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Archive · 10 September 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 September 2023

Polity·Finance Commission
High Frequency

What is the Finance Commission's primary function?

Answer: Recommend distribution of Central taxes between Centre and States.

Also recommends grants-in-aid (Article 275); advises on sound financial management.

History·Maratha Empire
High Frequency

Peshwas were what in the Maratha Empire?

Answer: Prime Ministers — became de facto rulers from 1713; Pune as capital.

Balaji Vishwanath first powerful Peshwa; Bajirao I expanded empire to north India and Deccan.

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