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Archive · 9 May 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 9 May 2023

Polity·Dpsp

Which article protects environment under DPSPs?

Answer: Article 48A — added by 42nd Amendment, 1976.

State must protect and improve environment, safeguard forests and wildlife.

History·Kakatiya Dynasty
High Frequency

Thousand Pillar Temple at Hanamkonda was built by?

Answer: Rudra I (Prola II's son) in 1163 CE — dedicated to Shiva, Vishnu, and Surya.

Star-shaped plan (trikutalayam); Chalukyan and Kakatiya architectural styles combined.

Current Affairs·Books Authors
High Frequency

Who won the Sahitya Akademi Award 2025 for Telugu?

Answer: Nandini Sidha Reddy for the poetry collection 'Animesha' (meaning 'sleepless' in Telugu).

Ceremony held March 31, 2026, New Delhi. Prize: Rs 1 lakh + shawl + copper plaque.

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