Archive · 13 September 2024
One from Polity, one from History, one from Current Affairs. Deterministic selection for this date — same 3 cards every time.
Answer: States that need assistance — for special purposes on FC's recommendation.
Different from devolution of taxes; post-devolution revenue deficit grants are most common.
Answer: 15 August 1947 — at midnight; Nehru's 'Tryst with Destiny' speech.
Lord Mountbatten was last Viceroy; date chosen as anniversary of Japan's WW2 surrender.
Answer: Five — Karpoori Thakur, MS Swaminathan, PV Narasimha Rao, LK Advani, Chaudhary Charan Singh.
Bharat Ratna is India's highest civilian honour.
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