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Archive · 25 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 25 October 2021

Polity·Constitutional Bodies
High Frequency

Which article establishes the Comptroller and Auditor General?

Answer: Article 148 — CAG is India's guardian of public finance.

CAG audits accounts of Union and States; reports submitted to Parliament/State Legislature.

History·Maratha Empire
High Frequency

Peshwas were what in the Maratha Empire?

Answer: Prime Ministers — became de facto rulers from 1713; Pune as capital.

Balaji Vishwanath first powerful Peshwa; Bajirao I expanded empire to north India and Deccan.

Current Affairs·Summits Conferences
High Frequency

When was the India-UK CETA signed?

Answer: July 2025 — projected to add $34 billion annually to bilateral trade.

CETA = Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement. Finalised May 6, 2025.

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