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Archive · 21 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 21 December 2021

Polity·Dpsp

Which DPSP article protects ancient monuments?

Answer: Article 49 — protection of monuments and places of national importance.

State must protect every monument or place of artistic or historic interest.

History·Maratha Empire

Treaty of Bassein (1802) — who signed and what did it mean?

Answer: Peshwa Bajirao II with British — accepted subsidiary alliance; ended Maratha independence.

Angered Sindhia and Bhonsle; triggered Second Anglo-Maratha War; British gained dominance.

Current Affairs·Important Events
High Frequency

Who was extradited from the USA to India in April 2025?

Answer: Tahawwur Hussain Rana — arrived Delhi on April 10, 2025. Accused in 26/11 Mumbai attacks.

He was arrested in the USA and fought extradition; finally handed over in April 2025.

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