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Archive · 18 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·Cag

CAG's salary is charged on which fund?

Answer: Consolidated Fund of India — non-votable charged expenditure.

Art 148(6); salary equals Supreme Court judge; cannot be reduced after appointment.

History·Vijayanagara Empire
High Frequency

Virupaksha Temple at Hampi is dedicated to?

Answer: Lord Shiva — patron deity of Hampi; rulers claimed to rule in his name.

Rulers used title 'Hindu Suratrana' (Sanskritised form of 'Sultan'); oldest active temple at Hampi.

Current Affairs·Summits Conferences
High Frequency

Which summit did India host in 2026 to chair BRICS?

Answer: 18th BRICS Leaders Summit — hosted by India in 2026.

India's BRICS theme: Building for Resilience, Innovation, Cooperation and Sustainability (BRICS acronym).

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