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Archive · 4 December 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 4 December 2022

Polity·Prime Minister Council

PM chairs which two key security and appointment bodies?

Answer: Cabinet Committee on Security (CCS) and Appointments Committee of Cabinet (ACC).

PM also chairs NITI Aayog, National Development Council, Inter-State Council.

History·British Rule
High Frequency

What was the Regulating Act of 1773?

Answer: First Parliamentary control over EIC — appointed Warren Hastings as Governor-General.

Created Supreme Court at Calcutta; began British governmental oversight of East India Company.

Current Affairs·Government Policies
High Frequency

What replaced the Indian Penal Code 1860?

Answer: Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) — 358 sections (vs IPC's 511). Effective July 1, 2024.

Three new criminal laws came into force together on July 1, 2024.

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