Current Affairs - 15 November 2024

Explore the most relevant updates for 15th November 2024, including Janajatiya Gaurav Diwas, AFSPA reimpositions, Guru Nanak Jayanti, and international topics like the reopening of Notre-Dame Cathedral and environmental debates in Assam. Perfect for UPSC/APSC preparation.

Current Affairs - 15 November 2024
A vibrant graphic featuring Bhagwan Birsa Munda, Guru Nanak Dev, and a silhouette of the Notre-Dame Cathedral, with highlights of 15th November’s top current affairs.

Key Highlights:

  1. Janajatiya Gaurav Diwas (JGD):

    • Celebrated annually on Nov 15 to honor tribal contributions during the freedom struggle.
    • Birth anniversary of Bhagwan Birsa Munda, who led the Ulgulan (Revolution).
  2. AFSPA Updates:

    • Reimposed in six police station areas in Manipur.
    • In Assam, districts like Tinsukia, Dibrugarh, Charaideo, and Sivasagar remain "disturbed areas."
  3. Dr. Indira Goswami:

    • Remembered for her literary and academic contributions.
    • Established the South-East Asia Ramayana Research Centre in 2008.
  4. Guru Nanak Jayanti (GNJ):

    • Celebration of Guru Nanak Dev’s teachings on unity (Ek Omkar) and equality.
  5. Notre-Dame Cathedral:

    • Reopening in December after the 2019 fire.
    • A medieval architectural marvel and UNESCO World Heritage Site.
  6. National Board for Wildlife (NBWL):

    • Questions government’s decision to allow oil exploration in Hollongapar Gibbon Wildlife Sanctuary, home to unique primates like Bengal slow loris.

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