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Archive · 10 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.

Polity·Prime Minister Council

Can a defected legislator become a Union Minister?

Answer: No — Art 75(1B): disqualified under Tenth Schedule cannot be minister.

91st Amendment (2003) added this bar; prevents defectors from being rewarded with ministerial posts.

History·Early Nationalism
High Frequency

Morley-Minto Reforms (1909) introduced what for the first time?

Answer: Separate electorates for Muslims — first communal representation in India.

Also called Indian Councils Act 1909; Indians entered executive councils for first time.

Current Affairs·Government Policies
High Frequency

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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