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Archive · 12 September 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 12 September 2022

Polity·Local Governance
High Frequency

What reservation does 73rd Amendment mandate for women?

Answer: One-third of seats in Panchayats at all levels.

Many states (including AP) have increased women's reservation to 50% in Panchayati Raj bodies.

History·Mughal Empire

Who was Nur Jahan and what made her unique?

Answer: Jahangir's wife — only Mughal woman with coins struck in her name.

Effectively ran the empire during Jahangir's illness; headed a junta with her father Itimad-ud-Daula.

Current Affairs·Books Authors

Who received the posthumous Padma Vibhushan 2025 for Malayalam literature?

Answer: M.T. Vasudevan Nair — one of Kerala's greatest writers.

Padma Vibhushan 2025 had 7 recipients total, including 3 posthumous.

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