Polity·Parliament
What is zero hour in Indian Parliament?
Answer: Time just after Question Hour — unscheduled mentions and urgent matters.
Indian innovation not in Constitution or rules; begins at noon (hence 'zero hour') informally.
Archive · 2 June 2021
3 APPSC Facts
One from Polity, one from History, one from Current Affairs. Deterministic selection for this date — same 3 cards every time.
The three facts for 2 June 2021
History·Maurya Dynasty
High FrequencyWhen did the Maurya Empire end?
Answer: 185 BCE — killed by Pushyamitra Shunga.
Empire lasted c. 322-185 BCE; declined after Ashoka's death due to weak successors.
Current Affairs·Government Policies
High FrequencyWhat replaced the Indian Evidence Act 1872?
Answer: Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam (BSA) — includes digital and forensic evidence provisions.
BNS = Penal; BNSS = Procedure; BSA = Evidence — all three separate laws.
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