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Archive · 17 May 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·Union Government

What is the quorum required for Lok Sabha proceedings?

Answer: One-tenth of total membership — 55 members.

Same quorum rule applies to Rajya Sabha; if quorum not met, Speaker adjourns the House.

History·Formation Of Ap
High Frequency

Telangana became India's how-many-th state?

Answer: 29th state — formed 2 June 2014; K. Chandrashekhar Rao became first CM.

T. Anjanaiah led 1970s movement; KCR led 2000s agitation; Parliament passed bill in February 2014.

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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