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Archive · 15 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.

Polity·Preamble

Which case declared secularism a basic structure?

Answer: S.R. Bommai v. Union of India, 1994.

Also restricted misuse of Article 356 (President's Rule) on communal grounds.

History·Gupta Dynasty
High Frequency

The Iron Pillar at Mehrauli is significant for what?

Answer: 98% wrought iron — not rusted in over 1,600 years.

Attributed to Chandragupta II; testament to Gupta-era metallurgical skill in corrosion-resistant iron.

Current Affairs·Important Events
High Frequency

What is NISAR and when was it launched?

Answer: Joint NASA-ISRO satellite launched July 30, 2025 — studies Earth surface changes.

NISAR = NASA-ISRO Synthetic Aperture Radar — first joint mission between the two agencies.

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