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Archive · 20 January 2024

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 January 2024

Polity·Prime Minister Council

Can a defected legislator become a Union Minister?

Answer: No — Art 75(1B): disqualified under Tenth Schedule cannot be minister.

91st Amendment (2003) added this bar; prevents defectors from being rewarded with ministerial posts.

History·Vedic Period
High Frequency

How many hymns does the Rigveda contain?

Answer: 1,028 hymns (suktas) organized into 10 Mandalas.

Oldest Veda; Mandalas II-VII are the Family Books — the oldest portions.

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