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Archive · 20 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·Fundamental Rights Duties
High Frequency

What is the key difference between FRs and FDs?

Answer: FRs are justiciable; FDs are non-justiciable (not enforceable in court).

Violation of FD carries no direct legal penalty; violation of FR can be challenged in Supreme Court.

History·British Rule

What was the Ilbert Bill Controversy (1883)?

Answer: Proposed right of Indian judges to try European defendants — caused white backlash.

Eventually watered down; exposed British racial prejudice; unified educated Indians against colonial racism.

Current Affairs·Government Policies

What is the Immigration and Foreigners Act 2025?

Answer: Replaces fragmented colonial-era laws — consolidated rules on entry, stay, detention, and deportation of foreigners.

Modernises and streamlines India's immigration legal framework.

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