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Archive · 9 May 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·Cag
High Frequency

CAG is described as friend of which Parliamentary committee?

Answer: Public Accounts Committee (PAC) — guides and assists PAC's examination.

PAC examines CAG audit reports; COPU (Committee on Public Undertakings) also uses CAG reports.

History·Formation Of Ap
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What was the separate state before AP — its capital and period?

Answer: Andhra State (1953-1956) — capital Kurnool; carved from Madras State.

First state in India formed on linguistic basis; existed 3 years before merging into AP.

Current Affairs·Important Events
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What is INS Aridhaman and when was it commissioned?

Answer: India's 3rd SSBN (nuclear-powered ballistic missile submarine), commissioned April 3, 2026 at Visakhapatnam.

Has 8 VLS tubes — double that of INS Arihant and INS Arighaat (4 each). Carries 24 K-series missiles.

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