Polity·Finance Commission
High FrequencyFirst Finance Commission was constituted in which year?
Answer: 1951 — chaired by K.C. Neogy; covered 1952-57.
16th Finance Commission constituted in 2024 under Arvind Panagariya; covers 2026-31.
Archive · 10 January 2026
3 APPSC Facts
One from Polity, one from History, one from Current Affairs. Deterministic selection for this date — same 3 cards every time.
History·Post Maurya
The Vikrama Era (57 BCE) is associated with which event?
Answer: Defeat of the Shakas — traditionally attributed to king Vikramaditya of Ujjain.
Still used in India as 'Vikram Samvat'; year 2081 VS = 2024 CE.
Current Affairs·International Orgs
High FrequencyWhich country holds the BRICS Chairmanship in 2026?
Answer: India — hosting the 18th BRICS Summit.
BRICS Chair 2025 was Brazil (17th Summit, Rio de Janeiro, July 2025).
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