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.