15th November 2025 Daily Current Affairs

🇮🇳 India

1. Jharkhand Foundation Day & Janjatiya Gaurav Divas

   • 15 November marks Jharkhand Day, celebrating the formation of Jharkhand in 2000.

   • It is also celebrated as Janjatiya Gaurav Divas, the birth anniversary of tribal freedom fighter Birsa Munda.

   • States are conducting tribal pride events and cultural programmes to honor tribal heritage.

2. DRDO Develops New Underwater Vehicles

   • The Defence Research & Development Organisation (DRDO) has unveiled man-portable autonomous underwater vehicles (MP-AUVs)

   • These are meant for mine detection and surveillance, boosting India’s maritime defence capabilities.

3. India’s TB (Tuberculosis) Progress

   • According to WHO-cited data, India’s tuberculosis incidence has declined, marking significant progress in public health.

   • The country is aiming to accelerate TB elimination, supported by strong diagnosis and treatment initiatives.

4. Security Incident: Blast in Srinagar

   • A powerful explosion occurred in Srinagar, injuring police personnel and civilians.

   • The blast is believed to be linked to a major terror module under investigation.

5. Critical Minerals & Energy Security

   • India and Canada are strengthening ties in supply chains for critical minerals (like lithium, cobalt), clean energy, and dual-use tech.

   • This cooperation is seen as key for India’s energy transition and defence-technology ambitions.

6. Indigenous Quantum-grade Laser Developed

   • A high-precision diode laser has been developed by deep-tech startup Prenishq (spun out of IIT-Delhi), aimed at quantum communication, research, and secure systems.

🌍 Why These Developments Matter

• Tribal Recognition & Identity: Celebrating Birsa Munda’s legacy and Jharkhand’s foundation underscores India’s focus on tribal history, rights, and cultural pride.

• Maritime Security: MP-AUVs enhance India’s capability in underwater domains, especially for mine countermeasures.

• Health: Decline in TB shows that India’s public-health strategies are working — critical for meeting SDG goals.

• Strategic Minerals: Securing mineral supply chains with Canada aligns with India’s long-term ambitions in clean energy and defence.

• Quantum Technology: A domestic quantum-grade laser could fuel India’s R&D and strengthen its position in future secure communication ecosystems.