Today · 20 August 2026
3 APPSC Facts
One from Polity, one from History, one from Current Affairs. Today's selection.
42nd Amendment (1976) added which words to the Preamble?
Answer: 'Socialist', 'Secular', and 'Integrity' — during the Emergency.
Longest amendment in Indian history; also called 'Mini Constitution'; passed under Indira Gandhi.
History·South Indian Kingdoms Chola's administrative local governance system was called?
Answer: Ur and Sabha — village assemblies with elected committees; democratic model.
Uttaramerur inscription describes election procedures; sophisticated local self-governance 1,000 years ago.
Current Affairs·Appointments Resignations Who is the current Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) of India?
Answer: K. Sanjay Murthy.
The CAG audits all government expenditure and is appointed by the President.
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