Polity·Amendments
Which amendment inserted the anti-defection law (10th Schedule)?
Answer: 52nd Amendment Act, 1985.
Disqualifies legislators who defect or vote against party whip; Speaker decides disqualification.
Archive · 21 August 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·Vijayanagara Empire
High FrequencyKondavidu and Udayagiri forts in AP were captured by?
Answer: Krishnadevaraya — from the Gajapatis of Odisha.
Both forts are in present-day AP; capture expanded Vijayanagara control over eastern Deccan coast.
Current Affairs·Sports
High FrequencyWhat is Manu Bhaker's historic achievement at Paris Olympics 2024?
Answer: She won 2 medals in a single Olympics — first Indian athlete to do so.
She received the Khel Ratna 2025 for this feat.
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