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Archive · 10 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.

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·Satavahanas
High Frequency

What was the official language of the Satavahana court?

Answer: Prakrit — written in Brahmi script.

Satavahanas used Prakrit rather than Sanskrit; helped spread vernacular culture across the Deccan.

Current Affairs·Sports
High Frequency

Who is the youngest undisputed World Chess Champion?

Answer: D Gukesh — won at 18 years, 195 days (December 2024).

Gukesh also won Khel Ratna 2025 and was FIDE World No. 3 in March 2025.

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