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
B
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Note: The question likely refers to Article 352 (Emergency due to external aggression or armed rebellion). The first Emergency was proclaimed in 1962 during the China war. This was before the 1975 Emergency which was on grounds of internal disturbance.
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25 jan 1975
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29 jan 1975
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31 jan 1975
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30 jan 1975
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August 17, 1998
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June 17, 1999
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July 17, 1990
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Feb 17, 2008
A
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The Russian financial crisis, also known as the Ruble Crisis, began on August 17, 1998, when the Russian government defaulted on its domestic debt and devalued the ruble. This triggered a global financial market reaction and significant economic turmoil in Russia. The other dates are incorrect - June 1999 was after the crisis, July 1990 precedes the post-Soviet era, and February 2008 is unrelated to this specific crisis.
C
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Farm Credit Canada (FCC) was established in 1959 as a Crown corporation to provide financial services to Canada's agricultural industry. This historical fact represents FCC's founding year. The other options (1954, 1957, 1958) are incorrect dates that don't match the actual establishment of Farm Credit Canada.
B
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Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), an Indian IT services company, established its operations in Ireland in 2001 as part of its international expansion. This timing aligns with the Celtic Tiger period when many tech companies expanded into Ireland. The other years are incorrect - TCS was already operating globally by 2000, and 2005/2009 are too late for their initial Irish entry.
C
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The United Nations Organization (UNO) was founded on October 24, 1945, after World War II to prevent future conflicts. The date 1945 marks its establishment, while 1944 is too early and 1946/1954 are too late. The UN Charter was drafted earlier in 1945.
A
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The Chernobyl nuclear disaster occurred on April 26, 1986, at the Chernobyl Nuclear Power Plant in Ukraine (then part of the Soviet Union). This was the worst nuclear accident in history, causing widespread radiation contamination. 1979 refers to the Three Mile Island accident in the USA, while 1984 is too early and 1990 is too late.
D
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1975 was declared International Women's Year by the United Nations. This was established to promote gender equality and highlight women's contributions globally. The UN designated specific years to focus on various issues, and 1975 marked the first major international focus on women's rights and equality.
D
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1994 was declared the International Year of the Family by the United Nations. This year focused on strengthening family units and recognizing their role in society. The UN uses international years to draw attention to important global issues, and families were the focus in 1994.
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2000
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1999
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2003
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1995
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2002
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1997
B
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Jordan retired for the second time in 1999 after winning his sixth championship with the Bulls. This retirement came after the Bulls' dynasty ended and key players were dismantled.
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1 Jul 1999
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1 Jun 1998
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1 Jun 1993
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1 Jul 1995
A
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New superannuation preservation rules took effect from 1 July 1999. These rules established strict conditions on when preserved superannuation benefits could be accessed, typically only upon reaching preservation age and meeting a condition of release.
C
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TCS (Tata Consultancy Services) began its Brazil operations in 2002, establishing its Latin American footprint. This was part of TCS's international expansion strategy in the early 2000s to serve global clients better from local locations.
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1956
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1957
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1964
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1955
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1947
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1950
C
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The National Commission for Minorities was established in 1992 by the Government of India to safeguard minority interests. It was created through the National Commission for Minorities Act, 1992. The Commission works to protect the rights of religious minorities.