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Archive · 9 January 2025

3 APPSC Facts

One from Polity, one from History, one from Current Affairs. Deterministic selection for this date — same 3 cards every time.

Polity·Schedules Articles
High Frequency

Article 1 of the Constitution states?

Answer: 'India, that is Bharat, shall be a Union of States.'

Establishes country as 'Union' not 'federation'; reflects indestructible nature of the Union.

History·Maratha Empire

Nana Sahib (Maratha) was involved in which 1857 uprising?

Answer: Kanpur (Cawnpore) revolt — Peshwa's adopted son; Bibighar incident.

Maratha legacy survived in 1857; Nana Sahib disappeared after British suppression.

Current Affairs·Government Policies

What is the New Income Tax Act and when does it apply?

Answer: New Income Tax Act 2025 — applies from April 2026 (Budget 2026-27).

TCS on overseas tour packages reduced from 5-20% to 2% under Budget 2026-27.

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