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Archive · 22 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 22 August 2022

Polity·President Vp
High Frequency

Who elects the Vice President of India?

Answer: Members of both Houses of Parliament — elected AND nominated.

VP electoral college differs from President's — includes nominated MPs but excludes all MLAs.

History·European Arrival
High Frequency

Who was the first Englishman to reach AP?

Answer: Captain William Hippon — reached Masulipatnam January 1611.

Secured first English trading rights at Masulipatnam from the Golconda Sultanate.

Current Affairs·Important Events
High Frequency

What was passed on April 2, 2026 related to Andhra Pradesh's capital?

Answer: Amaravati Capital Bill — declares Amaravati sole capital of AP, retrospectively amending the AP Reorganisation Act 2014.

Ends the three-capital controversy (Amaravati-Legislative, Visakhapatnam-Executive, Kurnool-Judicial).

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