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Archive · 17 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 17 January 2022

Polity·Preamble
High Frequency

Which three words were NOT in the original Preamble?

Answer: Socialist, Secular, and Integrity.

Added by 42nd Amendment (1976) — a classic exam trap frequently tested in APPSC.

History·Maratha Empire
High Frequency

Peshwas were what in the Maratha Empire?

Answer: Prime Ministers — became de facto rulers from 1713; Pune as capital.

Balaji Vishwanath first powerful Peshwa; Bajirao I expanded empire to north India and Deccan.

Current Affairs·Government Policies
High Frequency

What is the theme and total expenditure of Union Budget 2025-26?

Answer: Theme: 'Sabka Vikas'. Total expenditure: Rs 50.65 lakh crore. Fiscal deficit: 4.4% of GDP.

Capital expenditure (Capex): Rs 11.21 lakh crore.

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