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Archive · 16 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·Governor
High Frequency

S.R. Bommai case (1994) restricted Governor's role in what?

Answer: Recommending President's Rule under Art 356 — subject to judicial review.

SC held floor test must be held in Assembly; Governor's recommendation cannot be arbitrary.

History·European Arrival

Dutch VOC was founded when and what made it historic?

Answer: 1602 — world's first modern joint-stock company with tradeable shares.

Vereenigde Oost-Indische Compagnie; issued shares publicly; dominated Indian Ocean trade for decades.

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