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Archive · 21 December 2024

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

Current sanctioned strength of Supreme Court judges?

Answer: 34 — CJI + 33 judges (as per 2019 amendment).

Original Constitution had CJI + 7 judges; strength expanded progressively over decades.

History·Jainism Buddhism
High Frequency

What are the Three Pitakas of Buddhism?

Answer: Vinaya (monastic rules), Sutta (sermons), Abhidhamma (philosophy).

Together called the Tipitaka or Pali Canon; first compiled at Rajagriha Council 483 BCE.

Current Affairs·Summits Conferences
High Frequency

Where will the SCO Leaders Summit 2025 be held and who attended from India?

Answer: Tianjin, China — PM Modi attended, aiding India-China normalization.

SCO has 10 member states as of 2025, with 17 partner countries.

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