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Archive · 25 June 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·Nhrc Shrc
High Frequency

NHRC cannot investigate complaints against which organizations?

Answer: Armed Forces — separate complaint mechanisms; cannot entertain armed forces violations.

Complaints about army go to Ministry of Defence; NHRC can study such cases and recommend.

History·British Rule
High Frequency

Macaulay's Minute (1835) established what?

Answer: English as medium of education — replaced Sanskrit/Persian; created Indian clerks.

Famous quote: wanted 'Indians in blood but English in taste'; shaped colonial education for a century.

Current Affairs·Government Policies
High Frequency

How many industries still require compulsory licensing in India?

Answer: 4 industries — defence, industrial explosives, hazardous chemicals, cigarettes/tobacco.

New Industrial Policy 1991 abolished licensing for all except these 4 (down from hundreds).

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