CURRENT AFFAIRS

Detailed explanation-1: -UPSC Mains. Q. Which country is associated with the “Aboriginal flag”, which was seen in the news recently? Notes: The Australian government has bought the copyright of the Aboriginal flag, to free the symbol of identity from fights over who can use it.

Detailed explanation-2: -The Australian Aboriginal flag was designed by artist Harold Thomas in 1970. The colours of the flag represent the Aboriginal people of Australia and their connection to the land. The flag was first raised on 9 July 1971.

Detailed explanation-3: -The flag was designed by Harold Joseph Thomas, a Luritja man from Central Australia. It was first flown at Victoria Square, Adelaide on National Aborigines’ Day on 12 July 1971. It was used later at the Tent Embassy in Canberra in 1972.

Detailed explanation-4: -The black symbolises the Aboriginal people, the red represents the earth and the colour of ochre used in Aboriginal ceremonies, and the circle of yellow represents the sun, the constant renewer of life. The flag is flown or displayed permanently at Aboriginal centres throughout Australia.