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Archive · 20 December 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 20 December 2021

Polity·Constitutional Bodies
High Frequency

What does the Finance Commission primarily recommend?

Answer: Distribution of Central taxes between Union and States.

Also recommends grants-in-aid to states; its recommendations are advisory but usually accepted by government.

History·Post Maurya
High Frequency

Indo-Greek king Menander is famous for which Buddhist text?

Answer: Milindapanha — dialogue with Buddhist monk Nagasena; converted to Buddhism.

Ruled northwest India c. 155-130 BCE; his coins found across Punjab and Mathura.

Current Affairs·Government Policies
High Frequency

What is the theme and total expenditure of Union Budget 2025-26?

Answer: Theme: 'Sabka Vikas'. Total expenditure: Rs 50.65 lakh crore. Fiscal deficit: 4.4% of GDP.

Capital expenditure (Capex): Rs 11.21 lakh crore.

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