CURRENT AFFAIRS

Detailed explanation-1: -Commandant Jacques Cousteau, a Grand-Croix of the Ordre national du Mérite.

Detailed explanation-2: -An institution of the French Republic born in the middle of the 20th century, the National Order of Merit is the second national Order after the Legion of Honor. Its purpose is to reward “distinguished merit” and encourage the lifeblood of the country.

Detailed explanation-3: -Aruna Sairam honoured with Chevalier Award by French Government. Carnatic vocalist Aruna Sairam will be conferred the Chevalier de l’Ordre National du Mérite, the Knight of the Order of the Merit, by the French government.

Detailed explanation-4: -About the Legion of Honour Created in 1802 by Napoleon Bonaparte, the Légion d’Honeur (“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.

Detailed explanation-5: -New Delhi, 22 November 2022 Mr Emmanuel Lenain, conferred the insignia of Chevalier de l’Ordre national du Mérite on the Director General of the Indo-French Chamber of Commerce (IFCCI)/ CCI France-Inde, Ms Payal S. Kanwar at a special ceremony held at the Residence of France.