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Archive · 10 July 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 10 July 2022

Polity·Nhrc Shrc
High Frequency

NHRC's powers include — can it make binding orders?

Answer: No — recommends remedies only; government not bound to comply.

Can recommend payment of compensation, prosecution, or departmental action; no coercive power.

History·Post Maurya
High Frequency

Saka Era (78 CE) was started by which ruler?

Answer: Kanishka of Kushan dynasty — India's National Calendar uses Saka Era.

Adopted as India's official civil calendar in 1957; Saka 1946 = 2024 CE.

Current Affairs·Awards
High Frequency

How many Padma Awards were given in 2025 and in what categories?

Answer: 139 total — 7 Padma Vibhushan, 19 Padma Bhushan, 113 Padma Shri.

Padma Awards are announced on Republic Day (January 26).

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