CURRENT AFFAIRS

Detailed explanation-1: -Singing the national anthem “Jana Gana Mana ” has been made compulsory at all madrassas in Uttar Pradesh from Thursday, an official said.

Detailed explanation-2: -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-3: -World Cup 2022: Iranian players refused to sing national anthem before match with England.

Detailed explanation-4: -Punjab, Sindh, Gujarat, Maratha, Dravida (South India), Utkal and Bengal, were mentioned.

Detailed explanation-5: -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.