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Archive · 9 March 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 March 2023

History·Vedic Period
High Frequency

How many hymns does the Rigveda contain?

Answer: 1,028 hymns (suktas) organized into 10 Mandalas.

Oldest Veda; Mandalas II-VII are the Family Books — the oldest portions.

Current Affairs·Important Events
High Frequency

What is the significance of PFBR Kalpakkam achieving first criticality on April 6, 2026?

Answer: India became the 2nd country (after Russia) with a commercial Fast Breeder Reactor. 500 MWe; MOX fuel.

FBRs use spent nuclear fuel and breed more fuel than they consume — major energy milestone.

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