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Archive · 14 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·Fundamental Rights Duties
High Frequency

FDs were inspired by which country's constitution?

Answer: Soviet Union (USSR).

USSR's Constitution listed citizen duties alongside rights — India adopted the concept post-Emergency.

History·Maratha Empire
High Frequency

Who founded the Maratha Empire?

Answer: Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj — 1674; capital at Raigad; title 'Haindava Dharmodharak'.

Coronation ceremony performed by Gaga Bhatt; established Hindavi Swaraj concept.

Current Affairs·International Orgs
High Frequency

Which country holds the G20 Presidency in 2026?

Answer: United States (Trump administration).

G20 sequence: 2024 = Brazil, 2025 = South Africa, 2026 = USA.

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