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Archive · 18 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 18 November 2022

Polity·High Court

Has any HC judge ever been removed in India?

Answer: One — Justice Soumitra Sen (Calcutta HC) resigned before removal order in 2011.

Removal procedure same as SC judges — Presidential address with 2/3 majority in both Houses.

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·International Orgs
High Frequency

How many members does BRICS have as of 2026?

Answer: 11 members — original 5 + Egypt, Ethiopia, Iran, UAE, Saudi Arabia (Jan 2024) + Indonesia (Jan 2025).

BRICS's collective GDP (PPP) = ~30% of global GDP.

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