Historical Events and Dates

The Reproductive and Child Health (RCH) programme was launched in India in 1997 during the Ninth Five-Year Plan. It integrated various maternal and child health services into a comprehensive program.

The World Bank was founded in 1944 at the Bretton Woods Conference alongside the IMF. It began operations in 1946. 1941 is incorrect (before Bretton Woods), and 1913 and 1915 are too early.

The International Speed Post service (merchandise speed post) was introduced by India Post in 1988. It provides fast, reliable international mailing for merchandise and documents to over 100 countries.

The year 1970 was celebrated as the International Education Year by UNESCO. It was designated by the United Nations to promote education as a fundamental human right and strengthen international cooperation in education.

The UN Charter was signed on June 26, 1945 at the San Francisco Conference by 50 nations. It came into force on October 24, 1945, which is now celebrated as United Nations Day. Option C is the correct signing date.

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.

WHO launched the Global Malaria Eradication Programme in 1956, shifting from control to eradication. The campaign faced challenges and was suspended in 1969.

Option (3) is correct: Section 89 of the CPC was inserted by the CPC (Amendment) Act, 1999.

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.

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

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.

The University Grants Commission (UGC) was established in India in 1956 to coordinate, determine, and maintain standards of university education. It's a statutory body under the Ministry of Education. The years 1949, 1969, and 1953 are incorrect.

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) formally came into existence on December 27, 1945 with 29 member countries, having been conceived at the Bretton Woods Conference in 1944.