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Archive · 10 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.

Polity·Election Commission
High Frequency

Which CEC transformed the Election Commission into an enforcer?

Answer: T.N. Seshan — CEC from 1990 to 1996.

Strictly enforced MCC; introduced photo identity cards; landmark reforms in election conduct.

History·Indus Valley

Who coined the term 'Indus Valley Civilization'?

Answer: John Marshall — Director General of ASI, in 1924.

Published findings in Illustrated London News (1924); supervised excavations at Harappa and Mohenjo-daro.

Current Affairs·Books Authors
High Frequency

Which book won the International Booker Prize 2025?

Answer: 'Heart Lamp' — Kannada short stories by Banu Mushtaq, translated by Deepa Bhasthi.

First short story collection ever to win the International Booker Prize — a historic milestone.

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