CURRENT AFFAIRS

2017

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Recently, Which country has made disrespecting the national anthem a criminal offense punishable by up to three years in prison?
A
Russia
B
China
C
Japan
D
North Korea
Explanation: 

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: -The UT’s top court also said that respect to the national anthem is one of the fundamental duties enumerated under the constitution of India but these duties are not enforceable by law nor is the breach of such duties an offence under any penal law of the state.

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