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Archive · 17 January 2026

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 Legislature

What is the quorum for a State Assembly session?

Answer: 1/10 of total members or 10 members — whichever is greater.

Art 189; in practice quorum requirements are rarely enforced strictly in state assemblies.

History·Mughal Empire

What was 'Battle of Chausa' significance in Mughal history?

Answer: 1539 — Sher Shah Suri defeated Humayun; first major Mughal defeat.

Humayun escaped by swimming; fled to Sindh and then Persia for 15 years.

Current Affairs·Summits Conferences
High Frequency

What was Exercise MILAN 2026?

Answer: 13th edition of MILAN multilateral naval exercise at Visakhapatnam + Bay of Bengal, February 18–25, 2026.

74 countries, 85 warships — largest MILAN ever. Held on INS Vikrant, India's first indigenous aircraft carrier.

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