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Archive · 11 July 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·Parliament
High Frequency

Parliament of India consists of which three components?

Answer: President + Rajya Sabha + Lok Sabha (Art 79).

Parliament is bicameral; the President is a constituent part — not just a formal head.

History·Jainism Buddhism
High Frequency

Where was Siddhartha Gautama born?

Answer: Lumbini, Nepal — in the Shakya Kshatriya clan, c. 563 BCE.

Father: King Suddhodana; Mother: Maya Devi (died shortly after birth).

Current Affairs·Awards
High Frequency

How many Padma Awards were given in 2025 and in what categories?

Answer: 139 total — 7 Padma Vibhushan, 19 Padma Bhushan, 113 Padma Shri.

Padma Awards are announced on Republic Day (January 26).

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