{"id":14217,"date":"2026-07-09T14:28:39","date_gmt":"2026-07-09T08:58:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.class24.study\/current-affairs\/?p=14217"},"modified":"2026-07-09T14:28:39","modified_gmt":"2026-07-09T08:58:39","slug":"pm-modi-indonesia-civilian-award","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.class24.study\/current-affairs\/pm-modi-indonesia-civilian-award\/","title":{"rendered":"PM Modi Receives Indonesia&#8217;s Highest Civilian Honour, Bintang Adipurna"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Prime Minister Narendra Modi received the highest civilian award of Indonesia, the Bintang Adipurna (Star of the Republic of Indonesia). The award was issued by President Prabowo Subianto to PM Modi in recognition of his excellence in strengthening India\u2013Indonesia bilateral relations and enhancing cooperation on issues related to defence, maritime security, trade, digital technology and Indo-Pacific issues. This honour comes in the light of the growing Comprehensive Strategic Partnership between India and Australia, as well as India&#8217;s soaring diplomatic outreach to ASEAN nations under its Act East Policy and Indo-Pacific vision.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Why in the news?<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">During his official State Visit to Jakarta on 7 July 2026, India&#8217;s Prime Minister Narendra Modi was awarded Indonesia&#8217;s highest civilian award, the Bintang Adipurna (Star of the Republic of Indonesia). PM Modi was awarded this honour by Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto in recognition of India&#8217;s role in consolidating India\u2013Indonesia strategic relations and cooperation across several sectors.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Key Highlights<\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Prime Minister Narendra Modi was bestowed the Bintang Adipurna, Indonesia&#8217;s highest civilian award.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">At Istana Merdeka (Presidential Palace), Jakarta, President Prabowo Subianto presented the award to her.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">PM Modi is the second Indian Prime Minister after Jawaharlal Nehru to be conferred this prestigious Indonesian Honor.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The honour is an accolade for pursuit in enhancing and nurturing India\u2013Indonesia ties.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">PM Modi had dedicated the award to 1.4 billion people of India and also to the long-standing friendship between both countries.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">This visit saw both nations pledging to deepen collaborations in:<\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Maritime security<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Defence<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Trade and investment<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Digital technology<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Renewable energy<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Healthcare<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Education<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Indo-Pacific cooperation<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">What is the Bintang Adipurna?<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The Bintang Adipurna (Star of the Republic of Indonesia \u2013 Adipurna Class) is the highest national honour owned by the Republic of Indonesia, formed in 1959. Bestowed by the President of Indonesia to individuals showing extraordinary service or achievements in advancing and ensuring the honour, welfare, unity or international standing of Indonesia.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Why is this Award Important?<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Exemplifies the evolution of the overall Comprehensive Strategic Partnership between India and Indonesia.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Highlights the rising engagement of India in the ASEAN &amp; Indo-Pacific region.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Enhances maritime connectivity and promotes cooperation under India&#8217;s Act East Policy, in line with Indonesia&#8217;s vision for regional integration.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Showcase of mutual trust between two important maritime democracies.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Overview: India\u2013Indonesia Relations<\/span><\/h2>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Particular<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Details<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Diplomatic Relations<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Established in 1950<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Strategic Partnership<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Since 2005<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Comprehensive Strategic Partnership<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Since 2018<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Common Maritime Region<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Indian Ocean &amp; Indo-Pacific<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Major Areas of Cooperation<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Defence, Trade, Maritime Security, Energy, Digital Economy, Culture<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Shared Platforms<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">G20, East Asia Summit, ASEAN-led mechanisms, IORA<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Previous Year Questions \u2013 India\u2013Indonesia Relations<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Exam<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Year<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Question<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Options<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Correct Answer<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>UPSC Prelims<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>2023<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Which one of the following best describes the objective of India&#8217;s <\/span><b>Act East Policy<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">?<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">A. Strengthening ties with West Asia B. Enhancing engagement with Southeast Asia and the Indo-PacificC. Promoting relations only with SAARC countries D. Expanding trade only with Africa<\/span><\/td>\n<td><b>B. Enhancing engagement with Southeast Asia and the Indo-Pacific<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>UPSC Prelims<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>2021<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Consider the following countries: <\/span><b>Indonesia, Malaysia and Singapore.<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> Through which of these countries does the <\/span><b>Strait of Malacca<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> pass?<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">A. Indonesia only B. Indonesia and Malaysia only C. Malaysia and Singapore only D. Indonesia, Malaysia and Singapore<\/span><\/td>\n<td><b>D. Indonesia, Malaysia and Singapore<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>UPSC Prelims<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>2016<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The <\/span><b>Indian Ocean Rim Association (IORA)<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> is aimed at promoting cooperation among countries bordering which ocean?<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">A. Atlantic Ocean B. Pacific Ocean C. Indian Ocean D. Arctic Ocean<\/span><\/td>\n<td><b>C. Indian Ocean<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>SSC CGL<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>2022<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Indonesia is a member of which regional organisation?<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">A. SAARC B. ASEANC. BIMSTECD. SCO<\/span><\/td>\n<td><b>B. ASEAN<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>SSC CHSL<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>2021<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The capital city of Indonesia is:<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">A. Kuala LumpurB. Jakarta C. Manila D. Bangkok<\/span><\/td>\n<td><b>B. Jakarta<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.class24.study\/current-affairs\/pcma-allahabad-high-court-ruling\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">PCMA Applies Equally to All Citizens, Allahabad High Court Rules<\/a><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Conclusion on PM Modi Receives Indonesia&#8217;s Top Civilian Award<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The grant of Indonesia&#8217;s highest civilian award, the Bintang Adipurna, to Prime Minister Narendra Modi is but another landmark in the deepening India\u2013Indonesia Comprehensive Strategic Partnership. It symbolises the increasing confidence and partnership between the two countries in areas of strategic importance, including maritime safety, defence, trade, digital transformation, as well as over the Indo-Pacific. This honour also reflects India&#8217;s increasing diplomatic outreach in ASEAN as part of its Act East Policy. This development is significant with respect to Indian Foreign Policy, India\u2013Indonesia Relations, International Awards and Regional Cooperation in the Indo-Pacific Region.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Bintang Adipurna Award Conferred on PM Modi by Indonesia FAQs<\/span><\/h2>\n<div class=\"cfaq-wrapper\" data-multiple=\"0\"><div class=\"cfaq-item cfaq-open\"><button class=\"cfaq-question\" aria-expanded=\"true\"><span class=\"cfaq-question-text\">1. What is the Bintang Adipurna?<\/span><span class=\"cfaq-icon\"><\/span><\/button><div class=\"cfaq-answer\"><div class=\"cfaq-answer-inner\"><div><span style=\"font-size: 12.35px\">&nbsp;A high non-military honour the Republic of Indonesia awarded to people who contributed exceptionally to development or international friendship.<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"cfaq-item\"><button class=\"cfaq-question\" aria-expanded=\"false\"><span class=\"cfaq-question-text\">2. Who gave the award to PM Narendra Modi?<\/span><span class=\"cfaq-icon\"><\/span><\/button><div class=\"cfaq-answer\" hidden><div class=\"cfaq-answer-inner\"><div><span style=\"font-size: 12.35px\">The President of Indonesia, Prabowo Subianto, awarded the honour.<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"cfaq-item\"><button class=\"cfaq-question\" aria-expanded=\"false\"><span class=\"cfaq-question-text\">3. Why was PM Modi made a recipient of the Bintang Adipurna?<\/span><span class=\"cfaq-icon\"><\/span><\/button><div class=\"cfaq-answer\" hidden><div class=\"cfaq-answer-inner\"><div><span style=\"font-size: 12.35px\">PM Modi's outstanding contribution towards furthering the bilateral relations and strategic cooperation between India and Indonesia.<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"cfaq-item\"><button class=\"cfaq-question\" aria-expanded=\"false\"><span class=\"cfaq-question-text\">4. Who is the first Indian Prime Minister to have been conferred this honour?<\/span><span class=\"cfaq-icon\"><\/span><\/button><div class=\"cfaq-answer\" hidden><div class=\"cfaq-answer-inner\"><div><span style=\"font-size: 12.35px\">Jawaharlal Nehru was the first Indian Prime Minister to In 1960, Jawaharlal Nehru became the first Indian Prime Minister to receive Indonesia's highest honour.<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Prime Minister Narendra Modi received the highest civilian award of Indonesia, the Bintang Adipurna (Star of the Republic of Indonesia). 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