General Awareness · History

Historical Events and Dates

1,600 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.

Program launch datesInternational treaty yearsState formation datesHistorical base yearsCommittee establishments

Historical Events and Dates Questions

Multiple choice

United Nations Organisation was established in:

  1. 1947

  2. 1956

  3. 1945

  4. 1946
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

The United Nations was officially established on October 24, 1945, after the UN Charter was ratified by China, France, the Soviet Union, the United Kingdom, the United States, and a majority of other signatories. This date is now celebrated annually as United Nations Day.

Multiple choice

The Foreign Exchange Management Act (FEMA) was implemented in the year:

  1. 1996

  2. 1997

  3. 1998

  4. 1999
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

The Foreign Exchange Management Act (FEMA) replaced the FERA Act and was implemented in 1999-2000. FEMA liberalized foreign exchange regulations and facilitated external trade and payments. Option D '1999' is correct. Options A, B, and C are all earlier years when FEMA was not yet in force (FERA was still operative).

Multiple choice

In which year was the National Commission for Women established?

  1. 1990

  2. 1992

  3. 1993

  4. 1994
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

The National Commission for Women (NCW) is a statutory body for women, established in 1992 by the Government of India under the provisions of the Indian constitution, as defined in the 1990 National Commission for Women Act.

Multiple choice

The Election Commission was a one-man institution up to the year

  1. 1989

  2. 1988

  3. 1987

  4. 1986
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

The Election Commission was a one-man body (only the Chief Election Commissioner) until 1989 when two additional Election Commissioners were added. This change was made to handle the increasing complexity of elections. The commission became a three-member body in 1993.

Multiple choice

The convention on the right of child came into being in the year

  1. 1988

  2. 1989

  3. 1990

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

The UN Convention on the Rights of the Child (UNCRC) was adopted by the United Nations General Assembly on November 20, 1989 and entered into force on September 2, 1990. It is the most widely ratified human rights treaty in history. Option B (1989) correctly identifies the year it was adopted.

Multiple choice

In which year did Hitler become the Chancellor of Germany?

  1. 1933

  2. 1939

  3. 1945

  4. 1951
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Adolf Hitler became Chancellor of Germany on January 30, 1933, appointed by President Hindenburg. This marked the beginning of Nazi dictatorship. 1939 saw WWII begin, 1945 was his death, and 1951 is post-war reconstruction.

Multiple choice

In which year did the Soviet Union disintegrate into independent states?

  1. 1991

  2. 1992

  3. 1993

  4. 1994
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

The Soviet Union officially disintegrated in December 1991 following the failed August coup and increasing independence movements in republics. This ended the Cold War era. The subsequent years (1992-1994) saw the formation of the Russian Federation and other post-Soviet states.

Multiple choice

When was the Treaty of Versailles signed?

  1. 1919

  2. 1921

  3. 1943

  4. 1945
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

The Treaty of Versailles was signed on June 28, 1919, officially ending World War I between Germany and the Allied Powers. It imposed heavy reparations and territorial losses on Germany and reshaped the political map of Europe and the Middle East.

Multiple choice

The interim government set up under the Cabinet Mission Plan assumed office on

  1. 2nd September 1946

  2. 16th August 1946

  3. 26th January 1947

  4. 15th August 1947
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

The Interim Government under the Cabinet Mission Plan was formed on September 2, 1946, with Jawaharlal Nehru as the Vice President of the Executive Council (effectively Prime Minister). This government was a crucial step toward independence, transitioning from colonial rule while the final constitutional arrangements were being worked out. It included both Muslim League and Congress members initially.