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Archive · 18 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 18 August 2021

Polity·Parliament
High Frequency

Who is the ex-officio Chairman of Rajya Sabha?

Answer: The Vice-President of India.

VP presides over RS but is NOT a member of Rajya Sabha — unique constitutional position.

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History·South Indian Kingdoms
High Frequency

Nannaya translated the Telugu Mahabharata under whose patronage?

Answer: Raja Narendra of Eastern Chalukyas — c. 1022 CE; father of Telugu literature.

Nannaya translated first two parvas; Tikkana and Errana completed the translation (Kavitrayam).

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Current Affairs·International Orgs
High Frequency

What is India's current FTA network as of January 2026?

Answer: 9 agreements covering 38 countries.

Recent additions: India-UK CETA (Jul 2025), India-EFTA TEPA (Oct 2025), India-Oman CEPA (Dec 2025), India-EU FTA (Jan 2026).

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