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Janjatiya Gaurav Pakhwada to be observed from 1 to 15 November
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Why 15 November? The Birsa Munda day instituted in 2021 that GS1 and GS2 both cover
Tribal Affairs Ministry to observe Janjatiya Gaurav Pakhwada, ending with Gaurav Diwas on 15 November.
Why it matters: asked in KPSC 2023; factual, Prelims-type
What you need to know
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The Ministry of Tribal Affairs will observe Janjatiya Gaurav Pakhwada nationwide from 1 to 15 November 2026, ending with Janjatiya Gaurav Diwas on 15 November, the birth anniversary of Birsa Munda.
The Diwas was instituted in 2021 to honour tribal freedom fighters.
ഉറവിടങ്ങൾ: Topper IAS editorial (PIB / The Hindu / Indian Express)
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Remember these
- Janjatiya Gaurav Pakhwada: 1 to 15 November 2026, observed by the Ministry of Tribal Affairs
- Janjatiya Gaurav Diwas falls on 15 November, the birth anniversary of Birsa Munda
- The Diwas was instituted in 2021 to honour tribal freedom fighters
- Birsa Munda (born 1875) led the Munda Ulgulan (revolt) of 1899-1900 against colonial rule
- Jharkhand was created on 15 November 2000, Birsa Munda's birth anniversary
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How the exam will ask it
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- Janjatiya Gaurav Diwas is observed on 15 November, the birth anniversary of Birsa Munda.
- The day was instituted in 2021 to honour the contribution of tribal freedom fighters.
- The Ministry of Tribal Affairs is the nodal ministry for the Janjatiya Gaurav Pakhwada.
- Birsa Munda is associated with the Ulgulan movement against British rule and the exploitation of tribals.
മെയിൻസ്
GS1 (modern history) and GS2 (tribal welfare). Tribal resistance such as the Munda Ulgulan was long under-represented in the freedom struggle narrative; a national day and a fortnight of events recognise it and link it to tribal welfare schemes. The way forward is to pair symbolic recognition with land rights, forest rights and last-mile delivery of schemes to tribal communities.
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A question UPSC has already asked on this
The Government of India declared 15th November as "Janjatiya Gaurav Divas" dedicated to the memory of brave tribal freedom fighters. 15th November is the birthday of which of the following tribal freedom fighter?
- Tirot Sing
- Alluri Sitarama Raju
- Birsa Munda
- Jatra Bhagat
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ഉത്തരം: C
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Answer before you reveal
Janjatiya Gaurav Divas, observed on 15 November, commemorates the birth anniversary of which tribal freedom fighter?
- Alluri Sitarama Raju
- Tantia Bhil
- Komaram Bheem
- Birsa Munda
ഉത്തരം കാണിക്കൂ
ഉത്തരം: D — The correct answer is Birsa Munda. 15 November is the birth anniversary of Birsa Munda, the tribal leader honoured on this day.
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