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Archive · 21 May 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·State Government
High Frequency

How is the Governor of a State appointed?

Answer: Appointed by the President — not elected.

Sarkaria Commission recommended consultation with CM before Governor appointment; not a binding rule.

History·Vijayanagara Empire

The Aravidu dynasty's last capitals in AP were?

Answer: Penugonda (West Godavari) → Chandragiri (Tirupati) — both in AP.

After Hampi's destruction, Aravidu shifted capitals southward through AP territory.

Current Affairs·India Foreign Relations
High Frequency

What did India's PM Modi attend at the SCO 2025 summit in Tianjin?

Answer: The SCO Leaders Summit — and met President Xi Jinping, helping ease India-China LAC tensions.

First high-level India-China meeting after the Galwan clash of 2020.

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