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Archive · 8 November 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·Municipalities
High Frequency

12th Schedule lists how many functions for municipalities?

Answer: 18 functions — urban planning, regulation of land use, public health, etc.

States decide actual devolution; water supply, waste management, slum upgradation are key functions.

History·Vedic Period
High Frequency

Which ancient text first mentions the Andhra people?

Answer: Aitareya Brahmana (c. 800 BCE) — calls Andhras a tribe south of Vindhyas.

Earliest written reference to the Andhra people in any historical source.

Current Affairs·Government Policies
High Frequency

When was Census 2027 approved and what is unique about it?

Answer: Approved by Cabinet in January 2026 — India's first DIGITAL census. Budget: Rs 11,718 crore.

First census to include caste enumeration since 1931.

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