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Current Affairs 15 November 2025
Birsa Munda Jayanti 2025: Honouring a Legendary Tribal Icon
Birsa Munda Jayanti is observed every year to pay tribute to one of India’s most influential tribal revolutionaries and social reformers. The 2025 observance holds exceptional significance as it marks the 150th birth anniversary of Birsa Munda, an extraordinary leader whose life was dedicated to protecting tribal rights, culture, and land.
Often remembered as “Dharti Aaba”, Birsa Munda inspired countless people across the tribal belts of India through his resistance against British rule and his movement for social and spiritual upliftment. On this special milestone, the nation continues its year-long celebration of Janjatiya Gaurav Varsh, honouring India’s rich tribal heritage and the contributions of indigenous communities.
Jharkhand Foundation Day: Celebrating the Spirit of a Tribal Homeland
Jharkhand Foundation Day is celebrated on 15 November, the same day as Birsa Munda’s birth anniversary. The state came into existence on November 15, 2000, following the Bihar Reorganisation Act, fulfilling the long-standing demand for a separate tribal-dominated state.
The statehood movement gained momentum through organisations like the Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM), which championed the cause of protecting tribal identity, securing land rights, and ensuring socio-economic upliftment. The creation of Jharkhand marked a landmark achievement in the struggle for recognition, self-governance, and regional development in the Chota Nagpur Plateau and Santhal Pargana regions.
World Diabetes Day 2025: Understanding Diabetes Across Life Stages
World Diabetes Day is observed globally on 14 November to spread awareness about diabetes, its prevention, and its long-term impact. The theme for 2025—“Diabetes Across Life Stages”—emphasizes how the condition affects individuals from childhood to old age.
Diabetes occurs when the body fails to regulate blood sugar effectively due to insufficient insulin or resistance to insulin. Persistent high blood glucose can eventually harm vital organs such as the heart, kidneys, eyes, and nerves.
Main Types of Diabetes
- Type 1 Diabetes – An autoimmune condition where the body stops producing insulin.
- Type 2 Diabetes – The most common form, caused by insulin resistance.
- Gestational Diabetes – Occurs during pregnancy.
- Prediabetes – A warning stage where blood glucose levels are higher than normal, but not yet diabetic.
The 2025 campaign stresses early diagnosis, lifestyle management, timely treatment, and long-term awareness.
Government Unveils ₹1,500 Crore Modernisation Projects for New Mangalore Port
During the Golden Jubilee celebrations of the New Mangalore Port Authority (NMPA) in Mangaluru, the Central Government announced a major investment of ₹1,500 crore to modernize the port.
Union Minister for Ports, Shipping and Waterways Sarbananda Sonowal unveiled 20 new development projects, aimed at strengthening infrastructure, enhancing cargo-handling capacity, and integrating advanced digital systems. This initiative is aligned with the vision of “Viksit Bharat” and the PM Gati Shakti National Master Plan, which promotes multi-modal connectivity and economic growth.
Significance of New Mangalore Port
Located on India’s west coast, the port is one of the country’s 12 major gateways for maritime trade. It plays a vital role in:
- Handling petroleum products, coal, fertilizers, and container cargo
- Supporting Karnataka’s agriculture, industrial, and energy sectors
- Enhancing coastal and international trade connectivity
The modernization effort is expected to accelerate logistics efficiency, boost employment, and promote eco-friendly port operations.
Odisha Sets a Global Benchmark in Eco-Tourism
In a proud achievement for India, Sunapur Beach in Ganjam district and Puri Golden Beach have once again earned the prestigious Blue Flag Certification for 2025–26. This internationally recognized eco-label is awarded by the Foundation for Environmental Education (FEE), Denmark, to beaches and marinas that meet strict environmental and safety standards.
Why Blue Flag Certification Matters
The recognition is based on 33 parameters, including:
- Superior water quality
- Effective environmental management
- High safety standards
- Strong eco-awareness initiatives
Beach Highlights
- Sunapur Beach
- Earns certification for the third consecutive year
- Known for its pristine shoreline, river-bay ecosystem, and strong community-driven conservation efforts
- Puri Golden Beach
- Secures the certification for the seventh time
- Popular for pilgrimage tourism and well-developed amenities like bathing zones, waste management systems, and safety infrastructure
In the 2025–26 list, 13 Indian beaches received recognition, with 12 earning full Blue Flag certification—demonstrating India’s growing commitment to sustainable coastal tourism.
India Becomes the World’s 6th Largest Patent Filer
India has achieved a major milestone in the field of innovation. Union Minister of State for Science & Technology Dr Jitendra Singh announced that India is now the 6th largest patent filer in the world, reflecting the country’s rapid growth in scientific and technological advancements.
Key Highlights
- Over 64,000 patent applications have been filed, with more than 55% coming from resident Indian innovators
- India’s position in the Global Innovation Index (GII) has improved significantly, rising from 81st to 38th in recent years
- The trend reflects a shift from consumption-based growth to innovation-driven development
India’s expanding patent ecosystem highlights the nation’s rising capability in research, technology, and intellectual property creation.
Review Questions
- Jharkhand Foundation Day 2025 marks how many years since the state’s
formation?
a) 20 years
b) 22 years
c) 25 years
d) 30 years
Answer: c) 25 years - Jharkhand Foundation Day is observed on which date?
a) November 14
b) November 15
c) November 16
d) November 18
Answer: b) November 15 - Jharkhand Foundation Day also coincides with the birth anniversary of which
tribal leader?
a) Sidhu Murmu
b) Kanhu Murmu
c) Bhagwan Birsa Munda
d) Rani Gaidinliu
Answer: c) Bhagwan Birsa Munda - What is Bhagwan Birsa Munda popularly known as?
a) Pahadi Raja
b) Dharti Aaba
c) Gram Devta
d) Munda Veer
Answer: b) Dharti Aaba - According to Dr. Jitendra Singh, India has become the world’s _-largest patent
filer.
a) 4th
b) 5th
c) 6th
d) 7th
Answer: c) 6th - How many patents have been filed from India, as announced by Dr. Jitendra
Singh?
a) Around 40,000
b) Around 50,000
c) Over 64,000
d) Over 70,000
Answer: c) Over 64,000 - What percentage of India’s patent filings come from resident innovators?
a) 30%
b) 45%
c) 55%
d) 70%
Answer: c) 55% - Which two Odisha beaches received the Blue Flag Certification for 2025–26?
a) Konark and Chandipur
b) Sunapur and Puri
c) Gopalpur and Paradip
d) Rushikulya and Satapada
Answer: b) Sunapur and Puri - How much investment has been announced for the modernization of New
Mangalore Port?
a) ₹1,000 crore
b) ₹1,200 crore
c) ₹1,500 crore
d) ₹2,000 crore
Answer: c) ₹1,500 crore - What is the theme of World Diabetes Day 2025?
a) “Access to Care”
b) “Preventing Diabetes Worldwide”
c) “Diabetes Across Life Stages”
d) “Better Health for All”
Answer: c) Diabetes Across Life Stages
