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Archive · 29 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 29 July 2022

History·Post Maurya

Who founded the Sunga dynasty and why is it important?

Answer: Pushyamitra Sunga (185 BCE) — overthrew Brihadratha, the last Mauryan emperor.

Brahmanical revival; performed Ashvamedha sacrifice; Sanskrit literature flourished under Sungas.

Current Affairs·Awards
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Who won the International Booker Prize 2025?

Answer: Banu Mushtaq (author) and Deepa Bhasthi (translator) for 'Heart Lamp' — Kannada short stories.

First short story collection and first Indian translator to win the International Booker Prize.

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