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Archive · 3 April 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 3 April 2023

Polity·Constitutional Bodies
High Frequency

Finance Commission is constituted under which article?

Answer: Article 280 — every 5 years by the President.

FC recommends tax devolution between Centre and States; 16th Finance Commission is currently active.

History·Satavahanas

King Hala compiled which famous literary work?

Answer: Gatha Saptashati — 700 Prakrit love poems.

Hala was the 17th Satavahana king; compiled 700 verses in Maharashtri Prakrit, a literary landmark.

Current Affairs·India Foreign Relations

What is India-EFTA TEPA and when did it come into force?

Answer: Trade and Economic Partnership Agreement — in force October 1, 2025. Covers Switzerland, Norway, Iceland, Liechtenstein.

Distinct from CETA (India-UK) and CEPA (India-Oman) — different acronyms for different agreements.

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