Polity·Municipalities
High FrequencyMunicipal taxes — key sources of own revenue?
Answer: Property tax, professional tax, and advertisement tax.
Property tax is primary own-revenue; municipalities also charge user fees for water, waste.
Archive · 29 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.
History·Maratha Empire
High FrequencyShivaji's administrative system had two key features — name them.
Answer: Ashta Pradhan (council of 8 ministers) and Chauth/Sardeshmukhi taxation.
Chauth = 1/4 of revenue; Sardeshmukhi = 1/10 extra; collected from Mughal territories.
Current Affairs·Important Events
How are INS Arihant, INS Arighaat, and INS Aridhaman different?
Answer: All are SSBNs (nuclear submarines). Arihant (1st, 4 VLS), Arighaat (2nd, 4 VLS), Aridhaman (3rd, 8 VLS).
INS Aridhaman has double the launch tubes — a major capability upgrade.
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