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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

What is Parliament's quorum as per Article 100?

Answer: One-tenth of total membership of that House.

Rajya Sabha quorum = 25 members; Lok Sabha quorum = 55 members (1/10 of 543+2).

History·Post Maurya
High Frequency

Indo-Greek king Menander is famous for which Buddhist text?

Answer: Milindapanha — dialogue with Buddhist monk Nagasena; converted to Buddhism.

Ruled northwest India c. 155-130 BCE; his coins found across Punjab and Mathura.

Current Affairs·Important Events

How are INS Arihant, INS Arighaat, and INS Aridhaman different?

Answer: All are SSBNs (nuclear submarines). Arihant (1st, 4 VLS), Arighaat (2nd, 4 VLS), Aridhaman (3rd, 8 VLS).

INS Aridhaman has double the launch tubes — a major capability upgrade.

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