Polity·Constitutional Bodies
Which amendment gave constitutional status to OBC Commission?
Answer: 102nd Amendment Act, 2018 — Article 338B inserted.
Previously statutory body under 1993 Act; now constitutionally mandated with investigative powers.
Archive · 2 December 2024
3 APPSC Facts
One from Polity, one from History, one from Current Affairs. Deterministic selection for this date — same 3 cards every time.
History·Maurya Dynasty
What were Dhamma Mahamattas appointed to do?
Answer: Spread Ashoka's Dhamma moral code across the empire.
Special officers appointed after Kalinga War; toured the empire to promote moral principles.
Current Affairs·Books Authors
High FrequencyWhat is India's oldest and highest literary award?
Answer: Jnanpith Award — instituted in 1961, given by Bharatiya Jnanpith.
Eligibility: Indian writers in any of the 22 Eighth Schedule languages plus English. No posthumous awards.
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