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Archive · 17 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 17 October 2022

Polity·State Legislature
High Frequency

State Legislature consists of which components?

Answer: Governor + Legislative Assembly (+ Legislative Council in bicameral states).

Art 168: unicameral = Governor + Assembly; bicameral = Governor + Assembly + Council.

History·Maratha Empire

Shivaji treated religious places of all faiths how?

Answer: Protected mosques and dargahs — banned looting of religious institutions.

Contrasted with Aurangzeb's policies; several Muslims served in Shivaji's army and administration.

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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