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 FrequencyMorley-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 FrequencyWhat 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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