Amazon Quiz: Shashi Tharoor has recently been bestowed with which of these honours?
Amazon Quiz (August 25, 2022): Shashi Tharoor has recently been bestowed with which of these honours?
Options:
Legion of Honour
Bharat Ratna
Knighthood
Congressional Gold Medal
Answer: Legion of Honour
Senior Congress politician and Thiruvananthapuram MP Shashi Tharoor was awarded the highest civilian honour in France, the Chevalier of la Legion d’Honneur. The French government reportedly agreed to honour the Congress leader for his writings and speeches. Emmanuel Lenain, the French ambassador to India, officially wrote to Mr. Tharoor to inform him of the honour. When one of the French ministers visits India, he will be given the honour.
Napoleon Bonaparte established the Chevalier de la Legion d’Honneur (Knight of the National Order of the French Legion of Honour) to honour individuals from all nationalities who had made significant contributions to their field of competence. The highest civilian honour bestowed by the French Republic, the Chevalier de la Legion d’Honneur, was established in 1802. The Legion was established with five classes or ranks. These are:
1. Grand Cross (limited to 80 members)
2. Grand Officer (limited to 200 members)
3. Commander (limited to 100 members)
4. Officer (limited to 4000 members)
5. Knight or Chevalier ( unlimited)
According to Britannica, the Legion’s membership is extremely egalitarian; anybody can join, regardless of status, birthplace, or religion, including men and women, French nationals and foreigners, civilians and military people. A minimum of 20 years of civil achievement in peacetime or remarkable military courage and service during a period of war is required for admission to this award, which can be bestowed posthumously.
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