Polity·State Legislature
What is the quorum for a State Assembly session?
Answer: 1/10 of total members or 10 members — whichever is greater.
Art 189; in practice quorum requirements are rarely enforced strictly in state assemblies.
Archive · 11 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.
History·Satavahanas
High FrequencyWhat 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·Books Authors
High FrequencyWho 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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