Polity·Panchayati Raj
What does PESA Act 1996 do?
Answer: Extends Panchayati Raj to Fifth Schedule (tribal) areas with modifications.
PESA = Panchayats Extension to Scheduled Areas; grants tribal communities greater self-governance.
Archive · 16 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 16 December 2021
History·Maratha Empire
Ramdas Swami was Shivaji's spiritual guru — his teaching was?
Answer: Devotion to Hanuman and Rama — inspired Shivaji's Hindavi Swaraj concept.
Composed Dasbodh; founded Math at Sajjangad; Maratha dharma rooted in Bhakti tradition.
Current Affairs·International Orgs
What is India's stance on AUKUS?
Answer: Neutral — India did not participate in AUKUS military discussions.
India simultaneously participates in G20, BRICS, Quad, and SCO — multi-alignment strategy.
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