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Archive · 20 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 20 July 2022

Polity·Upsc Appsc
High Frequency

How is UPSC's independence protected constitutionally?

Answer: Members have security of tenure, fixed salaries from Consolidated Fund, and can only be removed by President on SC inquiry.

UPSC is an independent constitutional body — not under any Ministry.

History·Gupta Dynasty
High Frequency

Name two famous works by Kalidasa.

Answer: Abhijnana Shakuntalam (drama) and Meghadutam (lyric poem).

Also wrote Raghuvamsha and Kumarasambhava (epics); considered greatest Sanskrit poet.

Current Affairs·Books Authors
High Frequency

Which book won the Pulitzer Prize for Fiction 2025?

Answer: 'James' by Percival Everett — a retelling of Huckleberry Finn from Jim's perspective.

The novel reimagines the classic from the enslaved character Jim's point of view.

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