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Archive · 27 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·Amendments
High Frequency

What did the 86th Amendment (2002) introduce?

Answer: Right to Education (Art 21A) — free and compulsory for ages 6-14.

Also added 11th Fundamental Duty and amended Art 45 (early childhood care).

History·South Indian Kingdoms
High Frequency

Eastern Chalukyas of Vengi — their capital and period?

Answer: Vengi (near Eluru, AP) — ruled 625-1070 CE; important Telugu-patronizing dynasty.

Telugu literature began under Chalukyas; Nannaya translated Mahabharata during their rule.

Current Affairs·Books Authors

Who won the Sahitya Akademi Award 2025 for Hindi?

Answer: Mamta Kalia for the memoir 'Jeete Jee Allahabad'.

Genre breakdown 2025: 8 poetry, 4 novels, 6 short story collections among the 24 winners.

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