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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.

Polity·Nhrc Shrc

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.

History·Post Maurya

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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