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Archive · 20 November 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 20 November 2023

Polity·73rd 74th Amendments

District Planning Committee is constituted under which amendment?

Answer: 74th Amendment — Article 243ZD; consolidates rural and urban plans.

Mandatory in states with a metropolitan area; prepares draft development plan for district.

History·Maratha Empire
High Frequency

Third Battle of Panipat (1761) — who fought and who won?

Answer: Ahmad Shah Durrani (Afghan) defeated Marathas — ended Maratha supremacy.

Maratha army of 100,000 defeated; Vishwasrao and Bhau Saheb killed; severe blow to Marathas.

Current Affairs·Awards
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Who received the Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Award 2025?

Answer: Manu Bhaker (Shooting), D Gukesh (Chess), Harmanpreet Singh (Hockey), Praveen Kumar (Para High Jump).

Khel Ratna is India's highest sports honour, presented January 17, 2025 by the President.

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