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Archive · 16 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 16 February 2023

Polity·State Government
High Frequency

Under which article do High Courts issue writs?

Answer: Article 226 — broader jurisdiction than Supreme Court's Article 32.

HC can issue writs for both FR violations AND any legal right; SC limited to FR enforcement only.

History·Revolutionary Movements
High Frequency

Chandrashekhar Azad died how and where?

Answer: Shot himself at Alfred Park, Allahabad (1931) — vow never to be captured alive.

Cornered by police; killed two officers before shooting himself; only HSRA leader who died free.

Current Affairs·International Orgs
High Frequency

Which country chaired BRICS in 2025?

Answer: Brazil — hosted the 17th BRICS Summit in Rio de Janeiro, July 6–7, 2025.

India chairs BRICS in 2026 (18th Summit). Confusion anchor: 2025=Brazil, 2026=India.

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