Archive · 29 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.
NHRC has powers of a Civil Court for what purposes?
Answer: Summoning witnesses, receiving evidence, discovering documents, and taking affidavits.
But final remedy still depends on government action; NHRC cannot enforce its recommendations.
Who founded the Sunga dynasty and why is it important?
Answer: Pushyamitra Sunga (185 BCE) — overthrew Brihadratha, the last Mauryan emperor.
Brahmanical revival; performed Ashvamedha sacrifice; Sanskrit literature flourished under Sungas.
Current Affairs·International Orgs How many member countries does the SCO have as of 2025?
Answer: 10 member countries, with 17 partner countries (Laos is the latest addition).
PM Modi attended the SCO Leaders Summit in Tianjin, China in 2025.
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