Polity·Upsc Appsc
What is the approximate current number of UPSC members?
Answer: Around 10–11 members including the Chairman — the Constitution does not fix a number.
Article 316(1) says President determines the number of members.
Archive · 10 August 2024
3 APPSC Facts
One from Polity, one from History, one from Current Affairs. Deterministic selection for this date — same 3 cards every time.
History·Gupta Dynasty
High FrequencyWhich Gupta ruler repulsed the Huna invasions?
Answer: Skandagupta (c. 455-467 CE) — last great Gupta ruler.
After Skandagupta, empire declined rapidly under weak successors and Huna pressure.
Current Affairs·Books Authors
High FrequencyWhat is India's oldest and highest literary award?
Answer: Jnanpith Award — instituted in 1961, given by Bharatiya Jnanpith.
Eligibility: Indian writers in any of the 22 Eighth Schedule languages plus English. No posthumous awards.
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