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
  1. Oct 24, 1945

  2. Dec 24, 1945

  3. Aug 30, 1945

  4. None of these

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

The United Nations officially came into existence on October 24, 1945, after the Charter was ratified by China, France, Soviet Union, United Kingdom, United States, and a majority of other signatories. This date is now celebrated as United Nations Day. The Charter was signed on June 26, 1945, but the organization only became operational after ratification.

Multiple choice
  1. 1948

  2. 1946

  3. 1945

  4. 1947

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

The World Health Organization (WHO) was established on April 7, 1948 as a specialized agency of the United Nations responsible for international public health.

Multiple choice
  1. 1945

  2. 1947

  3. 1962

  4. 1974

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

The United Nations was officially established on October 24, 1945, after World War II to promote international peace and cooperation. The UN Charter was signed earlier in 1945 in San Francisco.

Multiple choice
  1. 1910

  2. 1913

  3. 1917

  4. 1920

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

The Non-cooperation Movement was officially launched by the Indian National Congress in 1920 under Gandhi's leadership, following the Jallianwala Bagh massacre and the Rowlatt Act protests. It was a major phase in the freedom struggle.

Multiple choice
  1. 1757

  2. 1792

  3. 1773

  4. 1723

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

The Regulating Act of 1773 was the first major parliamentary intervention in the affairs of the East India Company. It established the office of Governor-General of Bengal (Warren Hastings became the first) and attempted to regulate the company's administration in India.

Multiple choice
  1. 1952-53

  2. 1953-54

  3. 1954-55

  4. 1955-56

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

The Secondary Education Commission (also known as the Mudaliar Commission) was established in 1952-53 to examine and reform secondary education in India. It made comprehensive recommendations for improving educational quality and access.

Multiple choice
  1. 1940

  2. 1942

  3. 1945

  4. 1948

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

The United Nations was officially established on October 24, 1945, after World War II. This date is celebrated annually as United Nations Day. The UN Charter had been drafted earlier in 1945 and was ratified by the required number of nations.

Multiple choice
  1. 1986

  2. 1987

  3. 1988

  4. 1989

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

The 7th edition of Colon Classification (CC) was published in 1987. This edition introduced significant updates to S.R. Ranganathan's classification system, incorporating new subjects and refinements to the notation scheme. Earlier editions were published in 1933 (1st), 1939 (2nd), 1950 (3rd), 1952 (4th), 1957 (5th), and 1963 (6th).