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Archive · 12 August 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 12 August 2023

Polity·Making Of Constitution

Constitutional Adviser who helped draft the Constitution?

Answer: Sir B.N. Rau — constitutional advisor; prepared the draft Constitution.

Also toured USA, UK, Ireland, Canada before drafting; his draft was basis for Ambedkar's committee.

History·Jainism Buddhism
High Frequency

What are the Three Pitakas of Buddhism?

Answer: Vinaya (monastic rules), Sutta (sermons), Abhidhamma (philosophy).

Together called the Tipitaka or Pali Canon; first compiled at Rajagriha Council 483 BCE.

Current Affairs·Important Events
High Frequency

What is NISAR and when was it launched?

Answer: Joint NASA-ISRO satellite launched July 30, 2025 — studies Earth surface changes.

NISAR = NASA-ISRO Synthetic Aperture Radar — first joint mission between the two agencies.

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