CURRENT AFFAIRS

Detailed explanation-1: -According to the Karnataka Education Act, 1983, section-7(2)(G)(i), respecting the national flag and singing national anthem regularly in the morning mass prayer in all the schools is compulsory. The Order says in case of lack of space, the national anthem should be sung in the classrooms.

Detailed explanation-2: -Citing the order of the Union Ministry of Home Affairs on the national anthem, the department has made it mandatory for schools to make students sing the national anthem to instil national pride and respect.

Detailed explanation-3: -The national anthem is the pride of India and Indians are proud of it. Composed by Nobel Laureate Rabindranath Tagore, the anthem highlights India’s national heritage and demonstrates patriotism and loyalty to one’s country.

Detailed explanation-4: -Eight-time Grammy winner Chris Stapleton will be performing the national anthem ahead of the game. The country music singer also has 15-time Country Music Association and 10-time Academy of Country Music awards.