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Archive · 18 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·State Government

State Finance Commission is constituted under which article?

Answer: Article 243I — every 5 years to review local body finances.

SFC reviews financial position of Panchayats and Municipalities; recommends devolution from State funds.

History·Independence Partition
High Frequency

Instrument of Accession — what was it?

Answer: Document by which princely states joined India or Pakistan — signed voluntarily.

States chose on three matters: defence, communications, and foreign affairs initially.

Current Affairs·Summits Conferences
High Frequency

Where was the 17th BRICS Summit held?

Answer: Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, July 6–7, 2025. Theme: Strengthening Global South Cooperation.

Indonesia attended its first BRICS summit here after joining in January 2025.

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