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Archive · 20 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·Preamble
High Frequency

Is the Preamble enforceable in courts?

Answer: No — it is non-justiciable.

Courts use it for interpretation only; Preamble neither grants nor restricts any power.

History·European Arrival
High Frequency

Northern Circars were obtained by Clive from whom?

Answer: Shah Alam II (Mughal Emperor) — Diwani grant 1765.

After Battle of Buxar (1764); Northern Circars were AP districts under Mughal/Nizam authority.

Current Affairs·Important Events
High Frequency

What was passed on April 2, 2026 related to Andhra Pradesh's capital?

Answer: Amaravati Capital Bill — declares Amaravati sole capital of AP, retrospectively amending the AP Reorganisation Act 2014.

Ends the three-capital controversy (Amaravati-Legislative, Visakhapatnam-Executive, Kurnool-Judicial).

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