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.
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 FrequencyWhen 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 FrequencyHow 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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