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

What year did the Pathet Lao seize control of the capital, Vientiane?

  1. 1973

  2. 1974

  3. 1975

  4. 1976
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C Correct answer
Explanation

The Pathet Lao seized control of Vientiane in 1975, marking the end of the Laotian Civil War.

Multiple choice

When was the Central Bank of Peru established?

  1. 1822

  2. 1922

  3. 1931

  4. 1991
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C Correct answer
Explanation

The Central Bank of Peru was established on March 9, 1931, as part of the efforts to stabilize the Peruvian economy during the Great Depression.

Multiple choice

When did the Chinese Revolution end?

  1. 1949

  2. 1950

  3. 1951

  4. 1952
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A Correct answer
Explanation

The Chinese Revolution ended in 1949 with the victory of the Communist Party of China.

Multiple choice

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

  1. The adoption of the new Administrative Procedure Law.

  2. The establishment of the National Regulatory Commission.

  3. The launch of the Regulatory Sandbox initiative.

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

Some of the recent developments in regulatory law in China include the adoption of the new Administrative Procedure Law, the establishment of the National Regulatory Commission, and the launch of the Regulatory Sandbox initiative.

Multiple choice

When was the UN Secretariat of the Convention to Combat Desertification established?

  1. 1992

  2. 1994

  3. 1996

  4. 1998

  5. 2000
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B Correct answer
Explanation

The UN Secretariat of the Convention to Combat Desertification was established in 1994.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the UN Decade for Deserts and the Fight against Desertification?

  1. 2010-2020

  2. 2021-2030

  3. 2031-2040

  4. 2041-2050

  5. 2051-2060
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

The UN Decade for Deserts and the Fight against Desertification was from 2010 to 2020.

Multiple choice

What is the target year for the complete phase-out of HCFCs under the Montreal Protocol?

  1. 2020

  2. 2030

  3. 2040

  4. 2050
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

The Montreal Protocol aims to completely phase out the production and consumption of HCFCs by 2030.

Multiple choice

What is the target year for the complete phase-out of HFCs under the Montreal Protocol?

  1. 2020

  2. 2030

  3. 2040

  4. 2050
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Correct answer
Explanation

The Montreal Protocol aims to completely phase out the production and consumption of HFCs by 2045.

Multiple choice

When did the conservation movement in Africa begin?

  1. 19th century

  2. 20th century

  3. 18th century

  4. 17th century
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A Correct answer
Explanation

The conservation movement in Africa began in the 19th century, as European colonizers began to exploit the continent's natural resources.

Multiple choice

When was the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora adopted?

  1. 1973

  2. 1975

  3. 1979

  4. 1983
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A Correct answer
Explanation

The Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora was adopted in 1973.

Multiple choice

In which year was the Treaty of Paris signed?

  1. 1781

  2. 1782

  3. 1783

  4. 1784
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

The Treaty of Paris was signed on September 3, 1783, formally ending the American Revolutionary War.

Multiple choice

When was the first protected area established?

  1. 1872

  2. 1916

  3. 1948

  4. 1972
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A Correct answer
Explanation

The first protected area was established in 1872 in the United States, known as Yellowstone National Park.

Multiple choice

When was the first Geneva Convention signed?

  1. 1864

  2. 1874

  3. 1884

  4. 1894
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A Correct answer
Explanation

The first Geneva Convention was signed on August 22, 1864, by 12 countries.

Multiple choice

When was the Hague Convention (IV) Respecting the Laws and Customs of War on Land signed?

  1. 1899

  2. 1907

  3. 1914

  4. 1918
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B Correct answer
Explanation

The Hague Convention (IV) Respecting the Laws and Customs of War on Land was signed on October 18, 1907.

Multiple choice

When was the Statute of the International Criminal Court adopted?

  1. 1998

  2. 2002

  3. 2006

  4. 2010
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A Correct answer
Explanation

The Statute of the International Criminal Court was adopted on July 17, 1998.