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Archive · 13 October 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 13 October 2021

Polity·State Government
High Frequency

Under which article do High Courts issue writs?

Answer: Article 226 — broader jurisdiction than Supreme Court's Article 32.

HC can issue writs for both FR violations AND any legal right; SC limited to FR enforcement only.

History·Indus Valley
High Frequency

Why did the Harappan Civilization decline?

Answer: Multi-factorial — climate change, river shifts, internal disruptions.

Aryan invasion theory (Wheeler) largely discredited. Saraswati river drying and floods also cited.

Current Affairs·India Foreign Relations

How did India-Bangladesh relations change in 2025?

Answer: Relations worsened — Sheikh Hasina went into exile in 2024; Bangladesh elections expected early 2026.

India-Maldives relations stabilised significantly in 2025, in contrast.

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