Question Who was conferred the Order of Rising Sun- Gold and Silver Rays by the Japanese government ?
(a) ThangjamDhabali Singh
(b) Manmohan Singh
(c) Amit Shah
(d) NarendraModi
Answer:(a)
Related facts:
- ThangjamDhabali Singh, an allopathic doctor by profession and founder of the Manipur Tourism Forum (MTF), was conferred the ‘Order of Rising Sun – Gold and Silver Rays’ by the Japan government.
- He has been felicitated for promoting a better understanding of Japan in India and deepening ties between the two countries.
- The ‘Order of the Rising Sun’ is conferred on persons with achievements in international relations, promotion of Japanese culture, environmental preservation, welfare or achievements in their fields.
- It was constituted by Japanese Emperor Meiji in 1875.
Links:
https://www.news18.com/news/india/manipuri-doctor-conferred-order-of-rising-sun-by-japan-2599303.html
https://www.wionews.com/india-news/manipuri-doctor-thangjam-dhabali-singh-conferred-japans-order-of-rising-sun-295992