Current Affairs - November 26, 2023 Current Affairs

The MR vaccine 'Mabella' has been introduced by Indian immunologists to safeguard children from measles and rubella. It is administered in two doses, with the first dose recommended at 9 months and the second dose at 16-24 months of age.

November 26 is observed as Constitution Day in India, also known as 'Samvidhan Divas.' It is a special occasion dedicated to creating awareness about the Indian Constitution and honouring the legacy of B.R. Ambedkar, its principal architect. The day commemorates the historic adoption of the Indian Constitution by the Constituent Assembly in 1949, with official implementation on January 26, 1950.

The International Sugar Organization (ISO), headquartered at Canada Square, Canary Wharf, London, UK, has announced India's appointment as the chair of the organization for 2024 in its 63rd Council meeting. International Sugar Organization (ISO) has about 87 country members. India is the largest consumer and second largest producer of sugar in the world. With about 15% share in global sugar consumption and about 20% of sugar production, Indian sugar trends deeply influence global markets.

Jim Corbett National Park is situated in the foothills of the Himalayas in Ramnagar, Uttarakhand, India. This park is named after Jim Corbett, the legendary hunter-turned-conservationist. With its natural water sources, dense forests, and the presence of the Ramganga River, the park provides an ideal habitat for tigers and other majestic creatures.

The Institute of Chartered Accountants-ICAI has organized its first “Global Professional Accountants Convention” (GLOPAC) on the theme “Connecting the Globe, Creating Value” on November 24-26, 2023 at Mahatma Mandir Convention Centre, Gandhinagar, Gujarat, India.

Guru Nanak Jayanti, also called Guru Nanak's Prakash Utsav, is a major Sikh festival commemorating the birth of Guru Nanak Dev Ji, the Sikhism founder. It falls on Kartik Poornima, the fifteenth lunar day in the Hindu month of Kartik, typically in November. In 2023, the celebration occurs on Monday, November 27th, marking Guru Nanak Dev Ji's 554th birthday.

The drafting committee, which included prominent figures such as Alladi Krishnaswami Ayyra, N Gopalswami, K.M. Munshi, Mohammad Saadulla, B.L. Mitter, and D.P. Khaitan, worked together to refine the initial draft prepared by Benegal Narsing Rau.

Delhi, the nation’s capital, is commonly known as the "City of Rallies in India" because of its central role in political protests and public demonstrations, reflecting its significance within India’s democratic structure.

Union Minister for Education and Skill Development & Entrepreneurship, Dharmendra Pradhan, laid the foundation stone for the NSTI Plus in Jatni, Odisha, on November 24, 2023. The institute will be built on a 7.8-acre campus and will train 500 trainers and 50,000 youth in the next five years.

National Milk Day is observed on November 26, 2023, as a tribute to Dr. Verghese Kurien, recognizing his significant contributions to the development of the dairy industry during the White Revolution.