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Archive · 30 October 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 30 October 2023

Polity·Union Government
High Frequency

Which article establishes the President as constitutional head?

Answer: Article 52 — there shall be a President of India.

President is nominal executive; real power vests in the Council of Ministers under Art 74.

History·Revolt 1857
High Frequency

What major political change followed the 1857 revolt?

Answer: Government of India Act 1858 — Crown replaced EIC; Queen's Proclamation issued.

Queen Victoria declared herself Empress of India (1876); promised no more annexations.

Current Affairs·Government Policies
High Frequency

What replaced the Indian Penal Code 1860?

Answer: Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) — 358 sections (vs IPC's 511). Effective July 1, 2024.

Three new criminal laws came into force together on July 1, 2024.

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