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.
Key Highlights:
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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).
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AFSPA Updates:
- Reimposed in six police station areas in Manipur.
- In Assam, districts like Tinsukia, Dibrugarh, Charaideo, and Sivasagar remain "disturbed areas."
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Dr. Indira Goswami:
- Remembered for her literary and academic contributions.
- Established the South-East Asia Ramayana Research Centre in 2008.
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Guru Nanak Jayanti (GNJ):
- Celebration of Guru Nanak Dev’s teachings on unity (Ek Omkar) and equality.
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Notre-Dame Cathedral:
- Reopening in December after the 2019 fire.
- A medieval architectural marvel and UNESCO World Heritage Site.
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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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