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Archive · 19 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 19 April 2023

Polity·Panchayati Raj
High Frequency

How many Zilla Parishads and Mandal Parishads are in AP?

Answer: ~26 Zilla Parishads, ~672 Mandal Parishads (post-reorganisation 2022).

AP has one of India's largest Panchayati Raj networks with ~21,895 Gram Panchayats.

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·Important Events
High Frequency

Who was extradited from the USA to India in April 2025?

Answer: Tahawwur Hussain Rana — arrived Delhi on April 10, 2025. Accused in 26/11 Mumbai attacks.

He was arrested in the USA and fought extradition; finally handed over in April 2025.

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