Polity·Municipalities
High FrequencyMunicipal taxes — key sources of own revenue?
Answer: Property tax, professional tax, and advertisement tax.
Property tax is primary own-revenue; municipalities also charge user fees for water, waste.
Archive · 5 August 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 5 August 2022
History·Vedic Period
High FrequencyName the five key assemblies in Rigvedic society.
Answer: Sabha, Samiti, Vidatha, Gana, and Parishad.
Vidatha was the oldest — combined military, religious, and social functions. Women joined Sabha.
Current Affairs·Books Authors
High FrequencyWhat 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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