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Archive · 12 July 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 12 July 2021

Polity·State Government
High Frequency

State subjects are exclusively legislated by whom?

Answer: State Legislature — unless Parliament overrides under special circumstances.

Parliament can legislate on State List under Arts 249, 250, 252, 253 — each has specific triggers.

History·Vedic Period

How many Upanishads exist? How many are principal?

Answer: 108 Upanishads total; 13 are considered principal.

Upanishads deal with Atman (individual self) and Brahman (universal soul); reject ritualism.

Current Affairs·Government Policies
High Frequency

How many industries still require compulsory licensing in India?

Answer: 4 industries — defence, industrial explosives, hazardous chemicals, cigarettes/tobacco.

New Industrial Policy 1991 abolished licensing for all except these 4 (down from hundreds).

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