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Archive · 24 February 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·Governor

What did the Sarkaria Commission (1988) recommend for Governors?

Answer: Eminent person, from outside state, not active in politics, consulted with CM.

Aimed at making Governor a genuinely neutral constitutional authority, not a central government agent.

History·Vijayanagara Empire
High Frequency

When and by whom was the Vijayanagara Empire founded?

Answer: 1336 — by brothers Harihara I and Bukka Raya I (Sangama dynasty).

Founded as a bulwark against Delhi Sultanate's Deccan expansion; inspired by sage Vidyaranya.

Current Affairs·International Orgs
High Frequency

How many members does BRICS have as of 2026?

Answer: 11 members — original 5 + Egypt, Ethiopia, Iran, UAE, Saudi Arabia (Jan 2024) + Indonesia (Jan 2025).

BRICS's collective GDP (PPP) = ~30% of global GDP.

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