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Archive · 8 August 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 8 August 2021

Polity·Supreme Court
High Frequency

Kesavananda Bharati case (1973) established what doctrine?

Answer: Basic Structure Doctrine — Parliament cannot destroy Constitution's basic features.

13-judge bench; landmark ruling; Parliament's amending power is NOT absolute.

History·Gupta Dynasty
High Frequency

Which Gupta ruler repulsed the Huna invasions?

Answer: Skandagupta (c. 455-467 CE) — last great Gupta ruler.

After Skandagupta, empire declined rapidly under weak successors and Huna pressure.

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