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Archive · 1 August 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 1 August 2022

Polity·Nhrc Shrc
High Frequency

NHRC cannot investigate complaints against which organizations?

Answer: Armed Forces — separate complaint mechanisms; cannot entertain armed forces violations.

Complaints about army go to Ministry of Defence; NHRC can study such cases and recommend.

History·Delhi Sultanate

What was the main source of income for the Delhi Sultanate?

Answer: Land revenue (kharaj) — typically 1/5 to 1/2 of agricultural produce.

Alauddin Khilji pushed kharaj to 50% to fund his large cash-paid army.

Current Affairs·Awards
High Frequency

How many Padma Awards were given in 2026 and in what categories?

Answer: 131 total — 5 Padma Vibhushan, 13 Padma Bhushan, 113 Padma Shri.

Lower total than 2025 (139) — fewer in the top two categories.

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