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Archive · 13 August 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

APPSC is established under which constitutional article?

Answer: Article 315 — State Public Service Commissions constituted under Part XIV.

APPSC functions for Andhra Pradesh; recruits Group 1, 2, 3 services under state government.

History·Vijayanagara Empire

The Aravidu dynasty's last capitals in AP were?

Answer: Penugonda (West Godavari) → Chandragiri (Tirupati) — both in AP.

After Hampi's destruction, Aravidu shifted capitals southward through AP territory.

Current Affairs·Government Policies
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What replaced the Indian Penal Code 1860?

Answer: Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) — 358 sections (vs IPC's 511). Effective July 1, 2024.

Three new criminal laws came into force together on July 1, 2024.

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