Polity·Salient Features
High FrequencyWhat type of federalism does India follow?
Answer: Quasi-federal — federal structure with unitary bias; strong centre.
Dr. B.R. Ambedkar: 'Union of States, not federation of states'; states can't secede.
Archive · 7 November 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 November 2022
History·Delhi Sultanate
What was the main source of income for the Delhi Sultanate?
Answer: Land revenue (kharaj) — typically 1/5 to 1/2 of agricultural produce.
Alauddin Khilji pushed kharaj to 50% to fund his large cash-paid army.
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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