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Archive · 12 February 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·Finance Commission

Grants-in-Aid under Article 275 go to which states?

Answer: States that need assistance — for special purposes on FC's recommendation.

Different from devolution of taxes; post-devolution revenue deficit grants are most common.

History·Jainism Buddhism

Second Jain Council was held where and for what purpose?

Answer: Vallabhi, Gujarat (512 CE) — compiled Jain scriptures (Agamas) in writing.

Scriptures written in Ardhamagadhi language; until then preserved only through oral tradition.

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