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3 APPSC Facts

One from Polity, one from History, one from Current Affairs. Deterministic selection for this date — same 3 cards every time.

Polity·Union Government
High Frequency

Which article allows Parliament to legislate on State subjects?

Answer: Article 249 — with Rajya Sabha's two-thirds majority resolution.

National interest resolution passed by RS allows Parliament to legislate on State List for one year.

History·Gandhian Era

Ahmedabad Mill Strike (1918) — Gandhi won what for workers?

Answer: 35% wage increase — Gandhi's first fast unto death in India.

Strike was against mill owners (including Gandhi's friend Ambalal Sarabhai); arbitration awarded 35%.

Current Affairs·International Orgs

Who were the non-permanent members of the UN Security Council in 2025?

Answer: Bahrain, Colombia, DRC, Latvia, Liberia.

UN Security Council has 5 permanent + 10 non-permanent members elected for 2-year terms.

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