Current Affairs - Important Days

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.

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.

November 25 is recognized as the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women, a significant date designated by the United Nations to spotlight and address the global issue of violence faced by women.

World Fisheries Day is observed annually on November 21st to highlight the importance of sustainable fisheries management and to draw attention to the critical role of small-scale fishers. The theme for World Fisheries Day 2023 is ‘Celebrating the Wealth of Fisheries and Aquaculture’.

World Heritage Week 2023 is celebrated from November 19 to 25, annually, as a global festival dedicated to promoting the conservation of cultural and historical treasures.