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Archive · 25 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·Panchayati Raj

Who constitutes the State Finance Commission?

Answer: Governor — constituted every 5 years to review panchayat finances.

SFC recommends distribution of taxes between State and local bodies; report placed before Legislature.

History·Maurya Dynasty
High Frequency

The Kalinga War was fought in which year?

Answer: 261 BCE — by Ashoka.

Over 100,000 killed; the bloodshed transformed Ashoka and led him to embrace Buddhism.

Current Affairs·Important Events
High Frequency

When did India win the ICC Women's Cricket World Cup for the first time?

Answer: 2025 — India beat South Africa by 52 runs. Final at Dr DY Patil Stadium, Navi Mumbai.

Smriti Mandhana scored 434 runs (record). Deepti Sharma was Player of Tournament.

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