Polity·Finance Commission
What taxes form the 'divisible pool' for devolution?
Answer: All Central taxes except surcharges, cesses, and earmarked taxes.
States object to high cess/surcharge — these don't go to divisible pool.
Archive · 31 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 31 January 2024
History·Vijayanagara Empire
High FrequencyName the Ashtadiggajas and what makes them notable for AP?
Answer: Eight Telugu poets in Krishnadevaraya's court — all from present-day Andhra Pradesh.
Peddana, Thimmana, Dhurjati, Mallana, Ramabhadrudu, Surana, Ramarajabhushanudu, Tenali Ramakrishna.
Current Affairs·Summits Conferences
High FrequencyWhen was the India-UK CETA signed?
Answer: July 2025 — projected to add $34 billion annually to bilateral trade.
CETA = Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement. Finalised May 6, 2025.
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