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Archive · 10 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 10 January 2024

Polity·President Vp

What is the President's 'pocket veto'?

Answer: Keeping a bill pending — neither giving assent nor returning it.

Used by President Zail Singh for Indian Post Office Amendment Bill 1986; Constitution allows indefinite delay.

History·Indus Valley

Which Harappan city had no separate citadel?

Answer: Chanhudaro — only major Harappan city without a citadel.

Located in Sindh, Pakistan. Known for bead-making workshops and inkpot-like artifacts.

Current Affairs·Important Events
High Frequency

What is INS Aridhaman and when was it commissioned?

Answer: India's 3rd SSBN (nuclear-powered ballistic missile submarine), commissioned April 3, 2026 at Visakhapatnam.

Has 8 VLS tubes — double that of INS Arihant and INS Arighaat (4 each). Carries 24 K-series missiles.

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