Skip to content
SwaPrep
Sign in
SwaPrep

Archive · 20 May 2026

3 APPSC Facts

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

The three facts for 20 May 2026

Polity·President Vp
High Frequency

Under Article 352, National Emergency is proclaimed on whose advice?

Answer: Written advice of the Cabinet (not just PM) — after 44th Amendment.

National Emergency covers war, external aggression, or armed rebellion (not internal disturbance).

Practice more from President Vp →Open the lesson
History·Independence Partition
High Frequency

The Direct Action Day (1946) caused what?

Answer: Massive Hindu-Muslim riots in Calcutta — 'Great Calcutta Killings'; 4,000+ dead.

Called by Muslim League after Congress rejected Cabinet Mission; made Partition inevitable.

Practice more from Independence Partition →Open the lesson
Current Affairs·Government Policies

What is the New Income Tax Act and when does it apply?

Answer: New Income Tax Act 2025 — applies from April 2026 (Budget 2026-27).

TCS on overseas tour packages reduced from 5-20% to 2% under Budget 2026-27.

Practice more from Government Policies →Open the lesson

Want a fresh set every day?

Today's 3 FactsPractice 4,341 MCQs