CURRENT AFFAIRS: DAYS
World Urbanism Day
- World Urbanism Day, also known asWorld Town Planning Day, is celebrated in more than 30 countries on four continents on November 8 every year.
- It aims to understand and promote the role of planning in creating livable communities.
- It was founded in 1949 by the late Professor Carlos Maria della Paolera
National Legal Services Day
- National Legal Services Day(NLSD) is celebrated on 9th November every year across India.
- This day was first observed in the country in the year The day was started by the Supreme Court of India 25 years ago.
- National Legal Services Daycommemorates the enactment of the Indian Legal Services Authorities Act 1987.
Lung Cancer Awareness Month
- Lung Cancer Awareness Month, Lung canceris the most common cancer worldwide, and is observed during the entire month of November every year.
- This November join LCFA to raise awareness of the need for more research and better community awareness of this disease.
CURRENT AFFAIRS: NATIONAL
Working On Aviation Fuel From Gadchiroli Bamboo Plan: Nitin Gadkari
- Union minister Nitin Gadkari was working on an idea to set up a refinery for the production of aviation fuel from bamboo grown in Maharashtra’s Gadchiroli district.
- Gadkari was speaking at the inauguration of an “Atmanirbhar Bharat” assistance office in
- Atmanirbhar Bharat scheme of Prime Minister Narendra Modi was aimed at making India a happy, progressive, prosperous nation.
- Gadkari asked public representatives to initiate small programs in Nagpur district to create self-employment chances for at least 10,000 people over the next two years.
About Maharashtra
- Governor: Bhagat Singh Koshyari
- Capital: Mumbai
- Chief minister: Uddhav Thackeray
