Polity·Union Government
High FrequencyWhat is the maximum strength of Lok Sabha?
Answer: 552 — 530 states, 20 UTs, 2 Anglo-Indians (now abolished).
104th Amendment (2020) abolished Anglo-Indian nomination; current effective max is 552.
Archive · 29 April 2025
3 APPSC Facts
One from Polity, one from History, one from Current Affairs. Deterministic selection for this date — same 3 cards every time.
History·Post Maurya
What was the major contribution of the Indo-Greeks to India?
Answer: Introduced coinage with Greek portraits — first bilingual coins in India.
Also introduced horoscope astrology; Greek artistic influence on Gandhara Buddhist sculpture.
Current Affairs·Books Authors
High FrequencyWhat is the difference between Sahitya Akademi and Jnanpith Award?
Answer: Sahitya Akademi gives annual awards in 24 languages; Jnanpith gives ONE award per year (highest).
Different bodies: Sahitya Akademi (government-funded) vs Bharatiya Jnanpith (private trust).
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