Lecture 19 - Asian Games and National Policies

Jul 29, 2024

Lecture Notes

Class Policies

  • Attendance: Students must arrive on time.
  • Consequences for Late Arrival: Strict measures will be enforced, including removal from class or further disciplinary action.

Lecture Focus

Asian Games Overview

  • Alternate Name: Asian Games are also referred to as National Games.
  • Inception: First held in 1951 in New Delhi, India.
  • Host Records:
    • Most times hosted by Thailand (4 times).
    • India: 2 times (1951, 1982).
    • Other hosts include South Korea and China.
  • Gold Medal History: India won a gold medal in football during the 1951 Asian Games.
    • Notable Olympics: 1956 Olympics, Finland, India finished 4th place in shooting (Manu Bhakar first Indian woman to win a shooting medal).

Commonwealth Games

  • First Edition: Initiated in 1930 in Hamilton, Canada.

National Emergency

Extension of Lok Sabha Term

  • Maximum extension is 1 year at a time during a national emergency.
  • Constitutional References: Majority of the constitution borrowed from the Government of India Act 1935.
  • Types of Emergency:
    • Three types: National Emergency, State Emergency, and Financial Emergency.

Fundamental Rights During Emergency

  • Suspension of Rights: Fundamental rights can be suspended during national emergencies.

Key Figures and Literature

C.V. Raman

  • First recipient of Bharat Ratna (1954).
  • Known for the Raman Effect discovered in 1928.

Sir Syed Ahmad Khan

  • Founded Aligarh Movement and Muhammadan Anglo-Oriental College.
  • Played a significant role in the education empowerment of Muslims in India.

Rabindranath Tagore

  • First Indian Nobel Prize winner in 1913 for Gitanjali.

Historical Events Discussed

  • Jallianwala Bagh Massacre: On April 13, 1919, due to the Rowlatt Act, a significant uprising happened, resulting in many deaths.

Festivals and Traditions

Festivals of Different Indian States

  • Bonalu Festival: Associated with Telangana.
  • Various Festivals in South India: Notable festivals include Pongal in Tamil Nadu, Vishu in Kerala, Kumbh Mela is a larger celebration in northern states.

Conclusion

  • Q&A Session: Open for questions on discussed topics.