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Archive · 22 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·Schedules Articles
High Frequency

Ninth Schedule was added to protect what?

Answer: Land reform laws from judicial review — added by First Amendment 1951.

Laws in 9th Schedule were immune from FR challenges; IR Coelho case (2007) allows review if they violate basic structure.

History·Satavahanas
High Frequency

Dharanikota in Guntur corresponds to which ancient capital?

Answer: Amaravati — the Satavahana Buddhist capital in AP.

Located on the southern bank of Krishna River; Amaravati Stupa and Buddhist university were here.

Current Affairs·Government Policies
High Frequency

How many industries still require compulsory licensing in India?

Answer: 4 industries — defence, industrial explosives, hazardous chemicals, cigarettes/tobacco.

New Industrial Policy 1991 abolished licensing for all except these 4 (down from hundreds).

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