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Archive · 1 February 2023

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 1 February 2023

Polity·Upsc Appsc
High Frequency

What is the UPSC Civil Services Exam structure?

Answer: Three stages: Prelims (objective, qualifying), Mains (descriptive, 9 papers), Interview (Personality Test).

Prelims has GS Paper I (counted) and CSAT Paper II (qualifying). Mains determines final merit.

History·European Arrival

Dutch VOC was founded when and what made it historic?

Answer: 1602 — world's first modern joint-stock company with tradeable shares.

Vereenigde Oost-Indische Compagnie; issued shares publicly; dominated Indian Ocean trade for decades.

Current Affairs·Summits Conferences
High Frequency

Where will the SCO Leaders Summit 2025 be held and who attended from India?

Answer: Tianjin, China — PM Modi attended, aiding India-China normalization.

SCO has 10 member states as of 2025, with 17 partner countries.

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