July 31, 2024
SPREADING AWARENESS ABOUT INDIAN CULTURE AND HERITAGE AMONG YOUTHS
GS- PAPER- 1 Initiative taken by Indian Govt. to preserve our culture and heritage:- Note– Also to spread awareness about our culture and heritage among youth of the country, Ministry of Culture organizes Rashtriya Sanskriti Mahotsavs (RSMs) through these ZCCs where a large number of artists from all over India are engaged to showcase their talents during these Mahotsavs. The Ministry administers schemes for the youth viz. Scholarships to Young Artistes in Different Cultural Fields and Award of Fellowship to Outstanding Persons in the field of Culture, the details of which are as under: 1.Scheme for Scholarships to Young Artistes in Different Cultural Fields: Under this scheme, Financial assistance is given to young artistes in the age group of 18-25 years for advanced training within India in the field of Indian Classical Music, Indian Classical Dance, Theatre, Mime, Visual Art, Folk, Traditional and Indigenous Arts and Light Classical Music etc. @ Rs. 5,000/- p.m. for 2 years. The Scholarship is released in four equal six monthly instalments. 2. Scheme forward of Fellowship to Outstanding Persons in the field of Culture: Up to 400 fellowships (200 Junior and 200 Senior) are awarded in a batch year to outstanding persons in the age group of 25 to 40 years (Jr.) Indian Culture and Heritage: – Constitutional and Legislative Provisions Related to Indian Heritage- The following divisions of authority over monuments, pieces of cultural heritage, and archaeological sites are set down in the Indian Constitution: Significance of Preserving Cultural Heritage Gaps in Cultural Heritage Structures in India:- What More Can be Done to Preserve India’s Cultural Heritage? Conclusion–
UNESCO adds Saint Hilarion Monastery to the list of World Heritage in Danger
GS- Paper- 1 Art& Culture Context- About Saint Hilarion Monastery Gaza’s “Tell Umm Amer” as a World Heritage site is significant for several reasons: The List of World Heritage in Danger Criteria for Listing– Entries on the list include World Heritage Sites facing either confirmed imminent threats or potential risks that could negatively impact their preservation, here is some criteria for listing:- The World Heritage Committee used the emergency inscription procedure provided for in the World Heritage Convention. Benefits of Inscription Impact and Criticism Conclusion:- Overall, this development is newsworthy because it underscores the importance of preserving global heritage amidst on-going conflicts and provides a platform for highlighting the cultural and historical significance of the region. Source- Indian Express, The Hindu, UNESCO Heritage Site
Right to be forgotten
GS- PAPER- II/ Governance Context- What is the right to be forgotten? How is the ‘Right to be Forgotten’ Interpreted in India? Position in India The Personal Data Protected Bill (PDP, 2019) The Court things- In the Centric 2017 KS Puttaswamy case vs. union of India, the Supreme Court acknowledged that the right to privacy includes an individual’s control over their online presence. What are judicial precedents in India? R.Rajagopal vs. State ruled on the issue, 1994 – Dharamraj Bhanushankar Dave vs. State of Gujarat (2017) – The Gujarat High Court refused to remove the details of an acquittal from public records. {Name Redacted} vs. The Registrar General, the Karnataka HC 2017– The Karnataka High Court protected the petitioner’s identity in a sensitive annulment case. In 2021, the Delhi High Court permitted the removal of search results related to Jorawar Singh Mundy, an American law student who was acquitted in a drug case. This decision was made to safeguard Mundy’s social life and career. In 2020, the Orissa High Court called for a broader discussion on the right to be forgotten, emphasizing the practical and technological difficulties involved. Significance: – The right to be forgotten holds significant importance for several reasons: Challenges – The right to be forgotten faces several challenges, including: Conclusion- Overall, the right to be forgotten is still in the process of development in India, and there is no specific case that has been solely responsible for its development. Moreover, with the recognition of the right to privacy as a fundamental right and the introduction of the Personal Data Protection Bill, the right to be forgotten is gaining increasing attention from both the courts and the legislature in India. This is also a very important Right in present modern era. Everyone has not good time always sometimes some mistakes happen, and a stain emerged on their character however after sometime when the accused acquitted then no one accept him as earlier. So, there should be ‘Right to be forgotten’ so that in future no one could question upon his dignity. Source- Indian Express
