Polity·Supreme Court
Which case reversed primacy to CJI in judicial appointments?
Answer: Second Judges Case (1993) — SC Advocates-on-Record v. Union of India.
Reversed First Judges Case (1981); CJI + 2 senior SC judges' recommendation has primacy.
Archive · 6 October 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·Delhi Sultanate
What was the main source of income for the Delhi Sultanate?
Answer: Land revenue (kharaj) — typically 1/5 to 1/2 of agricultural produce.
Alauddin Khilji pushed kharaj to 50% to fund his large cash-paid army.
Current Affairs·Appointments Resignations
High FrequencyWho is the 53rd Chief Justice of India?
Answer: Justice Surya Kant, appointed November 24, 2025.
He succeeded B.R. Gavai who served as the 52nd CJI.
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