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Archive · 28 August 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 28 August 2023

Polity·Upsc Appsc
High Frequency

On what grounds can a UPSC/SPSC member be removed by the President?

Answer: Insolvency, paid employment outside duties, infirmity of mind or body, or proved misbehaviour (after Supreme Court inquiry).

Proved misbehaviour requires a Supreme Court inquiry — highest protection for independence.

History·Maratha Empire
High Frequency

Maratha Confederacy comprised which five major chiefs?

Answer: Sindhia, Holkar, Bhonsle, Gaekwad, and the Peshwa.

After 1761, empire became confederacy; British defeated each separately in three Anglo-Maratha Wars.

Current Affairs·Sports

Who won the Tata Steel Chess Masters January 2025?

Answer: R Praggnanandhaa — D Gukesh finished 2nd.

Both Pragg and Gukesh represent India's new chess generation.

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