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Archive · 13 March 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·Supreme Court
High Frequency

Kesavananda Bharati case (1973) established what doctrine?

Answer: Basic Structure Doctrine — Parliament cannot destroy Constitution's basic features.

13-judge bench; landmark ruling; Parliament's amending power is NOT absolute.

History·Revolt 1857
High Frequency

What major political change followed the 1857 revolt?

Answer: Government of India Act 1858 — Crown replaced EIC; Queen's Proclamation issued.

Queen Victoria declared herself Empress of India (1876); promised no more annexations.

Current Affairs·India Foreign Relations
High Frequency

Who was extradited to India in April 2025 and why?

Answer: Tahawwur Hussain Rana — extradited from the USA on April 10, 2025. Accused in the 26/11 Mumbai attacks.

He arrived in Delhi after a long legal battle in US courts.

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