Archive · 3 February 2026
3 APPSC Facts
One from Polity, one from History, one from Current Affairs. Deterministic selection for this date — same 3 cards every time.
How is UPSC's independence protected constitutionally?
Answer: Members have security of tenure, fixed salaries from Consolidated Fund, and can only be removed by President on SC inquiry.
UPSC is an independent constitutional body — not under any Ministry.
Cabinet Mission Plan (1946) proposed what?
Answer: United India with three-tier federal structure — rejected Partition but proposed weak centre.
Cripps, Alexander, Pethick-Lawrence sent; Muslim League initially accepted then rejected.
Current Affairs·India Foreign Relations What is India-EFTA TEPA and when did it come into force?
Answer: Trade and Economic Partnership Agreement — in force October 1, 2025. Covers Switzerland, Norway, Iceland, Liechtenstein.
Distinct from CETA (India-UK) and CEPA (India-Oman) — different acronyms for different agreements.
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