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Archive · 15 December 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 15 December 2023

Polity·State Legislature
High Frequency

How can a state abolish or create a Legislative Council?

Answer: Assembly passes special majority resolution; Parliament enacts law under Art 169.

Special majority = majority of total membership + 2/3 of members present and voting.

History·Mughal Empire
High Frequency

Aurangzeb reimposed jiziya in which year?

Answer: 1679 — reversed Akbar's abolition; alienated Hindus and Rajputs.

Also destroyed many temples; enforced Sharia; banned music and painting in court.

Current Affairs·International Orgs
High Frequency

Which country chaired BRICS in 2025?

Answer: Brazil — hosted the 17th BRICS Summit in Rio de Janeiro, July 6–7, 2025.

India chairs BRICS in 2026 (18th Summit). Confusion anchor: 2025=Brazil, 2026=India.

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