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Archive · 9 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 9 February 2023

Polity·Prime Minister Council

Can a defected legislator become a Union Minister?

Answer: No — Art 75(1B): disqualified under Tenth Schedule cannot be minister.

91st Amendment (2003) added this bar; prevents defectors from being rewarded with ministerial posts.

History·Mughal Empire
High Frequency

Nadir Shah invaded Delhi in which year?

Answer: 1739 — looted Peacock Throne and Koh-i-Noor; empire never recovered.

Nadir Shah was Persian ruler; massacred 30,000 Delhi citizens; weakened Mughal authority permanently.

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