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Archive · 19 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 19 August 2021

Polity·Nhrc Shrc

NHRC can intervene in pending court cases — how?

Answer: As amicus curiae (friend of court) — can file an application to intervene.

Also transfers cases to appropriate courts; coordinates with CBI and state police for inquiries.

History·Vijayanagara Empire
High Frequency

Kondavidu and Udayagiri forts in AP were captured by?

Answer: Krishnadevaraya — from the Gajapatis of Odisha.

Both forts are in present-day AP; capture expanded Vijayanagara control over eastern Deccan coast.

Current Affairs·Government Policies
High Frequency

When was Census 2027 approved and what is unique about it?

Answer: Approved by Cabinet in January 2026 — India's first DIGITAL census. Budget: Rs 11,718 crore.

First census to include caste enumeration since 1931.

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