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Archive · 3 January 2025

3 APPSC Facts

One from Polity, one from History, one from Current Affairs. Deterministic selection for this date — same 3 cards every time.

Polity·Prime Minister Council
High Frequency

A minister not a Parliament member must become one within?

Answer: 6 months — otherwise ceases to be minister (Art 75(5)).

PM and all ministers must be Parliament members; non-member appointed PM has 6 months to get elected.

History·Maurya Dynasty
High Frequency

Where was the Mauryan capital located?

Answer: Pataliputra — modern-day Patna, Bihar.

Five major political centres: Pataliputra, Taxila, Ujjayini, Tosali, Suvarnagiri.

Current Affairs·India Foreign Relations

What is India-EFTA TEPA and when did it come into force?

Answer: Trade and Economic Partnership Agreement — in force October 1, 2025. Covers Switzerland, Norway, Iceland, Liechtenstein.

Distinct from CETA (India-UK) and CEPA (India-Oman) — different acronyms for different agreements.

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