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Archive · 22 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 22 August 2021

Polity·Municipalities
High Frequency

12th Schedule lists how many functions for municipalities?

Answer: 18 functions — urban planning, regulation of land use, public health, etc.

States decide actual devolution; water supply, waste management, slum upgradation are key functions.

History·Formation Of Ap
High Frequency

Andhra Pradesh Reorganisation Act (2014) bifurcated AP into?

Answer: Telangana (29th state) and residuary Andhra Pradesh — effective 2 June 2014.

Telangana with capital Hyderabad; AP got 10 years shared capital; Amaravati declared as AP capital.

Current Affairs·Government Policies

What is the Immigration and Foreigners Act 2025?

Answer: Replaces fragmented colonial-era laws — consolidated rules on entry, stay, detention, and deportation of foreigners.

Modernises and streamlines India's immigration legal framework.

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