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Bucharest University of Economic Studies confers Honorary Doctorate on President Murmu

The Bucharest University of Economic Studies conferred an Honorary Doctorate on President Droupadi Murmu at a ceremony in Bucharest, Romania on 24 July 2026.

Summary

Accepting it as a reflection of India–Romania friendship, the President said education had been the single most transformative force in her life, recalling her work as a teacher. She noted that Romanian universities have long welcomed Indian students, particularly in medicine, engineering and technology, and urged deeper cooperation through joint research and faculty and student exchanges.

Key facts

Honour
Honorary Doctorate
Conferred by
Bucharest University of Economic Studies
Recipient
President Droupadi Murmu
Date / place
24 July 2026, Bucharest, Romania

Practice MCQs 1 questions

Q1

In July 2026, President Droupadi Murmu received an Honorary Doctorate from a university in which country?

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Correct answer: B — Romania

The Bucharest University of Economic Studies, Romania, conferred the Honorary Doctorate on 24 July 2026.

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