General Awareness ยท History

Historical Events and Dates

1,773 Questions

Historical events and dates test a candidate's knowledge of chronological milestones across global and national history. The questions range from the founding of states to the signing of international treaties. Memorizing these dates is essential for general awareness preparation.

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Historical Events and Dates Questions

Multiple choice

In which year was the National Legal Aid Association founded?

  1. 1909

  2. 1910

  3. 1911

  4. 1912
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

The National Legal Aid Association was founded in 1911.

Multiple choice

In which year did the Legal Services Corporation (LSC) come into existence?

  1. 1965

  2. 1966

  3. 1967

  4. 1968
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

The Legal Services Corporation (LSC) came into existence in 1965.

Multiple choice

When was the Central Bank of Chile founded?

  1. 1925

  2. 1931

  3. 1939

  4. 1947
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

The Central Bank of Chile was founded on August 22, 1925.

Multiple choice

When was the UNHCR established?

  1. 1949

  2. 1954

  3. 1960

  4. 1975
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

The UNHCR was established on December 14, 1954, by the United Nations General Assembly.

Multiple choice

When did George W. Bush take office as the President of the United States?

  1. January 20, 2001

  2. January 20, 2005

  3. January 20, 2009

  4. January 20, 2013
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

George W. Bush was sworn in as the 43rd President of the United States on January 20, 2001.

Multiple choice

When did George W. Bush leave office as the President of the United States?

  1. January 20, 2001

  2. January 20, 2005

  3. January 20, 2009

  4. January 20, 2013
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

George W. Bush left office as the President of the United States on January 20, 2009.

Multiple choice

When was the Montreal Protocol signed?

  1. 1987

  2. 1992

  3. 1997

  4. 2002
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

The Montreal Protocol was signed in 1987.

Multiple choice

When was UNICEF established?

  1. 1946

  2. 1954

  3. 1965

  4. 1978
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

UNICEF was established in 1946 as the United Nations International Children's Emergency Fund to provide emergency relief to children affected by World War II.

Multiple choice

When did UNICEF receive the Nobel Peace Prize?

  1. 1965

  2. 1970

  3. 1975

  4. 1980
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

UNICEF received the Nobel Peace Prize in 1965 for its work in promoting children's rights and providing humanitarian aid.

Multiple choice

When did the Montreal Protocol come into effect?

  1. 1987

  2. 1992

  3. 1997

  4. 2000
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

The Montreal Protocol came into effect on January 1, 1987.

Multiple choice

What is the status of the Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty?

  1. It has not yet entered into force

  2. It entered into force in 1996

  3. It entered into force in 2000

  4. It entered into force in 2005
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

The Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty has not yet entered into force, as it requires ratification by all 44 countries listed in its Annex 2.

Multiple choice

When was the first CONCACAF Women's Championship held?

  1. 1991

  2. 1993

  3. 1995

  4. 1997
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

The first CONCACAF Women's Championship was held in 1991.

Multiple choice

When did the Montreal Protocol come into effect?

  1. 1987

  2. 1992

  3. 1997

  4. 2002
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

The Montreal Protocol entered into force on January 1, 1987, and has since been strengthened through several amendments.

Multiple choice

When was UNCTAD established?

  1. 1964

  2. 1972

  3. 1980

  4. 1992
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

UNCTAD was established in 1964 as a permanent intergovernmental body within the United Nations system.

Multiple choice

In what year was the International Table Tennis Federation (ITTF) founded?

  1. 1926

  2. 1936

  3. 1946

  4. 1956
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

The International Table Tennis Federation (ITTF) was founded in 1926.