General Awareness · History
Historical Events and Dates
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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
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Oct 24, 1945
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Dec 24, 1945
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Aug 30, 1945
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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.
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WHO launched the Global Malaria Eradication Programme in 1956, shifting from control to eradication. The campaign faced challenges and was suspended in 1969.
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1st January, 2001
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31st May, 2001
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16th July, 2001
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31st July, 2001
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The Treaty of Friendship and Cooperation between Russia and China was signed on July 16, 2001. This landmark treaty marked a significant improvement in Sino-Russian relations.
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The World Health Organization (WHO) was established on April 7, 1948 as a specialized agency of the United Nations responsible for international public health.
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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.
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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.
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The First Round Table Conference was held in London from November 1930 to January 1931. It was called by the British to discuss constitutional reforms for India, but the Congress boycotted it.
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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.
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The MRTP (Monopolies and Restrictive Trade Practices) Act was enacted in 1969 to prevent concentration of economic power and control monopolistic practices in India. It was later replaced by the Competition Act in 2002.
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1 March, 1963
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1 July, 1984
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1 April, 1872
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1 September, 1861
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1952-53
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1953-54
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1954-55
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1955-56
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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.
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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.
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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).