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Archive · 19 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·Supreme Court
High Frequency

What is Public Interest Litigation (PIL)?

Answer: Any public-spirited person can petition SC for public/social issues.

Pioneered by Justices Bhagwati and Krishna Iyer; liberalized locus standi; not in Constitution.

History·Early Nationalism
High Frequency

Morley-Minto Reforms (1909) introduced what for the first time?

Answer: Separate electorates for Muslims — first communal representation in India.

Also called Indian Councils Act 1909; Indians entered executive councils for first time.

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