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Archive · 3 October 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 October 2022

Polity·Cag
High Frequency

CAG's term of service is how long?

Answer: 6 years OR until age 65 — whichever is earlier.

As per CAG (Duties, Powers and Conditions of Service) Act, 1971; not re-eligible after term.

History·European Arrival
High Frequency

Vasco da Gama landed in India when and where?

Answer: 1498 — Calicut (Kozhikode); opened direct European sea route to India.

Sailed around Cape of Good Hope; met Zamorin of Calicut; carried pepper and spices back.

Current Affairs·India Foreign Relations
High Frequency

When was the India-EU Free Trade Agreement concluded?

Answer: January 27, 2026 — after nearly 20 years of negotiations.

EU leaders were chief guests at India's 77th Republic Day (January 26, 2026).

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