Historical Events and Dates

The WTO officially came into existence on January 1, 1995, replacing the General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade (GATT) as the global international organization overseeing trade rules between nations. The Marrakesh Agreement, which established the WTO, was signed in April 1994 and came into effect on January 1, 1995.

The Rowlatt Act (officially the Anarchical and Revolutionary Crimes Act of 1919) was passed in March 1919. It allowed the British government to imprison suspected revolutionaries without trial for up to 2 years. This repressive act led to nationwide protests and was a direct trigger for the Jallianwala Bagh massacre. Mahatma Gandhi launched the first nationwide satyagraha against this act, marking a turning point in the freedom struggle.

The United States declared independence on July 4, 1776, when the Continental Congress adopted the Declaration of Independence, marking the birth of the nation.

The National Policy on Education document was presented to the Indian Parliament on August 20, 1985. This presentation preceded the formal adoption of the policy in 1986. The document went through extensive discussions and revisions before being finalized as the National Policy on Education 1986.

December 1931 is correct because the Second Round Table Conference was held in London from September to December 1931, with Gandhi attending as the sole Congress representative.

UTI (Unit Trust of India) was established in 1964 by an Act of Parliament to mobilize savings and promote investment in securities. It was India's first mutual fund and played a key role in developing the capital markets. 1964 is the correct founding year.

The ICAI established Accounting Standard Board in 1977.

The National Policy on Education (NPE) was adopted by Parliament in 1986 under the Prime Ministership of Rajiv Gandhi. This policy was a landmark document that provided the framework for educational development in India.

The National Open School (NOS) was set up in 1989 as an autonomous organization under the Ministry of Education. It pioneered open schooling in India, providing flexible education opportunities. NOS was later renamed as National Institute of Open Schooling (NIOS). The other years are incorrect.

The Centre for Science and Environment (CSE) was established in 1980 by Anil Agarwal and Sunita Narain. It's a leading Indian environmental research and advocacy organization known for its work on air pollution, water management, and sustainable development.

The Three Rivers Environmental Awards were established in 1993 to recognize outstanding environmental achievements in Western Pennsylvania, particularly in the Allegheny, Monongahela, and Ohio River watersheds. These awards honor individuals, organizations, and businesses that have made significant contributions to environmental protection and sustainability in the region. The awards program continues to promote environmental stewardship in the Three Rivers area (Pittsburgh region).

The United Nations declared 1994 as both the International Year of Sport and the Olympic Ideal, and the International Year of the Family.

The Khilafat Day was observed on August 31, 1919 to protest against the treatment of Turkey and the threat to the Caliphate after World War I. The Khilafat Movement was launched by Indian Muslims to pressure the British government to preserve the Ottoman Caliphate. This day was marked by demonstrations, meetings, and collection of funds to support the cause.

The First Round Table Conference (1930-31) was boycotted by the Congress because many Congress leaders were in jail due to the Civil Disobedience Movement, and the conference included no representatives of the Indian National Congress. Option A (1930) correctly identifies this year. 1919 was the Jallianwala Bagh massacre year, 1923 saw the Swaraj Party formation, and 1929 was the Lahore Session year.