Q. Which Indian bureaucrat has been conferred with the “Order of the Rising Sun, Gold and Silver Star” honour of 2021?
Answer:
Nripendra Mishra
Notes: “Order of the Rising Sun, Gold and Silver Star” is the second class in the Japanese flagship order. The government of Japan announced the recipients of the 2021 Spring Decorations.
Former principal secretary to the prime minister Nripendra Misra is among this year's awardees. The former IAS officer is recognised for his contributions to strengthen the economic relationship between Japan and India.