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Archive · 22 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·Constitutional Bodies
High Frequency

Which constitutional body regulates Centre-State financial relations?

Answer: Finance Commission — every 5 years under Article 280.

Also covers grants-in-aid to states in need; 15th FC operated 2021–26 with vertical and horizontal devolution.

History·Jainism Buddhism
High Frequency

What are the Three Pitakas of Buddhism?

Answer: Vinaya (monastic rules), Sutta (sermons), Abhidhamma (philosophy).

Together called the Tipitaka or Pali Canon; first compiled at Rajagriha Council 483 BCE.

Current Affairs·Important Events
High Frequency

What was passed on April 2, 2026 related to Andhra Pradesh's capital?

Answer: Amaravati Capital Bill — declares Amaravati sole capital of AP, retrospectively amending the AP Reorganisation Act 2014.

Ends the three-capital controversy (Amaravati-Legislative, Visakhapatnam-Executive, Kurnool-Judicial).

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