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Archive · 1 April 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 1 April 2023

Polity·Making Of Constitution
High Frequency

How many countries' constitutions influenced India's Constitution?

Answer: Around 60 countries — but mainly UK, USA, Ireland, Canada, Australia, Germany.

Also South Africa (amendment procedure), USSR (Fundamental Duties concept), Japan (due process).

History·South Indian Kingdoms

Chalukyas of Kalyani (Western Chalukyas) were overthrown by?

Answer: Kalachuris briefly, then Kakatiyas and Hoysalas — fragmented in 12th century.

Kakatiyas, Yadavas, and Hoysalas emerged as successor states; Deccan divided among them.

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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