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Archive · 17 August 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 17 August 2021

Polity·Constitution Basics
High Frequency

What does Article 1 declare India to be?

Answer: A Union of States — not a Federation.

Deliberate word choice: 'Union' signals states cannot secede; indestructible union of destructible states.

History·Formation Of Ap

Mulki Rules controversy was about?

Answer: Local resident (mulki) preference in government jobs in Hyderabad region.

Andhra leaders wanted abolition; Telangana leaders demanded enforcement; led to Jai Andhra movement (1972).

Current Affairs·Sports
High Frequency

Who captained India in the ICC T20 World Cup 2026?

Answer: Suryakumar Yadav.

Player of Tournament: Sanju Samson. Most wickets: Jasprit Bumrah and Varun Chakravarthy (14 each).

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