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Archive · 3 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 3 August 2022

Polity·Finance Commission
High Frequency

15th Finance Commission devolved what share to states?

Answer: 41% of divisible pool — covers 2021-2026; chaired by N.K. Singh.

Down from 42% (14th FC) due to J&K becoming UT; covered both 2020-21 and 2021-26 periods.

History·Gandhian Era
High Frequency

Gandhi's first Satyagraha in India was where?

Answer: Champaran, Bihar (1917) — against forced indigo cultivation (Tinkathia system).

Tinkathia system abolished; 25% compensation paid to peasants; Rajendra Prasad was key associate.

Current Affairs·India Foreign Relations

What is India-EFTA TEPA and when did it come into force?

Answer: Trade and Economic Partnership Agreement — in force October 1, 2025. Covers Switzerland, Norway, Iceland, Liechtenstein.

Distinct from CETA (India-UK) and CEPA (India-Oman) — different acronyms for different agreements.

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