CURRENT AFFAIRS

Detailed explanation-1: -The Japanese government has decided to posthumously honour former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe with the ‘Supreme Order of the Chrysanthemum’. Shinzo Abe was the longest-serving prime minister of Japan. He is the fourth former prime minister to receive the Supreme Order of Japan under the post-war constitution.

Detailed explanation-2: -The Supreme Order of the Chrysanthemum (, Dai-kun’i kikka-shō) is Japan’s highest order. The Grand Cordon of the Order was established in 1876 by Emperor Meiji of Japan; the Collar of the Order was added on 4 January 1888. Unlike its European counterparts, the order may be conferred posthumously.

Detailed explanation-3: -Fumio Kishida is the current prime minister of Japan, replacing Yoshihide Suga on 4 October 2021. As of 21 January 2023, there have been 102 prime ministers.

Detailed explanation-4: -The Supreme Orders of the Chrysanthemum is the most prestigious award in Japan. The Grand Cordon of the Supreme Orders of the Chrysanthemum was established in 1876, and the Collar of the Supreme Orders of the Chrysanthemum in 1888.