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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.

Polity·Upsc Appsc
High Frequency

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.

History·Gandhian Era
High Frequency

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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