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Archive · 21 February 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 21 February 2022

Polity·Preamble

Why is India a 'Republic' per Preamble?

Answer: Head of state (President) is elected, not hereditary.

Opposite of monarchy; President elected indirectly for a five-year term.

History·Vedic Period
High Frequency

How many hymns does the Rigveda contain?

Answer: 1,028 hymns (suktas) organized into 10 Mandalas.

Oldest Veda; Mandalas II-VII are the Family Books — the oldest portions.

Current Affairs·India Foreign Relations

How did India-Bangladesh relations change in 2025?

Answer: Relations worsened — Sheikh Hasina went into exile in 2024; Bangladesh elections expected early 2026.

India-Maldives relations stabilised significantly in 2025, in contrast.

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