The Chairperson of HCL Technologies, Roshni Nadar Malhotra, has been conferred with the highest civilian award of which country in July 2024?

1. A

   Italy

2. B

   Russia

3. C

   France

4. D

   Germany

Appeared in: DSSSB 13 August 2024

Explanation

• Roshni Nadar Malhotra was conferred with the Chevalier de la Légion d'Honneur (Knight of the Legion of Honour) in July 2024.
• This is the highest civilian honor awarded by the nation of France.
• The award recognized her outstanding contributions to the business world and her efforts in strengthening Indo-French relations.

Why Other Options Were Wrong

• Option A: The award was not from Italy. Italy's highest civilian award is the 'Order of Merit of the Italian Republic'.
• Option B: The award was not from Russia. Russia's highest civilian award is the 'Order of St. Andrew the Apostle'.
• Option D: The award was not from Germany. Germany's highest civilian award is the 'Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany'.

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Clinical Relevance

• Nursing practice connection: This is primarily an exam-oriented knowledge point with limited direct bedside application, so retain Current Affairs: International Awards as background academic context rather than a clinical decision trigger.
• This question tests general knowledge and awareness of current affairs, which is a component of many nursing competitive examinations.
• Staying updated with national and international news helps in scoring well in the non-nursing sections of the exam.
• What if the question asked about the second-highest civilian award in India? The answer would be the Padma Vibhushan. Knowing such facts is crucial for the general knowledge section.

How to Approach the Question

• First, identify the key elements in the question: the person's name (Roshni Nadar Malhotra), the event (highest civilian award), and the timeframe (July 2024).
• This is a factual recall question based on recent current affairs.
• Access your memory of recent international news and awards concerning prominent Indian personalities.
• Evaluate each option. Associate the 'Legion of Honour' with France.
• Eliminate the other countries by recalling or deducing that the specific award mentioned in the news was French.

Concept Tested & Keywords

• Concept Tested: Current Affairs: International Awards
• Stem keywords: Roshni Nadar Malhotra, HCL Technologies, highest civilian award, July 2024
• Lead-in keywords: which country

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