DAILYGK 23 NOV.2024
1.
INTERNATIONAL DAY FOR TOLERANCE 2024 – NOVEMBER 16
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The United Nations (UN)’s International
Day for Tolerance is celebrated annually across the globe
on 16 November to raise awareness about the
value of tolerance and promote understanding, respect, and appreciation across
different cultures and communities.
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In
1993, the UN General Assembly (UNGA) adopted the
resolution A/RES/48/126 and proclaimed the year 1995 as
the United Nations Year for Tolerance.
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In
1996, the UNGA adopted resolution A/RES/51/95 and declared November 16 each
year as the International Day for Tolerance.
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The first International
Day for Tolerance was observed on 16 November 1996.
2.
NATIONAL PRESS DAY 2024 – NOVEMBER 16
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National Press Day (NPD) is
annually observed across India on 16th November to
commemorate the day on which the Press Council of India (PCI) started
its function as the moral watchdog to ensure that
the press maintains high standards and is not fettered by any form of influence
or threats.
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The
theme for National Press Day 2024 is “Changing
Nature of the Press”.
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According to Reporters Without Borders
(Reporters sans frontières – RSF)’s 22nd World Press Freedom Index (WPFI
2024), India ranked 159th
position out of 180 countries with a score of 31.28.
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The 1st Press Commission held in 1954 concluded that a statutory
authority body with people connected with the industry should be created to
maintain professional ethics in journalism.
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Following
this, the Press Council of India(PCI) was established on 4th July 1966 under
the Press Council Act of 1965 and started its functions on 16th
November 1966.
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Press Council of India(PCI) Headquarters– New Delhi
3.
NATIONAL EPILEPSY DAY 2024 – NOVEMBER 17
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National Epilepsy Day(NED) is annually
observed across India on 17th November to spread
awareness about Epilepsy, a neurological disorder characterized by recurrent
seizures.
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The NED also highlights epilepsy’s impact
on individuals, families and communities.
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The
purple ribbon is a symbol of epilepsy awareness.
4.
INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS’ DAY 2024 – NOVEMBER 17
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The day marks the anniversary of the
events that followed the Nazi invasion
of Charles University in Prague, Czech Republic, in 1939.
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During World War II, Nazi forces
invaded Czechoslovakia and occupied Charles University
in Prague in 1939.
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Following the student protest against
the occupation, the
Nazis closed down universities, arrested hundreds of students and executed nine
student leaders.
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The Velvet Revolution was ignited in Prague, by
demonstrations commemorating the 50th anniversary of
International Students’ Day on 17th November 1989.
5.
NATIONAL NATUROPATHY DAY – NOVEMBER 18 2024
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This annual observance is led by the Ministry
of AYUSH (Ayurveda, Yoga
& Naturopathy, Unani, Siddha, Sowa Rigpa, and Homoeopathy).
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The theme of the 7th National Naturopathy Day
is “Naturopathy for Healthy Aging and Longevity”.
6.
NATIONAL INTEGRATION DAY 2024 – NOVEMBER 19
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National Integration Day (or) Quami Ekta Diwas is
observed annually across India on November 19 to
commemorate the birth anniversary of Indira Gandhi,
India’s First Female Prime Minister (PM).
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The day marks the beginning of National
Integration Week (Qaumi Ekta Week), which is
observed annually from November 19 to 25.
7.
WORLD CHILDREN’S DAY-20 NOVEMBER
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The theme for World Children’s Day 2024 is “Listen to the Future,”
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Established in 1954 as Universal Children’s Day by the UN.
8.
BOOK “RATAN TATA: A LIFE”
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A
retired bureaucrat Thomas Mathew has authored a new
book titled “RatanTata : A Life”, a biography
of Late Mr. Ratan Tata has been published
posthumously.
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The book explores Ratan Tata’s journey
from his isolated childhood, his 1st position within the Tata Group, to his
transformative tenure as chairman of Tata Sons.
9.
THREE KEY PUBLICATIONS OF THE SUPREME COURT RELEASED
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President
of India, Droupadi Murmu released three
publications of the Supreme Court (SC) of India in
the presence of Sanjiv Khanna, Chief Justice of
India (CJI) , DY Chandrachud, former CJI and
the Union Law Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal at Rashtrapati Bhavan,
New Delhi(Delhi).
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The
Publications of the Book were titled as Justice for Nation:
Reflections on 75 years of the Supreme Court of India.
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Prisons in India: Mapping Prison Manuals
and Measures for Reformation and Decongestion
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Legal Aid through Law Schools: A
Report on Working of Legal Aid Cells in India.
