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Archive · 22 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·Constitutional Bodies
High Frequency

Who appoints the Chief Election Commissioner of India?

Answer: The President of India.

CEC cannot be removed except by impeachment-like process — same protection as a Supreme Court Judge.

History·Gupta Dynasty
High Frequency

Name two famous works by Kalidasa.

Answer: Abhijnana Shakuntalam (drama) and Meghadutam (lyric poem).

Also wrote Raghuvamsha and Kumarasambhava (epics); considered greatest Sanskrit poet.

Current Affairs·Important Events
High Frequency

Who was extradited from the USA to India in April 2025?

Answer: Tahawwur Hussain Rana — arrived Delhi on April 10, 2025. Accused in 26/11 Mumbai attacks.

He was arrested in the USA and fought extradition; finally handed over in April 2025.

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