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Archive · 13 June 2021

3 APPSC Facts

One from Polity, one from History, one from Current Affairs. Deterministic selection for this date — same 3 cards every time.

The three facts for 13 June 2021

Polity·Upsc Appsc
High Frequency

Can a UPSC/SPSC member be reappointed after their term?

Answer: No — members are NOT eligible for reappointment to the same office.

A SPSC member can be appointed to UPSC after their term — but not back to SPSC.

History·Maratha Empire
High Frequency

Shivaji's administrative system had two key features — name them.

Answer: Ashta Pradhan (council of 8 ministers) and Chauth/Sardeshmukhi taxation.

Chauth = 1/4 of revenue; Sardeshmukhi = 1/10 extra; collected from Mughal territories.

Current Affairs·Awards
High Frequency

How many Padma Awards were given in 2026 and in what categories?

Answer: 131 total — 5 Padma Vibhushan, 13 Padma Bhushan, 113 Padma Shri.

Lower total than 2025 (139) — fewer in the top two categories.

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