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

When did optometrists achieve the right to prescribe eyeglasses in all 50 states?

  1. 1950

  2. 1960

  3. 1970

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

Optometrists achieved the right to prescribe eyeglasses in all 50 states in 1970.

Multiple choice

When was the Centre for Topology established?

  1. 2006

  2. 2007

  3. 2008

  4. 2009
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

The Centre for Topology was established in 2006.

Multiple choice

When was the Cycling for Peace movement founded?

  1. 1986

  2. 2002

  3. 1996

  4. 2010
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

The Cycling for Peace movement was founded in 1986 by a group of cyclists who wanted to use cycling to promote peace and understanding among people of different cultures and backgrounds.

Multiple choice

When was the WTO Committee on Trade in Services established?

  1. 1995

  2. 1996

  3. 1997

  4. 1998
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

The WTO Committee on Trade in Services was established in 1995.

Multiple choice

When was the ICSID established?

  1. 1965

  2. 1970

  3. 1975

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

The ICSID was established in 1965 under the Convention on the Settlement of Investment Disputes between States and Nationals of Other States.

Multiple choice

What are some of the recent developments in regulatory law in Indonesia?

  1. The enactment of the Law on the Formation of Regulations in 2004

  2. The establishment of the Regulatory Impact Assessment System in 2011

  3. The launch of the Single Window for Investment in 2016

  4. All of the above
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

There have been a number of recent developments in regulatory law in Indonesia, including the enactment of the Law on the Formation of Regulations in 2004, the establishment of the Regulatory Impact Assessment System in 2011, and the launch of the Single Window for Investment in 2016. These developments have helped to improve the transparency, accountability, and efficiency of regulatory law in Indonesia.

Multiple choice

The National Culture Fund was established in which year?

  1. 1985

  2. 1996

  3. 2001

  4. 2006
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

The National Culture Fund was established in 1996. It is a non-profit organization that provides financial assistance to cultural institutions and projects in India.

Multiple choice

The National Institute of Design was established in which year?

  1. 1961

  2. 1971

  3. 1981

  4. 1991
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

The National Institute of Design was established in 1961. It is the premier design institution in India.

Multiple choice

When was UNESCO founded?

  1. 1945

  2. 1946

  3. 1947

  4. 1948
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

UNESCO was founded on November 16, 1945, as part of the United Nations system.

Multiple choice

When did the Berlin Airlift begin?

  1. June 26, 1948

  2. July 4, 1948

  3. August 1, 1948

  4. September 1, 1948
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

The Berlin Airlift began on June 26, 1948, in response to the Soviet blockade of West Berlin.

Multiple choice

When was the WTO established?

  1. 1947

  2. 1948

  3. 1949

  4. 1950

  5. 1951
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

The WTO was established in 1947.

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 on September 16, 1987, in Montreal, Canada, by 24 countries and the European Economic Community.

Multiple choice

What was the timeline for the phase-out of ozone-depleting substances under the Montreal Protocol?

  1. 10 years

  2. 15 years

  3. 20 years

  4. 25 years
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

The Montreal Protocol established a timeline of 20 years for the phase-out of ozone-depleting substances, with specific deadlines for different substances.

Multiple choice

When was the Arab League founded?

  1. 1945

  2. 1950

  3. 1960

  4. 1970
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

The Arab League was founded in 1945 as a regional organization of Arab states in the Middle East and North Africa.

Multiple choice

What is the history of the Food Stamp Program?

  1. It was created in 1964.

  2. It was created in 1977.

  3. It was created in 1996.

  4. It was created in 2010.
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

The Food Stamp Program was created in 1964.