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Archive · 24 October 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 24 October 2021

Polity·Supreme Court
High Frequency

What happened to NJAC in 2015?

Answer: Struck down by SC — 4:1 majority; violated judicial independence.

NJAC (National Judicial Appointments Commission) was created by 99th Amendment (2014) and struck down in 2015.

History·Mughal Empire
High Frequency

Who built the Taj Mahal and when?

Answer: Shah Jahan — built 1632-1653 in memory of Mumtaz Mahal.

Designed by Ustad Ahmad Lahauri; white marble from Makrana, Rajasthan; UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Current Affairs·Awards

Who won the Dronacharya Award 2025?

Answer: Deepali Deshpande (Shooting) and Armando Agnelo Colaco (Football).

Dronacharya Award is given to outstanding sports coaches.

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