Why in News?
Prime Minister Narendra Modi was conferred the Bintang Adipurna, Indonesia's highest civilian award, by President Prabowo Subianto on July 7, 2026.
Key Points
- The award recognises the PM's leadership in strengthening India-Indonesia bilateral relations and highlights the enduring civilizational ties between the two nations.
- The PM dedicated the award to the people of both India and Indonesia.
- Bintang Adipurna (Star of Adipurna) is the highest civilian honour bestowed by the Indonesian government.
Exam Connect
- India–Indonesia → Comprehensive Strategic Partnership since 2018 → joint members of G20, IORA, and East Asia Summit → share a maritime boundary in the Andaman Sea
- Indonesia → capital: Nusantara (transitioning from Jakarta) → currency: Indonesian Rupiah → President: Prabowo Subianto