01 December - World AIDS Day

 

World AIDS Day, designated on 1 December every year since 1988,is an international day dedicated to raising awareness of the AIDS pandemic caused by the spread of HIV infection and mourning those who have died of the disease. Government and health officials, non-governmental organizations, and individuals around the world observe the day, often with education on AIDS prevention and control.

World AIDS Day is one of the eleven official global public health campaigns marked by the World Health Organization (WHO), along with World Health Day, World Blood Donor Day, World Immunization Week, World Tuberculosis Day, World No Tobacco Day, World Malaria Day, World Hepatitis Day, World Antimicrobial Awareness Week, World Patient Safety Day and World Chagas Disease Day.

26 November - Verghese Kurien born in 1921

Verghese Kurien (26 November 1921 – 9 September 2012), known as the "Father of the White Revolution" in India, was a social entrepreneur whose "billion-litre idea", Operation Flood,made dairy farming India's largest self-sustaining industry and the largest rural employment sector providing a third of all rural income.It made India the world's largest milk producer, doubled the milk available for each person, and increased milk output four-fold in 30 years.

He pioneered the Anand model of dairy cooperatives and replicated it nationwide, based on various "top-down" and "bottom-up" approaches, where no milk from a farmer was refused and 70–80% of the price by consumers was paid in cash to dairy farmers who controlled the marketing, procurement, and processing of milk and milk products as the dairy's owners.An invention at Amul was the production of milk powder from buffalo milk instead of from cow milk, which was in short supply in India.

He also made India self-sufficient in edible oils and fought against the "oil kings", who used underhanded and violent methods to enforce their dominance over the oilseed industry.

19 November - Indira Gandhi born in 1917

Indira Priyadarshini Gandhi(19 November 1917 – 31 October 1984) was an Indian politician and a central figure of the Indian National Congress.She was the first and, to date, only female Prime Minister of India. Indira Gandhi was the daughter of Jawaharlal Nehru, the first prime minister of India. She served as prime minister from January 1966 to March 1977 and again from January 1980 until her assassination in October 1984, making her the second longest-serving Indian prime minister after her father.

In 1999, Indira Gandhi was named "Woman of the Millennium" in an online poll organised by the BBC.In 2020 Gandhi was named by the Time magazine among world's 100 powerful women who defined the last century.

14 November - Jawaharlal Nehru birthday

Jawaharlal Nehru (14 November 1889 – 27 May 1964) was an Indian independence activist and, subsequently, the first Prime Minister of India, as well as a central figure in Indian politics both before and after independence. He emerged as an eminent leader of the Indian independence movement, serving India as Prime Minister from its establishment in 1947 as an independent nation, until his death in 1964. He was also known as Pandit Nehru due to his roots with the Kashmiri Pandit community, while Indian children knew him as better as Chacha Nehru.In India, his birthday is celebrated as Bal Diwas (Children's Day).

Children's Day 14 November

 

Children's Day is celebrated across India to increase awareness of the rights, care and education of children. It is celebrated on 14 November every year as a tribute to India's First Prime Minister, Jawaharlal Nehru. Fondly known as Chacha Nehru among children, he advocated for children to have fulfilled education.

The celebration of Children's Day in India dates back to 1956. Prior to the death of Pt. Jawaharlal Nehru, India celebrated Children's Day on 20 November (the date observed as Universal Children's Day by the United Nations). After the death of Jawaharlal Nehru, his birth anniversary was deliberated to be celebrated as Children's Day in India. It was done so because he was very popular with the kids as Chacha Nehru, hence, a resolution was passed in the parliament to give a befitting farewell to the first Prime Minister of India

12 November - Sálim Moizuddin Abdul Ali born in 1896

Sálim Moizuddin Abdul Ali (12 November 1896 – 20 June 1987) was an Indian ornithologist and naturalist. Sometimes referred to as the "Birdman of India", Salim Ali was the first Indian to conduct systematic bird surveys across India and wrote several bird books that popularized ornithology in India. He became a key figure behind the Bombay Natural History Society after 1947 and used his personal influence to garner government support for the organisation, create the Bharatpur bird sanctuary (Keoladeo National Park) and prevent the destruction of what is now the Silent Valley National Park. Along with Sidney Dillon Ripley he wrote the landmark ten volume Handbook of the Birds of India and Pakistan, a second edition of which was completed after his death. He was awarded the Padma Bhushan in 1958 and the Padma Vibhushan in 1976, India's third and second highest civilian honours respectively.Several species of birds, a couple of bird sanctuaries and institutions have been named after him.

11 November - Shrimad Rajchandra birth anniversary

Shrimad Rajchandra (11 November 1867 – 09 April 1901) was a Jain poet, mystic, philosopher, scholar and reformer. Born near Morbi, he claimed to have recollection of his past lives at the age of seven. He performed Avadhāna, a memory retention and recollection test that gained him popularity, but he later discouraged it in favour of his spiritual pursuits. He wrote much philosophical poetry including Atma Siddhi. He also wrote many letters and commentaries and translated some religious texts. He is best known for his teachings on Jainism and his spiritual guidance to Mahatma Gandhi.

08 November - International Day of Radiology

 

International Day of Radiology is commemorated on November 08 of every year. The IDOR or Radiology Day is an annual event celebrated to promote the role of medical imaging in modern healthcare. The Radiology day was celebrated with events in many countries, organized by the national professional societies which represent the radiologists. Radiology is a technique that uses medical imaging to diagnose and cure the diseases which are seen within the body. Some of the imaging techniques like computed tomography (CT), X-ray radiography, magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), and ultrasound are used to diagnose and treat diseases. 

05 November - Chittaranjan Das birth anniversary

Chittaranjan Das, popularly known as Deshbandhu (Friend of the Nation), was born on 05 November 1870, and passed away on 16 June 1925. He was a prominent Indian politician, lawyer, and freedom fighter during the Indian independence movement. Das played a crucial role in the early 20th-century Bengal politics and was a prominent leader of the Swaraj Party in Bengal, advocating for self-governance and independence from British rule.

Educated in England, Das earned a degree in law and began his career as a successful lawyer in Calcutta (now Kolkata). He soon became involved in the nationalist movement and emerged as a fervent advocate for Indian self-rule. He was deeply influenced by Mahatma Gandhi and collaborated closely with him on various political campaigns, including the Non-Cooperation Movement.

As a leader, Das was known for his integrity, eloquence, and commitment to social justice. He championed the cause of civil liberties and fought against social discrimination. Das also played a pivotal role in resolving conflicts within the Indian National Congress (INC) and was elected its president in 1921. His efforts to bridge the gap between moderate and radical factions within the Congress were instrumental in shaping its policies during that period.

Chittaranjan Das's untimely death in 1925 was a significant loss to the Indian nationalist movement. His legacy as a visionary leader and staunch advocate for freedom and justice remains an inspiration to generations of Indians striving for a more equitable and independent nation.

05 November - World Tsunami Awareness Day

 

World Tsunami Awareness Day seeks to raise awareness about the effects of Tsunamis. Tsunamis are enormous waves created by underwater disturbances, usually earthquakes. This day aims to encourage innovative ideas and approaches to reduce the damage and risk of tsunamis.

World Tsunami Awareness Day was established in 2015 by the U.N General Assembly. It is observed annually on November 5th.