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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

Multiple choice political science international problems human rights : origin, characteristics and types interdependence problems affecting the world gender inequality declaration of human rights

December 10 is a historical date, because on this date _______________.

  1. Universal Declaration of Human Rights was issued

  2. United Nations Organisation was established

  3. Nonalignment movement was started

  4. SAARC's first summit was held
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

 Human Rights Day is observed every year on 10 December – the day the United Nations General Assembly adopted, in 1948, the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. It establishes the equal dignity and worth of every person. The date was chosen to honour the United Nations General Assembly's adoption and proclamation, on 10 December 1948, of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR), the first global enunciation of human rights and one of the first major achievements of the new United Nations. Hence, Option A is correct. For the rest of the events, the dates are 24 October 1945, September 1961, 6–8 December 1985 respectively. Hence, these options are incorrect.

Multiple choice political science international problems human rights : origin, characteristics and types interdependence problems affecting the world gender inequality declaration of human rights

When Human Rights were adopted?

  1. 10 December 1948

  2. 01 January 1948

  3. 12 March 1948

  4. 11 June 1948
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

The Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR) was adopted by the United Nations General Assembly on 10 December 1948  at the Palais de Chaillot in Paris, France.

Multiple choice organization of commerce and management consumerism the consumer protection act, 1986 consumer protection commerce

The Consumer Welfare Fund is created in _______.

  1. 1991

  2. 1992

  3. 1999

  4. 1994
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

The Consumer Welfare Fund is created in 1992.Consumer Welfare Fund is created by The Government of India. This welfare fund is created in order to promote the uphold the consumer's interest. It also addresses unfair practices prevalent in the market place.

Multiple choice political science facilitators of international business introduction, status, objectives, features, scope and functions of the wto world trade organisation (wto) world trade organisation

The first ministerial meeting of WTO was held in _________.

  1. 1994

  2. 1996

  3. 1998

  4. 2000
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation
First Ministerial Meeting of the WTO: On 9th December, 1996, the first inaugural ministerial meeting of the 128 member  World Trade Organisation (WTO) was held at Singapore, which is the first of its kind since the world trade body replaced the General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade in January 1995.
Multiple choice social studies environment in its totality alternatives for minimising depletion of natural resources components of environment effects and successes of environment conservation environmental risks of economic development tundra climatic region

When was the Montreal Protocol finalized? 

  1. 1985

  2. 1987

  3. 1991

  4. 1996
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

The Montreal Protocol on substances that deplete ozone layer is a landmark international agreement held under the aegis of United Nations for protection of stratospheric ozone layer. It was signed and finalized in 1987 and subsequently amended in 1990 and 1992. It stipulates phasing out the production of substances that are responsible for ozone depletion. It was ratified by almost all countries globally and came into force on 26 August 1987. 197 countries who were the member of UN ratified this protocol.

Multiple choice history educational development in india educational development of independent india quality of population human capital formation in india

The National Council of Educational Research and Training was established in________.

  1. $1961$
  2. $1962$
  3. $1956$
  4. $1960$
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

The National Council of Educational Research and Training(NCERT) is an autonomous organisation of government established on 1st September 1961. This council was a merging of 7 existing National institutions of government. 

Multiple choice history educational development in india educational development of independent india quality of population human capital formation in india

Mid-day Meal scheme was launched in _________.

  1. 1990

  2. 1995

  3. June 1997

  4. 1989
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Mid day meal scheme launched in 1995 is a scheme introduced by the government to promote basic primary education. The scheme helps to provide better nutrients to the kids by providing food. It is introduced with the intention to increase attendance, retain kids, and also improves nutritional level of the kids.