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Archive · 24 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·Cag

Which act governs CAG's duties and powers?

Answer: CAG (Duties, Powers and Conditions of Service) Act, 1971.

Enacted under Art 149; prescribes audit functions, conditions of service, and organizational structure.

History·Revolt 1857
High Frequency

Mangal Pandey was the first spark — where and when?

Answer: Barrackpore cantonment, 29 March 1857 — attacked British officers; hanged 8 April.

First individual act of rebellion; inspired but did not immediately ignite the wider revolt.

Current Affairs·Books Authors
High Frequency

Who won the Sahitya Akademi Award 2025 for Telugu?

Answer: Nandini Sidha Reddy for the poetry collection 'Animesha' (meaning 'sleepless' in Telugu).

Ceremony held March 31, 2026, New Delhi. Prize: Rs 1 lakh + shawl + copper plaque.

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