Narendra Modi Quiz

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A book titled Apnapan: Narendra Modi sang mere anubhav was launched in New Delhi. The book is authored by Shivraj Singh Chouhan. The book is based on Shivraj Singh Chouhan’s experiences with Prime Minister Narendra Modi over several decades. It highlights cooperation between Modi and Chouhan during their tenure as Chief Ministers of Gujarat and Madhya Pradesh respectively. The book also recalls events such as the Ekta Yatra and the hoisting of the national flag at Lal Chowk in Srinagar.

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Narendra Modi was awarded the prestigious Agricola Medal by Food and Agriculture Organization at its headquarters in Rome. The medal was presented by Qu Dongyu. The Agricola Medal is the highest honour conferred by the FAO Director-General. The award recognises exceptional contributions to global food security, sustainable agriculture, nutrition, and poverty reduction.

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Narendra Modi was conferred Norway’s highest civilian honour for foreign Heads of Government — the Grand Cross of the Royal Norwegian Order of Merit — by King Harald V in Oslo. The honour was awarded for PM Modi’s contribution to strengthening India–Norway relations and global cooperation. During the visit, India and Norway elevated bilateral ties to a “Green Strategic Partnership.” The partnership will focus on clean energy, blue economy, renewable energy, AI, Arctic cooperation, trade, and technology.

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Narendra Modi was conferred Sweden’s prestigious Royal Order of the Polar Star Commander Grand Cross honour during his visit to Sweden. The award is among Sweden’s highest honours given to foreign leaders for contributions to diplomacy, international cooperation, and bilateral relations. PM Modi received the honour during talks with Swedish Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson. Discussions focused on trade, green transition, technology, innovation, and strategic cooperation between India and Sweden. The honour reflects strengthening India–Sweden relations and India’s growing global diplomatic influence.

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“Revolutionary Raj: Narendra Modi’s 25 Years,” authored by veteran journalist Padma Shri Alok Mehta, is a coffee table book launched in 2026 analyzing PM Modi’s political journey from Gujarat CM to Prime Minister. The book highlights his transformative governance, administrative innovations, and key welfare initiatives. It covers Modi’s 25 years in public life, discussing his policies, ideology, and impact on Indian society and the global stage.

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi was conferred the ‘Speaker of the Knesset Medal’ by the Israeli Parliament, the highest honour of the Knesset. He is the first world leader to receive this medal, recognising his personal leadership in strengthening India-Israel strategic relations. In 2018, PM Modi had received the Grand Collar of the State of Palestine, the highest Palestinian honour for foreign leaders.

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the 765 kV Ranchi-Dharamjaygarh-Sipat transmission line on August 21, 2014, in Ranchi, Jharkhand. The 392 km line links Eastern and Western power grids, built by Power Grid Corporation of India Ltd. The project cost Rs. 1600 crore. Other listed transmission lines have no documented inauguration by Modi.

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi declared 2026 as the “Year of ASEAN-India Maritime Cooperation” during the 22nd ASEAN Summit 2025 in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. The decision highlights growing collaboration in Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief (HADR), maritime security, and the blue economy. The summit’s theme was “Inclusivity and Sustainability”, aligning with India’s focus on digital inclusion, food security, and resilient supply chains. ASEAN remains the main pillar of India’s Act East Policy, advancing shared goals under ASEAN Community Vision 2045 and Viksit Bharat 2047.

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Recently, Prime Minister Narendra Modi attended a special Krishi programme at the Indian Agricultural Research Institute, New Delhi. He launched two major schemes worth ₹35,440 crore to strengthen Indian agriculture. The PM Dhan-Dhaanya Krishi Yojana (₹24,000 crore) aims to boost productivity, crop diversification, irrigation, storage, and farm credit across 100 districts. The Mission for Aatmanirbharta in Pulses (₹11,440 crore) focuses on raising pulse production, expanding cultivation by 35 lakh hectares, and ensuring procurement and value chain support.

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Statements 1, 3 and 4 are correct: The Saryu Nahar National Project began in 1978, intends to interlink five rivers (Saryu, Ghaghara, Banganga, Rapti, Rohini) for efficient water use, and was inaugurated by Prime Minister Modi in December 2021. Statement 2 is incorrect as the inauguration was not in January 2022 but in December 2021.