Archive · 17 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·Finance Commission High FrequencyFinance Commission's recommendations are — binding or advisory?
Answer: Advisory — but Union government has always accepted FC recommendations.
Constitutional convention makes acceptance mandatory in practice; non-acceptance would be politically untenable.
History·South Indian Kingdoms Chalukyas of Kalyani (Western Chalukyas) were overthrown by?
Answer: Kalachuris briefly, then Kakatiyas and Hoysalas — fragmented in 12th century.
Kakatiyas, Yadavas, and Hoysalas emerged as successor states; Deccan divided among them.
Current Affairs·Important Events How are INS Arihant, INS Arighaat, and INS Aridhaman different?
Answer: All are SSBNs (nuclear submarines). Arihant (1st, 4 VLS), Arighaat (2nd, 4 VLS), Aridhaman (3rd, 8 VLS).
INS Aridhaman has double the launch tubes — a major capability upgrade.
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