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Archive · 16 December 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·Fundamental Rights Duties
High Frequency

How many Fundamental Duties are currently in the Constitution?

Answer: 11 duties — 10 added in 1976, 11th in 2002.

86th Amendment (2002) added duty to provide education opportunities to children aged 6–14.

History·Mughal Empire
High Frequency

Humayun lost the empire to whom and in which battles?

Answer: Sher Shah Suri — at Chausa (1539) and Kanauj (1540).

Humayun spent 15 years in exile in Persia; regained Delhi in 1555 before dying in 1556.

Current Affairs·Books Authors
High Frequency

What is the difference between Sahitya Akademi and Jnanpith Award?

Answer: Sahitya Akademi gives annual awards in 24 languages; Jnanpith gives ONE award per year (highest).

Different bodies: Sahitya Akademi (government-funded) vs Bharatiya Jnanpith (private trust).

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