Polity·Fundamental Rights
High FrequencyWhich writ directs a public official to perform a duty?
Answer: Mandamus ('we command')
Mandamus can be issued against public authorities, inferior courts, tribunals — not against the President.
Archive · 10 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 10 May 2023
History·Vedic Period
High FrequencyWhat are the two phases of the Vedic Period?
Answer: Early Vedic (1500-1000 BCE) and Later Vedic (1000-500 BCE).
Early Vedic = pastoral, tribal; Later Vedic = settled agriculture, varna system.
Current Affairs·Important Events
High FrequencyWhat was passed on April 2, 2026 related to Andhra Pradesh's capital?
Answer: Amaravati Capital Bill — declares Amaravati sole capital of AP, retrospectively amending the AP Reorganisation Act 2014.
Ends the three-capital controversy (Amaravati-Legislative, Visakhapatnam-Executive, Kurnool-Judicial).
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