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Archive · 21 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 21 October 2023

Polity·Governor
High Frequency

Governor is the constitutional head of which government?

Answer: State government — nominal head; real power with CM and Cabinet.

Governor also acts as agent of the Centre in the state — a unique dual role.

History·Gandhian Era
High Frequency

Jallianwala Bagh massacre — date and who ordered firing?

Answer: 13 April 1919 — General Dyer ordered firing on unarmed crowd in Amritsar.

Crowd gathered on Baisakhi day; 379 officially killed (thousands injured); Dyer later commended by British.

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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