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Algerian university confers honorary doctorate in Political Science on President Murmu

On 15 October 2024, at Sidi Abdellah, Algeria, the Scientific and Technological Hub, Martyr Ihaddaden Abdelhafid University conferred an honorary doctorate in Political Science on President Droupadi Murmu.

Summary

On 15 October 2024, at a function at Sidi Abdellah in Algeria, the Scientific and Technological Hub, Martyr Ihaddaden Abdelhafid University conferred the degree of Honorary Doctorate in Political Science on President Droupadi Murmu, in recognition of her advocacy of science and knowledge for all social groups in India. She said the honour was more for India than for her as an individual, and invited Algerian institutions and youth to use India's scholarships and fellowships for African students. She left for Mauritania the next day.

Key facts

Date
15 Oct 2024
Place
Sidi Abdellah, Algeria
University
Scientific and Technological Hub, Martyr Ihaddaden Abdelhafid University
Degree
Honorary Doctorate in Political Science
Recipient
President Droupadi Murmu
Next stop
Mauritania

Practice MCQs 2 questions

Q1 Advanced

In which subject did the Algerian university confer an honorary doctorate on President Droupadi Murmu on 15 October 2024?

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Correct answer: C — Political Science

PIB, 15 Oct 2024: President Droupadi Murmu was conferred the Honorary Doctorate in Political Science in recognition of her advocacy of science and knowledge for all social groups in India.

Q2 Advanced

The honorary doctorate conferred on President Murmu on 15 October 2024 was awarded by which institution, at a function in Sidi Abdellah?

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Correct answer: A — Scientific and Technological Hub, Martyr Ihaddaden Abdelhafid University

PIB, 15 Oct 2024: The Scientific and Technological Hub, Martyr Ihaddaden Abdelhafid University of Algeria conferred the Degree of Honorary Doctorate on the President at a function held at Sidi Abdellah.

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