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Archive · 2 December 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 2 December 2021

Polity·Cag
High Frequency

Can CAG disallow or stop government expenditure?

Answer: No — CAG can only report irregularities, not disallow expenditure.

CAG is a watchdog, not a veto body; power lies in reporting to Parliament for action.

History·European Arrival
High Frequency

First Dutch factory in AP was established where?

Answer: Masulipatnam (1605) — followed by Pulicat (1610) as main Dutch headquarters.

Pulicat on AP-Tamil Nadu border; Dutch produced famous Pulicat textiles for Southeast Asian trade.

Current Affairs·Important Events
High Frequency

What is INS Aridhaman and when was it commissioned?

Answer: India's 3rd SSBN (nuclear-powered ballistic missile submarine), commissioned April 3, 2026 at Visakhapatnam.

Has 8 VLS tubes — double that of INS Arihant and INS Arighaat (4 each). Carries 24 K-series missiles.

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