Polity·Panchayati Raj
What does PESA Act 1996 do?
Answer: Extends Panchayati Raj to Fifth Schedule (tribal) areas with modifications.
PESA = Panchayats Extension to Scheduled Areas; grants tribal communities greater self-governance.
Archive · 19 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 19 December 2022
History·Revolt 1857
High FrequencyWhat major political change followed the 1857 revolt?
Answer: Government of India Act 1858 — Crown replaced EIC; Queen's Proclamation issued.
Queen Victoria declared herself Empress of India (1876); promised no more annexations.
Current Affairs·Books Authors
High FrequencyWhat is significant about 'Heart Lamp' winning the International Booker Prize 2025?
Answer: It was the first short story collection to ever win the International Booker Prize.
Author Banu Mushtaq (Kannada) and translator Deepa Bhasthi — first Indian translator to win.
Want a fresh set every day?