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Archive · 18 July 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 18 July 2021

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.

History·Vijayanagara Empire
High Frequency

Name the Ashtadiggajas and what makes them notable for AP?

Answer: Eight Telugu poets in Krishnadevaraya's court — all from present-day Andhra Pradesh.

Peddana, Thimmana, Dhurjati, Mallana, Ramabhadrudu, Surana, Ramarajabhushanudu, Tenali Ramakrishna.

Current Affairs·Summits Conferences
High Frequency

Where was the 17th BRICS Summit held?

Answer: Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, July 6–7, 2025. Theme: Strengthening Global South Cooperation.

Indonesia attended its first BRICS summit here after joining in January 2025.

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