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Archive · 28 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·Salient Features
High Frequency

India is described as a 'Union of States' — what does this imply?

Answer: States cannot secede — unlike confederation; Centre can alter state boundaries.

Dr. Ambedkar chose 'Union' deliberately; indestructible union of destructible states.

History·Maratha Empire
High Frequency

Shivaji escaped from Aurangzeb's custody in Agra how?

Answer: 1666 — hid in large baskets/crates of sweets sent to Brahmins.

Placed under house arrest at Jai Singh's haveli; escaped with son Sambhaji; returned to Deccan.

Current Affairs·International Orgs
High Frequency

Which country holds the G20 Presidency in 2026?

Answer: United States (Trump administration).

G20 sequence: 2024 = Brazil, 2025 = South Africa, 2026 = USA.

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