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Archive · 17 August 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·Election Commission
High Frequency

What is the Model Code of Conduct?

Answer: EC-enforced conduct guidelines — not statutory but effectively binding.

Comes into force from election announcement date; prohibits new schemes, transfers, official machinery use.

History·Maurya Dynasty

Which Mauryan highway was precursor to Grand Trunk Road?

Answer: Royal Highway from Pataliputra to Taxila.

Standardized weights, measures, and silver punch-marked coins across the empire.

Current Affairs·Important Events

How are INS Arihant, INS Arighaat, and INS Aridhaman different?

Answer: All are SSBNs (nuclear submarines). Arihant (1st, 4 VLS), Arighaat (2nd, 4 VLS), Aridhaman (3rd, 8 VLS).

INS Aridhaman has double the launch tubes — a major capability upgrade.

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