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Archive · 18 March 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 18 March 2023

Polity·High Court
High Frequency

HC's writ jurisdiction under Art 226 is broader than SC's in what way?

Answer: HC can issue writs for Fundamental Rights AND any other legal purpose.

SC (Art 32) issues writs only for FR enforcement; HC (Art 226) has wider scope.

History·Formation Of Ap
High Frequency

What was the separate state before AP — its capital and period?

Answer: Andhra State (1953-1956) — capital Kurnool; carved from Madras State.

First state in India formed on linguistic basis; existed 3 years before merging into AP.

Current Affairs·India Foreign Relations

When did India reopen its Kabul embassy and what does it signal?

Answer: India reopened the Kabul embassy — Taliban engagement marks a pragmatic foreign policy shift.

Taliban ministers visited New Delhi — India's first high-level engagement with the Taliban-led Afghanistan.

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