Archive · 9 January 2026
3 APPSC Facts
One from Polity, one from History, one from Current Affairs. Deterministic selection for this date — same 3 cards every time.
Separation of powers in India is — strict or modified?
Answer: Modified — not strict separation; USA has strict; India has overlapping functions.
Parliament makes laws but judiciary interprets; President heads executive but acts on Cabinet advice.
When was the Indian National Congress founded?
Answer: 1885 — by A.O. Hume; first session in Bombay under W.C. Bonnerjee.
Initially moderate; aimed for reform within British rule; became mass movement under Gandhi after 1920.
How many Padma Awards were given in 2026 and in what categories?
Answer: 131 total — 5 Padma Vibhushan, 13 Padma Bhushan, 113 Padma Shri.
Lower total than 2025 (139) — fewer in the top two categories.
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