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Archive · 14 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 14 January 2022

Polity·Upsc Appsc
High Frequency

Who appoints UPSC Chairman and members?

Answer: The President of India.

SPSC Chairman and members are appointed by the Governor. But removal is always by the President (for both UPSC and SPSC).

History·Satavahanas
High Frequency

What does Gautamiputra Satakarni's name reveal?

Answer: Matrilineal naming — 'son of Gautami' (his mother's name).

Unique to Satavahanas among ancient Indian dynasties; mother's name, not father's, used for identity.

Current Affairs·India Foreign Relations
High Frequency

When was the India-EU Free Trade Agreement concluded?

Answer: January 27, 2026 — after nearly 20 years of negotiations.

EU leaders were chief guests at India's 77th Republic Day (January 26, 2026).

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