2
- [D] Neither 1 nor 2
▶ Reveal Official Answer & Analytical Explanation
Both statements are correct. 'Oli Darajali Dostlik' is Uzbekistan's highest honor awarded to foreign leaders. It was conferred upon Prime Minister Narendra Modi by President Shavkat Mirziyoyev in recognition of his contribution to strengthening bilateral friendship and reflecting the deep civilizational ties and Comprehensive Strategic Partnership between India and Uzbekistan.
🏛️ Historical Twin PYQ Anchor (2021)
Consider the following statements regarding the "National Clean Air Programme (NCAP)": 1. It is implemented by the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change. 2. Central Pollution Control Board acts as the sole regulatory executive body.