Polity·Finance Commission
What taxes form the 'divisible pool' for devolution?
Answer: All Central taxes except surcharges, cesses, and earmarked taxes.
States object to high cess/surcharge — these don't go to divisible pool.
Archive · 19 October 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·Formation Of Ap
High FrequencyHyderabad became AP's capital in 1956 — what was its significance?
Answer: Former Nizam's capital with existing infrastructure — richest city in South India.
Kurnool was Andhra State capital; Hyderabad adopted as AP capital due to economic and geographic advantages.
Current Affairs·Awards
High FrequencyWho won the Nobel Prize in Literature 2025?
Answer: Laszlo Krasznahorkai (Hungary) — for his compelling and visionary oeuvre.
Nobel Literature 2024 was won by Han Kang of South Korea.
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