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Archive · 9 September 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 9 September 2021

Polity·State Legislature
High Frequency

How can a state abolish or create a Legislative Council?

Answer: Assembly passes special majority resolution; Parliament enacts law under Art 169.

Special majority = majority of total membership + 2/3 of members present and voting.

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.

Current Affairs·Awards
High Frequency

Who won the Padma Shri 2025 for Cricket?

Answer: Ravichandran Ashwin.

Arijit Singh (Music) and Ricky Kej (Music/Composer) also received Padma Shri 2025.

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