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Archive · 7 January 2022

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 7 January 2022

Polity·Schedules Articles
High Frequency

Fifth Schedule of the Constitution deals with?

Answer: Administration of Scheduled Areas and Scheduled Tribes (except NE India).

Includes most tribal areas of AP, Telangana, Odisha, MP, Jharkhand; Governor has special powers.

History·Bhakti Sufi

Who were the Nayanars and what did they compose?

Answer: 63 Tamil Shaivite saints — composed Tevaram hymns (7 Tirumurai volumes).

Counterpart to Vaishnava Alvars; included Appar, Sundarar, Thirugnana Sambandar.

Current Affairs·Books Authors
High Frequency

What is the difference between Sahitya Akademi and Jnanpith Award?

Answer: Sahitya Akademi gives annual awards in 24 languages; Jnanpith gives ONE award per year (highest).

Different bodies: Sahitya Akademi (government-funded) vs Bharatiya Jnanpith (private trust).

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