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Archive · 29 May 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·Supreme Court
High Frequency

Current sanctioned strength of Supreme Court judges?

Answer: 34 — CJI + 33 judges (as per 2019 amendment).

Original Constitution had CJI + 7 judges; strength expanded progressively over decades.

History·Social Reforms

Prarthana Samaj was founded in Maharashtra by?

Answer: Atmaram Pandurang — 1867; later led by Mahadev Govind Ranade.

More gradualist than Arya Samaj; focused on widow remarriage and women's education.

Current Affairs·Books Authors
High Frequency

Which book won the International Booker Prize 2025?

Answer: 'Heart Lamp' — Kannada short stories by Banu Mushtaq, translated by Deepa Bhasthi.

First short story collection ever to win the International Booker Prize — a historic milestone.

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