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Archive · 16 April 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

Fundamental Duties apply to whom in India?

Answer: Citizens only — not foreigners or corporations.

Unlike FRs (some available to all persons), FDs are obligations exclusively on Indian citizens.

History·Vijayanagara Empire
High Frequency

When and by whom was the Vijayanagara Empire founded?

Answer: 1336 — by brothers Harihara I and Bukka Raya I (Sangama dynasty).

Founded as a bulwark against Delhi Sultanate's Deccan expansion; inspired by sage Vidyaranya.

Current Affairs·Important Events
High Frequency

What is the significance of PFBR Kalpakkam achieving first criticality on April 6, 2026?

Answer: India became the 2nd country (after Russia) with a commercial Fast Breeder Reactor. 500 MWe; MOX fuel.

FBRs use spent nuclear fuel and breed more fuel than they consume — major energy milestone.

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