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 FrequencyNinth 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.
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 FrequencyHow 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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