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Archive · 9 September 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·State Government
High Frequency

How long can President's Rule last in a State?

Answer: Maximum 3 years with Parliamentary approval every 6 months.

Initial proclamation: 2 months; each extension requires Parliament's approval; 3-year absolute maximum.

History·Indus Valley

How many signs does the undeciphered Indus script have?

Answer: 400-450 signs — written right-to-left (boustrophedon also found).

No bilingual text like Rosetta Stone has been found; script remains undeciphered by scholars.

Current Affairs·Awards
High Frequency

How many Padma Awards were given in 2026 and in what categories?

Answer: 131 total — 5 Padma Vibhushan, 13 Padma Bhushan, 113 Padma Shri.

Lower total than 2025 (139) — fewer in the top two categories.

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