Polity·Municipalities
Metropolitan Planning Committee is constituted under which Article?
Answer: Article 243ZE — for metro areas with population over 10 lakh.
Prepares draft development plan for metropolitan area; similar to DPC for rural areas.
Archive · 29 March 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 29 March 2024
History·Satavahanas
High FrequencyWhat was the official language of the Satavahana court?
Answer: Prakrit — written in Brahmi script.
Satavahanas used Prakrit rather than Sanskrit; helped spread vernacular culture across the Deccan.
Current Affairs·Books Authors
High FrequencyWhat is the difference between Sahitya Akademi and Jnanpith Award?
Answer: Sahitya Akademi gives annual awards in 24 languages; Jnanpith gives ONE award per year (highest).
Different bodies: Sahitya Akademi (government-funded) vs Bharatiya Jnanpith (private trust).
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