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Archive · 23 May 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 23 May 2022

Polity·Finance Commission
High Frequency

Finance Commission's recommendations are — binding or advisory?

Answer: Advisory — but Union government has always accepted FC recommendations.

Constitutional convention makes acceptance mandatory in practice; non-acceptance would be politically untenable.

History·Jainism Buddhism
High Frequency

Buddha's first sermon was delivered where?

Answer: Sarnath (Deer Park) — called Dhammachakkappavattana Sutta.

Buddha attained enlightenment at Bodh Gaya under a Peepal tree at age 35; died at 80 at Kushinagar.

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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