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Archive · 25 February 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 25 February 2023

Polity·Ap Governance
High Frequency

When was Andhra Pradesh bifurcated and what was the Act?

Answer: June 2, 2014 — Telangana carved out under the AP Reorganisation Act, 2014.

Hyderabad became Telangana's capital; served as joint capital for AP for 10-year transition.

History·European Arrival
High Frequency

Who was the first Englishman to reach AP?

Answer: Captain William Hippon — reached Masulipatnam January 1611.

Secured first English trading rights at Masulipatnam from the Golconda Sultanate.

Current Affairs·Awards
High Frequency

How many Padma Awards were given in 2026 and in what categories?

Answer: 131 total — 5 Padma Vibhushan, 13 Padma Bhushan, 113 Padma Shri.

Lower total than 2025 (139) — fewer in the top two categories.

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