Question: Name the Indian Industrialist recently who has been conferred with Chevalier de la Legion d’Honneur (Knight of the Legion of Honour) by the French authorities.
(a) Mukesh Ambani
(b) Anil Ambani
(c) Gautam Adani
(d) Anand G. Mahindra
Ans (d)
Related facts:
- On 5 March 2016 Anand G. Mahindra, Indian Industrialist has been conferred with Chevalier de la Legion d’Honneur (Knight of the Legion of Honour) by the French authorities.
- “Francois Richier, Ambassador of France to India, conferred the Chevalier de la Legion d’Honneur (Knight of the Legion of Honour) on Anand G Mahindra, Chairman and Managing Director of Mahindra & Mahindra.
- The highest French civilian distinction came in recognition of Mahindra’s outstanding national and international achievements and initiatives at the helm of the Mahindra Group.
- Tech Mahindra of Mahindra & Mahindra Company has its commercial office in Paris and R&D and engineering centre in Toulouse.
- He participated in the Strategic Attractiveness Council in Paris (17 February and 19 October 2014), which brought together 25 company heads from across the world.
- Apart from his numerous industry triumphs, Mr Mahindra is also known for his philanthropy and promotion of both primary and higher education.
- Created in 1802 by Napoleon Bonaparte, the Legion of Honour is the highest civilian award given by the French Republic for outstanding service to France, regardless of the nationality of the recipients.
- It may be recalled earlier in this year it has been awarded to fashion designer Manish Arora and Chairman, Alstom India, Sunand Sharma.
Reference:
http://www.mahindra.com/news-room/press-release/Anand-Mahindra-Conferred-Knight-of-the-Legion-of-Honour
http://articles.economictimes.indiatimes.com/2016-03-08/news/71309279_1_de-la-legion-d-honneur-mahindra-group-francois-richier
http://www.ambafrance-in.org/Highest-French-Distinction-Knight-of-the-Legion-of-Honour-conferred-on-Anand-13630