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Archive · 4 February 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 4 February 2024

Polity·Upsc Appsc
High Frequency

Who can remove a UPSC or SPSC Chairman/member?

Answer: Only the President of India — even for SPSC members (not the Governor).

Removal grounds: insolvency, paid employment outside duties, infirmity of mind/body, or proved misbehaviour.

History·Satavahanas
High Frequency

Satavahanas patronized which two religions?

Answer: Both Vedic Brahminism and Buddhism.

Performed Vedic yajnas themselves but funded Buddhist stupas, viharas, and monastic institutions.

Current Affairs·India Foreign Relations
High Frequency

Who was extradited to India in April 2025 and why?

Answer: Tahawwur Hussain Rana — extradited from the USA on April 10, 2025. Accused in the 26/11 Mumbai attacks.

He arrived in Delhi after a long legal battle in US courts.

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