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Daily Current Affairs – 15 November, 2025

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    150th Birth Anniversary of Birsa Munda

    In News

  • 15 November is observed as Janjatiya Gaurav Divas, commemorating the birth anniversary of Bhagwan Birsa Munda.

    • Birsa Munda

  • He was born in 1874 in Ulihatu village, Jharkhand and was a spiritual reformer and freedom fighter. He is Known as Dharti Aaba (“Father of the Earth”).
  • He led the Ulgulan or “Great Tumult” (1899–1900) (also called Munda Rebellion (1895–1900)) which was a fierce movement for tribal self-rule and the restoration of Khuntkatti (community land rights). 
  • He united the Munda tribes against British land laws and feudal exploitation.
  • He envisioned a moral, self-governed society free from colonial influence.
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    India Notifies Digital Personal Data Protection Rules, 2025

    Context

  • The Government of India has notified the Digital Personal Data Protection (DPDP) Rules, 2025, marking the full operationalisation of the Digital Personal Data Protection (DPDP) Act, 2023.

    • Key Highlights of the Rule

  • Phased Implementation: The DPDP Rules introduce an 18-month phased compliance timeline, allowing organisations especially startups and smaller firms time to adapt.
  • Consent Managers, responsible for helping individuals manage data permissions, must be Indian companies, ensuring domestic jurisdiction and accountability.
  • Clear Protocols for Personal Data Breach Notifications: In the event of a personal data breach, Data Fiduciaries must promptly inform affected individuals regarding the nature of the breach, possible consequences & steps taken to mitigate harm.
  • Safeguards for Children and Persons with Disabilities: Verifiable consent is mandatory before processing children’s personal data, with limited exemptions for essential sectors like education, healthcare, and real-time safety.
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    India, Canada Revive Ties with Critical Minerals, Aerospace Partnerships

    In News 

  • India and Canada held the 7th Ministerial Dialogue on Trade and Investment (MDTI) recently.

    • About

  • India and Canada reaffirmed mutual respect and forward-looking cooperation, agreeing to deepen strategic collaboration in critical minerals, clean energy, aerospace, and dual-use technologies. 
  • They emphasized resilient, diversified supply chains—especially in agriculture—and committed to a transparent investment climate.
  • Both sides highlighted the importance of people-to-people ties and pledged continued ministerial engagement with trade and investment stakeholders in early 2026.
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    STEM Cell Therapy

    In News

  • Researchers at Osaka Metropolitan University have developed a new technique to heal spinal fractures using adipose-derived stem cells (ADSCs).

    • About

  • Osteoporosis affects 15 million people in Japan and is rising globally with ageing populations.
  • Vertebral compression fractures are the most common osteoporosis-related injuries.
  • Current treatments (vertebroplasty, kyphoplasty, implants) have limitations: invasive, costly, risk of complications or re-fracture.
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    News in Short – 15 November, 2025

    In News

  • Greenland's Parliament has adopted legislation limiting foreigners' right to own property on the vast Arctic island.

    • About Greenland (Capital: Nuuk)

  • Greenland is the world’s largest island, lying in the North Atlantic Ocean. 
  • It remains part of the Kingdom of Denmark, the island’s home-rule government is responsible for most domestic affairs. It is not a member of the European Union.
  • It is located between the Atlantic and Arctic Oceans and Greenland shares its maritime borders with Canada, Iceland and Norway.
  • It is noted for its vast tundra and immense glaciers. 
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