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Archive · 7 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 7 August 2022

Polity·Panchayati Raj
High Frequency

Which article is the DPSP origin of Panchayati Raj?

Answer: Article 40 — state shall organise village panchayats.

Original aspiration in DPSP; gave panchayats powers of self-government.

History·Maratha Empire
High Frequency

Third Anglo-Maratha War ended when?

Answer: 1818 — Last Peshwa Bajirao II surrendered; Maratha empire dissolved.

British became dominant power in India; Marathas the last major Indian power to resist.

Current Affairs·Sports
High Frequency

What historic achievement did India accomplish at the Chess Olympiad 2024?

Answer: India won double gold — both men's and women's teams won — in Budapest. First time in history.

India's dominance in chess has grown since Vishy Anand's era.

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