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Archive · 8 January 2022

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 8 January 2022

Polity·Municipalities
High Frequency

12th Schedule lists how many functions for municipalities?

Answer: 18 functions — urban planning, regulation of land use, public health, etc.

States decide actual devolution; water supply, waste management, slum upgradation are key functions.

History·Gandhian Era
High Frequency

Non-Cooperation Movement (1920) was withdrawn due to?

Answer: Chauri Chaura incident (1922) — mob burned police station killing 22 policemen.

Gorakhpur, UP; Gandhi withdrew movement citing violence; decision criticized by many leaders.

Current Affairs·India Foreign Relations
High Frequency

Who were the chief guests at India's 77th Republic Day on January 26, 2026?

Answer: Ursula Von der Leyen (European Commission President) and Antonio Costa (European Council President).

This coincided with the conclusion of the India-EU FTA on January 27, 2026.

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