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Archive · 3 January 2023

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 3 January 2023

Polity·Union Government
High Frequency

Which emergency requires Parliamentary approval every 6 months?

Answer: National Emergency under Article 352.

Proclaimed by President on Cabinet's written advice; Parliament must approve within one month and every 6 months.

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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