Mangaluru: As a part of celebration of the ‘Constitution Week’ the Quiz Association of St Aloysius College (Autonomous) in collaboration with Dakshina Kannada SVEEP Committee organized a quiz competition for Electoral Literacy Clubs of D.K. District on January 25, 2019 at L.F. Rasquinha Hall.
The event was conducted by quiz master Mr. Savin D’Souza.
The quiz was open to all the PUC and Degree students of Dakshina Kannada District. Participants enrolled in a large number from various colleges. Six teams, comprising of two participants each were selected for the finals through the prelims.
Valedictory ceremony was graced by Principal of St. Aloysius College Rev. Dr Praveen Martis SJ, Director of Admin Block, Dr. Alwyn D’sa, Dean of Arts, Dr. Vishanz Pinto, and Extra Circular Coordinator Ms Precilla D’Silva.
The Principal addressed the gathering and spoke about the importance of Constitution and Democracy of India. He thanked the SVEEP Committee and sponsorer Dr. Selvamani R, IAS, Chief Executive Officer of Dakshina Kannada Zilla Panchayat, for bringing awareness about the constitution through this quiz competition.
Cash prizes worth Rs 10,000 were distributed among the top 4 teams and e-certificates for all the participants were awarded. The Consolation prize was bagged by Ahmed Inayathullah and Sinan Naufal of Roshni Nilaya College. The Third Place was bagged by Mahammed Zunaid and Sinan K of Sri Dhavala College. The Second Place was bagged by Milton Pinto and Harshith of Sri Venkataramana Swamy College. The First Place was bagged by Mithunraj and Abdul Hisham of Govt. First Grade College Carstreet, Mangalore.
Audience gave positive feedbacks saying that the quiz gave lots information about various constituencies and election processes.
The event was successful with the help of Quiz Presidents Ms Vanaja, Mr Neeldeep, Mr Praveen and Secretaries Mr Kavin Fernandes, Mr Savin D’Souza and quiz association members.
