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Archive · 21 August 2026

3 APPSC Facts

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

Polity·73rd 74th Amendments
High Frequency

Gram Sabha is defined as?

Answer: All registered voters in a village — primary democratic body below Gram Panchayat.

Meets at least twice a year; approves Gram Panchayat plans, accounts, and beneficiary selection.

History·British Rule
High Frequency

What was the Regulating Act of 1773?

Answer: First Parliamentary control over EIC — appointed Warren Hastings as Governor-General.

Created Supreme Court at Calcutta; began British governmental oversight of East India Company.

Current Affairs·Books Authors
High Frequency

Who won the Sahitya Akademi Award 2025 for Telugu?

Answer: Nandini Sidha Reddy for the poetry collection 'Animesha' (meaning 'sleepless' in Telugu).

Ceremony held March 31, 2026, New Delhi. Prize: Rs 1 lakh + shawl + copper plaque.

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