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Archive · 4 November 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 4 November 2021

Polity·Salient Features
High Frequency

DPSP concept was borrowed from which country?

Answer: Ireland — Directive Principles of State Policy from Irish Constitution (1937).

Non-justiciable guidelines for state policy; borrowed from Eire (Irish) constitution's Directive Principles.

History·Formation Of Ap
High Frequency

AP's first Chief Minister after formation in 1956?

Answer: N. Sanjeeva Reddy — served 1956-1960; later became India's 6th President.

Continued from Andhra State CM role into AP; Hyderabad became new capital of combined AP.

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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