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Bill to make Amaravati sole capital of Andhra Pradesh

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Battle IAS current affairs title card: Bill to make Amaravati sole capital of Andhra Pradesh (GS2 · Federalism, 1 April 2026)

What happened

  • The Andhra Pradesh Reorganisation (Amendment) Bill, 2026 introduced in Lok Sabha gives legal status to Amaravati as the sole capital [PIB].

Background

  • The 2014 Act made Hyderabad common capital for 10 years (ended 2024); Parliament can amend it under Articles 3–4.

Why it matters

  • Ends capital uncertainty.

How to use this in Mains

GS-II Parliament and State legislatures

  1. As per PIB (2026-04-01): the Andhra Pradesh Reorganisation (Amendment) Bill, 2026 introduced in Lok Sabha gives legal status to Amaravati as the sole capital.
  2. Ends capital uncertainty.
Quotable data point

The Andhra Pradesh Reorganisation (Amendment) Bill, 2026 introduced in Lok Sabha gives legal status to Amaravati as the sole capital.

PIB: Communications: Amaravati capital Bill, 1 Apr 2026

Exam angle

UPSC

Prelims: AP Reorganisation Act.

Practice MCQs

Original practice questions (not PYQs).

Practice · UPSC

Capital named

Answer (b) & explanation

PIB.

Practice · UPSC

Act amended

Answer (a) & explanation

PIB.

Practice · UPSC

Common capital period under 2014 Act

Answer (b) & explanation

PIB.

Go deeper

ExplainerCentre–State Relations in India: Legislative, Administrative and Financial (UPSC Notes + PYQs)

Official source: PIB: Communications: Amaravati capital Bill, 1 Apr 2026

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