Current Affairs - Awards and Honours - Discussion

Prime Minister Narendra Modi received the First Class of the Order of Oman, the highest civilian honour of the Sultanate, during his official visit to Muscat. This recognition marked his 29th major foreign state honour, reflecting India’s growing global influence and strong diplomatic leadership. The award has previously been conferred on internationally renowned leaders such as Nelson Mandela and Queen Elizabeth II. During the visit, high-level bilateral discussions were held covering trade, defence, energy, technology, and cultural cooperation. A major outcome was the signing of the Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA), which is expected to boost bilateral trade, investment, and people-to-people ties.