Polity·Salient Features
High FrequencyResiduary powers in India vest with whom?
Answer: Parliament (Centre) — unlike USA where residuary powers are with states.
Article 248; subjects not in any list are legislated by Parliament; unitary bias.
Archive · 22 October 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 October 2022
History·Maratha Empire
High FrequencyShivaji escaped from Aurangzeb's custody in Agra how?
Answer: 1666 — hid in large baskets/crates of sweets sent to Brahmins.
Placed under house arrest at Jai Singh's haveli; escaped with son Sambhaji; returned to Deccan.
Current Affairs·Important Events
How are INS Arihant, INS Arighaat, and INS Aridhaman different?
Answer: All are SSBNs (nuclear submarines). Arihant (1st, 4 VLS), Arighaat (2nd, 4 VLS), Aridhaman (3rd, 8 VLS).
INS Aridhaman has double the launch tubes — a major capability upgrade.
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