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Archive · 17 April 2024

3 APPSC Facts

One from Polity, one from History, one from Current Affairs. Deterministic selection for this date — same 3 cards every time.

Polity·Governor
High Frequency

Where does the AP Governor reside?

Answer: Raj Bhavan, Vijayawada — shifted after 2014 bifurcation.

Raj Bhavan was previously in Hyderabad; shifted to Vijayawada after AP-Telangana bifurcation.

History·Jainism Buddhism
High Frequency

Hinayana vs Mahayana: key differences?

Answer: Hinayana: individual salvation, Buddha as teacher. Mahayana: salvation for all, Buddha as god.

Hinayana (Theravada) in Sri Lanka/SE Asia; Mahayana in China, Japan, Korea, Tibet.

Current Affairs·Books Authors
High Frequency

What 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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