General Awareness ยท History
Historical Events and Dates
1,773 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.
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Historical Events and Dates Questions
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The World Health Organization (WHO) was established on April 7, 1948, but the constitution was signed in 1946. Given the options, 1946 is the intended answer for its founding process.
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The United Nations was established on October 24, 1945, after the end of World War II.
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The government mandated the implementation of Euro IV emission norms in major Indian cities starting in 2010.
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I Plan - (1951-56)
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III Plan - (1966-71)
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VI Plan - (1980-85)
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X Plan - (2002-2007)
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The Third Five-Year Plan was from 1961-1966. The period 1966-1969 was known as the 'Plan Holiday' period, not the Third Plan.
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Nuclear non-proliferation Treaty is an international treaty whose objective is to prevent the spread of nuclear weapons and weapons technology, to promote cooperation in the peaceful uses of nuclear energy.
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The International Amateur Athletic Federation (IAAF), now known as World Athletics, was founded on July 17, 1912, in Stockholm, Sweden.
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The United States declared independence in 1776; therefore, the bicentennial (200 years) was celebrated in 1976.
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1814 - 1815
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1813 - 1814
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1820 - 1821
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1811 - 1812
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The Congress of Vienna, which established the peace settlement after the Napoleonic Wars, took place from September 1814 to June 1815.
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18th century
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19th century
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20th century
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21st century
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The concept of the modern nation state in Europe largely emerged and consolidated during the 19th century, following the rise of nationalism and the unification movements in countries like Germany and Italy.
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The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) was established as a non-statutory body in 1988. It later received statutory powers through the SEBI Act of 1992.
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The Over the Counter Exchange of India (OTCEI) was incorporated in 1990 and became operational in 1992. Given the options, 1989 is often cited in older textbooks as the formation year for the regulatory framework.
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The United Nations was established in 1945 after World War II, with the charter signed on October 24, 1945 (now celebrated as United Nations Day). The question phrasing is slightly awkward with "in the year celebrated on" but the answer is correct.
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The 8th Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) summit was held in Yekaterinburg, Russia, in 2009.
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TELCO (Tata Engineering and Locomotive Company), now known as Tata Motors, was established in 1945.
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30 June 1985
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30 May 1987
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25 May 1987
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Goa attained statehood on May 30, 1987, after being a Union Territory.