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Archive · 21 May 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 21 May 2023

Polity·Municipalities
High Frequency

Three types of urban local bodies under 74th Amendment?

Answer: Nagar Panchayat, Municipal Council, and Municipal Corporation.

Nagar Panchayat for transitional areas; Municipal Council for smaller towns; Corporation for large cities.

History·Gupta Dynasty
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The Iron Pillar at Mehrauli is significant for what?

Answer: 98% wrought iron — not rusted in over 1,600 years.

Attributed to Chandragupta II; testament to Gupta-era metallurgical skill in corrosion-resistant iron.

Current Affairs·Books Authors
High Frequency

Which book won the Booker Prize 2025?

Answer: 'Flesh' by David Szalay (Hungarian-British author).

Distinct from the International Booker won by 'Heart Lamp' (Kannada) — two different prizes.

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