Which world leader was awarded the prestigious Padma Vibhushan award 2021 for his contribution in the field of Public Affairs?

A. Angela Merkel

B. Shinzo Abe

C. Vladimir Putin

D. Barack Obama

Explanation:

Shinzo Abe, former Japanese Prime Minister was honoured with the prestigious Padma Vibhushan award for the year 2021 for his major achievements in the field of Public Affairs on November 8, 2021. The Padma Vibhushan is the second-highest civilian award of India after the Bharat Ratna.