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
In which year did the National Woman Suffrage Association (NWSA) and the American Woman Suffrage Association (AWSA) merge to form the National American Woman Suffrage Association (NAWSA)?
D
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Explanation
The NWSA and the AWSA merged in 1890 to form the NAWSA, which became the leading organization fighting for women's suffrage in the United States.
When was the UNDP established?
B
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Explanation
The UNDP was established in 1965 through the merger of the United Nations Special Fund and the United Nations Expanded Program of Technical Assistance.
Political Justice was first published in:
B
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Explanation
Political Justice was first published in 1793, during a time of great political upheaval in Europe.
When was the National Institute of Oceanography (NIO) established?
A
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Explanation
NIO was established in 1966 with the aim of promoting research in oceanography and allied fields.
When was Barack Obama elected as the 44th President of the United States?
A
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Barack Obama was elected as the 44th President of the United States in 2008.
When was the Reserve Bank of New Zealand established?
A
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The Reserve Bank of New Zealand was established in 1934.
Which event is considered to be the beginning of the Italian Risorgimento?
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The French Revolution of 1789.
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The Carbonari uprisings of 1820-1821.
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The election of Pope Pius IX in 1846.
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The First Italian War of Independence in 1848.
B
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Explanation
The Carbonari uprisings of 1820-1821 were a series of revolts against Austrian rule in Italy, which are often seen as the beginning of the Italian Risorgimento.
When was NAAC established?
A
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Explanation
NAAC was established in 1994 by the University Grants Commission (UGC) of India to assess and accredit higher education institutions.
When was the Central Bank of Mexico founded?
A
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The Central Bank of Mexico was founded on September 25, 1925.
How long has the HST been in operation since its launch in 1990?
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Approximately 10 years
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Approximately 20 years
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Approximately 30 years
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Approximately 40 years
C
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Explanation
The HST has been in operation for approximately 30 years since its launch in 1990.
What is the estimated timeline for the completion of the ITER project?
B
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The ITER project is expected to be completed by 2035, with first plasma expected in 2025 and deuterium-tritium operation planned for 2035.
When was UNIFEM established?
A
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Explanation
UNIFEM was established in 1976 as a voluntary fund within the United Nations Development Program (UNDP).
When did UNIFEM merge with other UN entities to form UN Women?
B
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Explanation
UNIFEM merged with other UN entities, including the Division for the Advancement of Women (DAW), the International Research and Training Institute for the Advancement of Women (INSTRAW), and the Office of the Special Adviser on Gender Issues and Advancement of Women (OSAGI), to form UN Women in 2010.
When did the WIPO Arbitration Rules come into effect?
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1 January 1994
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1 January 1995
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1 January 1996
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1 January 1997
A
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Explanation
The WIPO Arbitration Rules came into effect on 1 January 1994.
When was the Murmansk Sports Museum established?
A
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Explanation
The Murmansk Sports Museum was established in 1987.