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Archive · 25 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·Upsc Appsc
High Frequency

What services does APPSC Group 1 recruit for?

Answer: Deputy Collector, Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP), Commercial Tax Officer, Division Officer — senior state service posts.

Group 1 is the most prestigious APPSC exam, equivalent to state IAS-level posts.

History·Formation Of Ap
High Frequency

What was the separate state before AP — its capital and period?

Answer: Andhra State (1953-1956) — capital Kurnool; carved from Madras State.

First state in India formed on linguistic basis; existed 3 years before merging into AP.

Current Affairs·International Orgs

How many member countries does the SCO have as of 2025?

Answer: 10 member countries, with 17 partner countries (Laos is the latest addition).

PM Modi attended the SCO Leaders Summit in Tianjin, China in 2025.

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