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Archive · 8 October 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 8 October 2023

Polity·Election Commission

What salary are Election Commissioners paid under 2023 Act?

Answer: Equivalent to Cabinet Secretary — changed from SC Judge salary level.

Earlier they were paid equivalent to a Supreme Court Judge; changed by Election Commissioners Act 2023.

History·Post Maurya
High Frequency

Kanishka's greatest contribution to Buddhism?

Answer: Held the Fourth Buddhist Council in Kashmir — Buddhism spread to Central Asia.

Kushan dynasty; capital at Purushapura (Peshawar); patronized Gandhara art and Sanskrit.

Current Affairs·Summits Conferences
High Frequency

When was the India-EU Free Trade Agreement concluded?

Answer: January 27, 2026 — after nearly 20 years of negotiations.

EU leaders Ursula Von der Leyen and Antonio Costa were Republic Day 2026 chief guests.

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