Polity·Municipalities
Cantonment Boards are governed under which Act?
Answer: Cantonments Act 2006 — defence areas managed by Ministry of Defence.
Mix of elected civilians and military officials; not under 74th Amendment provisions.
Archive · 28 November 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·Maurya Dynasty
The Third Buddhist Council was held where?
Answer: Pataliputra — under Ashoka's patronage, c. 250 BCE.
Aimed to purify Buddhist doctrine and organize Buddhist missions abroad.
Current Affairs·Appointments Resignations
Who was appointed Election Commissioner of India on February 19, 2025?
Answer: Dr. Vivek Joshi, with a term until February 2031.
Distinct from Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar.
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