Important Dates and Events in November Month

November is the month to remind us of all the positive things around us. From kindness day to thanksgiving day, November has many dates for us to remember the positivity. There are many other important global and national events which fall in this month.

They are important for exams like UPSC, RRB, Banking, etc. Aspirants should read this article carefully to learn new things and increase their knowledge. Here ‘s the list of important dates and events in November.

Important Events in November Month

We are going to see both global and National events in November Month which are important to increase general knowledge.

Global events in November

Let us firstly see Global events in month of November:

1. World Vegan Day – 1 November

The Vegan Society came into being in November 1944. They took the initiative to start this day on their 50th anniversary in 1994. They chose 1 November as the date of the establishment was not clear. The idea is to promote veganism by highlighting its benefits.

2. All Saints’ Day – 1 November

This day is to honor all the saints across the globe. It is a Christian festival. It falls on different dates in different countries. Pope Gregory III made a chapel to honor all saints on 1 November ( 731-741 ) in Rome.

3. All Souls’ Day -2 November

It is the day of the dead. This day is to commemorate all the souls who have died. It is a Christian festival. Christianity believes that there is a connection between those in heaven and those living.

4. Melbourne Cup Day – 1 Tuesday in November

It is a horse racing event held in Australia every year. The Flemington Racecourse in Melbourne, Victoria is the venue for this race. The first event took place in 1861. In 2008 this day became a public holiday.

5. World Tsunami Day – 5 November

The UN Assembly made this day official in 2015. The proposal to start this day was put forward by Japan. Japan has seen many tsunamis and through this day they want to reduce the future impact.

The idea is to promote early warnings, improve resilient systems, and reduce future risks. The theme for 2019 was the “Sendai Seven Campaign”.

6. Infant Protection Day – 7 November

The idea is to make people aware of the infant mortality rate. Through this day, safety and protection measures for infants are promoted. It is an international observance.

7. Iqbal Day – 9 November

Muhammad Iqbal was a poet, philosopher, and a lawyer in British India. He was born on 9 November 1877. He is the national poet of Pakistan. His contributions to the Pakistan movement has made him the Spiritual Father of the nation. This day is to honor him and his work for the country.

8. Kartarpur Corridor inauguration – 9 November

Kartarpur corridor connects the Gurdwara Darbar Sahib to the Indian border. Tourists are allowed to travel visa-free on this corridor. Mainly Sikh devotees travel as it is one of the holiest sites in Sikhism with Golden Temple and Gurdwara Janam Asthana.

The corridor’s inauguration took place on 9 November 2019 by Imran Khan. This corridor is a symbol of unity between the nations to stand up for the Sikh community.

9. World Science Day – 10 November

UNESCO made this day official in 2001 and the first celebration took place in 2002. The idea is to highlight the importance of science for society’s development.

This day is to keep the public informed about scientific innovations and make them debate about them. Theme them for 2019 was “Open science, leaving no one behind”.

10. Armistice Day / Remembrance Day / Veterans Day – 11 November

The Armistice of 11 November 1918 was an armistice between the allies and Germany to end World War I. this took place on 11 November 1918. The treaty of Versailles ( formal Peace agreement ) was signed in 1919.

The first celebration took place in Buckingham Palace, London. The idea is to remember the soldiers and civilians who lost their lives during the war.

11. World Pneumonia Day – 12 November

The Global Coalition against Child Pneumonia took the initiative to start this day in 2009. Pneumonia is an infection of lungs. It increases inflammation in the lungs. This day is to raise awareness about the causes, precautions, and cure of this disease. Their main motto is “ Every Breath Counts”.

12. World Kindness Day – 13 November

The World Kindness Movement led to the introduction of this day in 1998. The first celebration took place in 2009 in many countries. The idea is to promote positive energy and kindness around the world. The theme for 2019 was “Empathy”.

13. World Diabetes Day – 14 November

The International Diabetes Federation took the initiative to start this day with WHO in 1991. Frederick Banting was born on 14 November 1891. He, Charles Best, and John James discovered insulin. Insulin allows your body to use sugar from the carbohydrates present in your food.

This day is to control this disease and raise awareness about it. The theme for 2020 is “The Nurse and Diabetes”.

14. International Day for Tolerance – 16 November

UNESCO made this day official in 1995. They aim to highlight the dangers of intolerance. They promote understanding and peace between different cultures and diversity.

15. World Philosophy Day – 3 Thursday of November

The first celebration took place in 2002. UNESCO made this day official in 2005. Philosophy is an academic discipline that studies the nature of existence. The idea is to highlight the importance of philosophy in giving meaning to life. This day is also to appreciate philosophers around the world.

16. International Men’s Day – 19 November

Thomas Oaster took the initiative to start this day in 1992. It grew out of an international men’s day project in 1991. Dr. Jerome Teelucksingh resumed the tradition in 1999. The idea is to promote gender equality.

This day also highlights the importance of good health and gender relations. This day is to appreciate the contribution of men to society in different ways. The theme for 2019 was “Making a Difference for Men and Boys”.

17. World Toilet Day – 19 November

The NGO, World Toilet Organization came into being on 19 November 2001. The first celebration took place in 2001 only. This day marks its foundation or establishment.

The idea is to promote sanitization across the world. And the first step is the use of the toilet. The theme for 2019 was “Leaving no one behind”.

18. World Children’s Day – 20 November

The UN assembly made this day official in 1954. The Declaration and the Convention on children’s rights came into being on 14 November. This day marks the adoption of both these conventions. This day is to improve children’s welfare across the world.

19. Africa Industrialisation Day – 20 November

The United Nations General Assembly made this day official in 1989. The idea is to raise awareness about Africa’s industrialization and the challenges they face. The Establishment of an African Continental Free Trade Area took place in 2018.

44 state members of the African Union signed this agreement. The theme for 2019 was “Positioning African Industry to Supply the AfCFTA Market”.

20. World Television Day – 21 November

The first World Television Forum took place on 21 November 1996. The UN made this day official in 1996 to commemorate this event. The idea is to highlight the role of television in our daily lives. Philo Taylor Farnsworth is the inventor of television.

21. International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women – 25 November

The Mirabal sisters stood against the dictatorship of Rafael Trujillo in the Dominican Republic. They were killed on 25 November 1960. The Latin American and Caribbean Feminist Encuentros took the initiative to start this day in 1981.

The idea is to discourage violence and highlight the challenges faced by women. The UN made this day official in 1999. The theme for 2019 was “Orange the World: Generation Equality Stands Against Rape”.

22. International Day of Solidarity with Palestinian People – 29 November

The United Nations Partition Plan for Palestine aims to separate Palestine into one Arab and one Jewish state. The adoption of this resolution took place on 29 November 1947. The idea is to highlight how this issue remains unsolved.

23. Saint Andrew’s Day – 30 November (Scotland)

It is the feast day of Andrew the Apostle. He was one of the primary disciples of Jesus. It is the national day of Scotland. The churches across the country celebrate this day with a big feast.

24. Thanksgiving Day (United States) – Fourth Thursday of November

It is the harvest festival of the United States. It is the start of the winter holiday season. The central idea is to have a thanksgiving dinner. The dishes are mainly turkey, potato, pumpkin pie, cranberries, etc.

It is a national holiday in the US. The Friday after Thanksgiving is Black Friday. It is because the sale goes up for the holiday season from this day.

National Events in November

Let us now see National events in the month of November:

1. Vigilance Awareness Week – 28th October to 2nd November

It is an initiative by The Central Vigilance Commission of India. They aim to highlight the importance of ethical conduct in an honest, non-discriminatory, and corruption-free society. Integrity and Ethics are the two main ideas of this day. The theme for 2019 was “Integrity- A way of life”.

2. Bhupen Hazarika Death – 5 November

He was an Indian musician. He mainly wrote and sung in the Assamese language. It is said that he brought Assamese music to the Hindi cinema. He won many awards including – National cinema award, Padma Vibhushan, and more. He died on 5 November in Mumbai due to multi-organ failure.

3. National Cancer Awareness Day – 7 November

The union health minister Dr. Harsh Vardhan made this day official in 2014. Marie Curie was born on 7 November 1867. The idea is to promote cancer testing at an early stage and proper treatment. This day is an extension of World Cancer Day which falls in February. The theme for 2019 was “Be Aware, Be Safe”.

4. C.V. Raman Birthday – 7 November

Sir C. V. Raman discovered the Raman Effect on 28 February 1928. He was born on 7 November 1888. Raman effect is a change in the wavelength of light that happens when a light ray is deflected by the molecules. Sir C.V. Raman was awarded the Nobel Prize in Physics in 1930 for this discovery.

5. Uttarakhand Foundation Day – 9 November

Several districts from Uttar Pradesh and Himalayan Mountain range came together to form the state of Uttaranchal on 9 November 2000. The Uttar Pradesh Reorganisation Act, 2000 made this state official. Mostly the districts were from UP. It is the 27th state of India. The name Uttarakhand was given in 2007.

6. L.K. Advani Birthday – 8 November

He is an Indian politician and a senior leader of the Bharatiya Janata Party. He was born on 8 November 1927 and was the deputy prime minister from 2002-2004. This was under Atal Bihari Vajpayee. He believes in Hindutva ideology and has organized many rath yatras to date. Currently, he is the part of BJP vision committee.

7. National Legal Services Day – 9 November

The Legal Services Authorities Act 1987 became a part of the Indian Parliament on 9 November 1987. In 1999, Dr. Justice A.S. Anand ( then Chief justice of India ) made this day official.

This day is to celebrate this establishment. The idea is to raise awareness about legal rights through legal literacy camps. The theme for 2019 was “Justice Delayed is Justice Denied”.

8. Guru Nanak Dev’s Birth Anniversary – 12 November 2020

Guru Nanak was the founder of Sikhism. He was the first Guru of the ten Gurus of Sikhism. He was born on 15 April 1469. But according to the Hindu calendar, it falls on the full moon day of Kartik month.

And according to the Gregorian calendar, it’s in October or Novembernovember. This day is to honor his philosophy and his contribution to the community.

9. Jawaharlal Nehru Jayanti / Children’s Day – 14 November

Jawaharlal Nehru was born on 14 November 1889. He was the first prime minister of India and was a supporter of children’s education in the country. He was popularly called Chacha Nehru amongst kids.

Till his death, India celebrated Universal Children’s day on 20 Novembernovember. 14 November became the official date in 1964.

10. Jharkhand Foundation Day – 15 November

The State of Jharkhand became an independent state on 15 November 2000. It was part of Bihar till 2000. The natives of Jharkhand always demanded a different state. After many protests ( Jharkhand Mukti Morcha ), the Bihar reorganization Bill was passed.

This led to the formation of the 28th state of India. This day is also the birth anniversary of Birsa Munda, a freedom tribal leader.

11. National Epilepsy Day – 17 November

Epilepsy is a neurological disorder that leads to frequent seizures and fits. This day is to raise awareness about this disease. It is an initiative by Epilepsy Foundation. India celebrates this day every year to support this cause.

12. National Milk Day – 26 November

The first celebration took place in 2014. It is an initiative by the Indian Dairy Association. Verghese Kurien is the man behind the growth and success of the dairy industry of India. He was born on 26 November 1921. He is the father of the White Revolution in India.

13. Constitution Day of India – 26 November

The Constitution of India came into being on 26 November 1949. This day commemorates the adoption of the constitution. The government of India made this day official in 2015. The idea is to highlight the importance of the constitution and Ambedkar’s contribution to it.

Conclusion

Current affairs are always part of the general ability paper. November month events mentioned above are observed annually and always make it to the headline. It is important to know their history, significance, and theme.

This article has covered all the important details of each events in November. It is short and sweet to save your time and let you process the detail smoothly. It should help you prepare for competitive exams or just to learn some interesting facts about the world.