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Archive · 8 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·73rd 74th Amendments
High Frequency

Article 243G empowers Panchayats for?

Answer: Economic development and social justice — subject to state legislature enabling.

State must pass enabling legislation; 29 subjects in 11th Schedule are indicative, not mandatory.

History·Mughal Empire
High Frequency

Nadir Shah invaded Delhi in which year?

Answer: 1739 — looted Peacock Throne and Koh-i-Noor; empire never recovered.

Nadir Shah was Persian ruler; massacred 30,000 Delhi citizens; weakened Mughal authority permanently.

Current Affairs·International Orgs

How many member countries does the SCO have as of 2025?

Answer: 10 member countries, with 17 partner countries (Laos is the latest addition).

PM Modi attended the SCO Leaders Summit in Tianjin, China in 2025.

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