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Archive · 16 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 16 October 2022

Polity·State Government
High Frequency

How long can President's Rule last in a State?

Answer: Maximum 3 years with Parliamentary approval every 6 months.

Initial proclamation: 2 months; each extension requires Parliament's approval; 3-year absolute maximum.

History·Post Maurya
High Frequency

Saka Era (78 CE) was started by which ruler?

Answer: Kanishka of Kushan dynasty — India's National Calendar uses Saka Era.

Adopted as India's official civil calendar in 1957; Saka 1946 = 2024 CE.

Current Affairs·Important Events
High Frequency

What was the result of Delhi elections in February 2025?

Answer: BJP won after 27 years — Rekha Gupta became the first female Chief Minister of Delhi.

BJP broke AAP's decade of dominance in Delhi.

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