President Mukherjee honoured by Cote d’Ivoire

Q.  Which honour was President Mukherjee conferred with on June 14, 2016?
- Published on 16 Jun 16

a. Grand Cross National order(Ghana)
b. Grand Cross National order (Cote d’Ivoire)
c. OBC
d. Legion d’honneur

ANSWER: Grand Cross National order (Cote d’Ivoire)
 
President Pranab Mukherjee on 14 June 2016 was accorded with Grand Cross National Order of the Republic of Cote D'Ivoirie in a simple ceremony at the President's Palace in Abidjan.
  • It is the highest civilian award of Ivory Coast.
  • He received many honorary degrees but, it is the first such honour accorded to him by a country.
  • The President was honoured during his two days visit to the nation from 14 June to 15 June 2016.
  • It was the first visit of any Indian President to Ivory Coast. In fact, it is the first ever high level visit from India to Ivory Coast.

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