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Archive · 1 January 2024

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 1 January 2024

Polity·Constitution Basics
High Frequency

Residuary legislative powers vest with which government?

Answer: Union Parliament — unlike USA where states hold residuary powers.

Borrowed from Canada; reflects India's unitary bias; Parliament can legislate on any unlisted subject.

History·South Indian Kingdoms
High Frequency

Satavahana dynasty's AP connection?

Answer: Ruled Deccan and Andhra — capital Pratishthana (Paithan) and Amaravati.

Patronized Amaravati Stupa; Gautamiputra Satakarni defeated Western Satraps; spoke Prakrit.

Current Affairs·Sports

Who received Praveen Kumar's Khel Ratna 2025?

Answer: Praveen Kumar — Para High Jump gold medallist at Paris Paralympics 2024.

Other Khel Ratna 2025 recipients: Manu Bhaker, D Gukesh, Harmanpreet Singh.

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