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Archive · 23 June 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 23 June 2023

Polity·Amendments
High Frequency

73rd and 74th Amendments (1992) gave what to local bodies?

Answer: Constitutional status — to Panchayats and Municipalities respectively.

73rd = Panchayats (Part IX, Art 243); 74th = Municipalities (Part IXA, Art 243P).

History·European Arrival

Dutch VOC was founded when and what made it historic?

Answer: 1602 — world's first modern joint-stock company with tradeable shares.

Vereenigde Oost-Indische Compagnie; issued shares publicly; dominated Indian Ocean trade for decades.

Current Affairs·India Foreign Relations
High Frequency

When was the India-UK CETA signed and what is its projected impact?

Answer: Signed July 2025 — projected $34 billion annual trade boost.

Finalised May 6, 2025. CETA = Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement.

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