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Archive · 29 April 2024

3 APPSC Facts

One from Polity, one from History, one from Current Affairs. Deterministic selection for this date — same 3 cards every time.

Polity·Parliament
High Frequency

Name the three sessions of Indian Parliament.

Answer: Budget Session (Feb-May), Monsoon Session (Jul-Aug), Winter Session (Nov-Dec).

Constitution requires Parliament to meet at least twice a year; no more than 6 months between sessions.

History·Gandhian Era
High Frequency

Durgabai Deshmukh's AP connection to freedom movement?

Answer: From Rajahmundry, AP — joined Non-Cooperation at 12; later founded Andhra Mahila Sabha.

Participated in Salt Satyagraha; later became Planning Commission member; Nehru's Cabinet minister.

Current Affairs·Awards
High Frequency

Who won the International Booker Prize 2025?

Answer: Banu Mushtaq (author) and Deepa Bhasthi (translator) for 'Heart Lamp' — Kannada short stories.

First short story collection and first Indian translator to win the International Booker Prize.

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