Polity·Fundamental Duties
High FrequencyWhich amendment added Fundamental Duties to the Constitution?
Answer: 42nd Constitutional Amendment Act, 1976.
Inserted Part IVA (Article 51A) with the original 10 duties during the Emergency period.
Archive · 18 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.
History·British Rule
High FrequencyWhen did British Crown take direct control of India?
Answer: 1858 — Government of India Act; ended EIC rule after 1857 revolt.
Queen's Proclamation 1858: promised non-interference in religion and protection of Indian princes.
Current Affairs·Awards
High FrequencyWho received the Sahitya Akademi Award 2025 for Telugu literature?
Answer: Nandini Sidha Reddy for the poetry collection 'Animesha'.
Sahitya Akademi Awards recognise 24 languages; prize is Rs 1 lakh + shawl + copper plaque.
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