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

Multiple choice

What is the history of the principle of non-refoulement in the United States?

  1. The principle of non-refoulement was first recognized in the United States in the early 20th century.

  2. The principle of non-refoulement was first recognized in the United States in the mid-20th century.

  3. The principle of non-refoulement was first recognized in the United States in the late 20th century.

  4. The principle of non-refoulement was first recognized in the United States in the 21st century.
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

The principle of non-refoulement was first recognized in the United States in the mid-20th century, when the United States Supreme Court held that the United States could not deport a person to a country where they would face persecution.

Multiple choice

When did the Gulf War take place?

  1. 1990-1991

  2. 1991-1992

  3. 1992-1993

  4. 1993-1994
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A Correct answer
Explanation

The Gulf War took place between August 2, 1990, and February 28, 1991.

Multiple choice

When was the Mountbatten Plan announced?

  1. June 3, 1947

  2. July 4, 1947

  3. August 15, 1947

  4. September 16, 1947
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A Correct answer
Explanation

The Mountbatten Plan was announced on June 3, 1947.

Multiple choice

What was the name of the atomic bomb dropped on Hiroshima, Japan?

  1. Little Boy

  2. Fat Man

  3. Trinity

  4. RDS-1
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Little Boy was the code name for the atomic bomb dropped on Hiroshima, Japan, on August 6, 1945. The bomb caused widespread destruction and loss of life, and is considered to be one of the most significant events in human history.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the Olympic flame?

  1. The Eternal Flame

  2. The Olympic Flame

  3. The Sacred Flame

  4. The Holy Flame
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B Correct answer
Explanation

The Olympic flame is the symbol of the Olympic Games.

Multiple choice

When did the Velvet Revolution take place?

  1. November 17-29, 1989

  2. December 10-20, 1989

  3. January 1-10, 1990

  4. February 15-25, 1990
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A Correct answer
Explanation

The Velvet Revolution took place from November 17 to 29, 1989.

Multiple choice

The National Curriculum Framework (NCF) for School Education was first published in which year?

  1. 1988

  2. 2000

  3. 2010

  4. 2020
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

The National Curriculum Framework (NCF) for School Education was first published in 2000.

Multiple choice

The Ellora Caves were declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in which year?

  1. 1987

  2. 1988

  3. 1989

  4. 1990
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A Correct answer
Explanation

The Ellora Caves were designated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1987.

Multiple choice

The Elephanta Caves were declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in which year?

  1. 1981

  2. 1982

  3. 1983

  4. 1984
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Correct answer
Explanation

The Elephanta Caves were inscribed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1987.

Multiple choice

The International Federation of Film Archives (FIAF) was established in which year?

  1. 1938

  2. 1948

  3. 1958

  4. 1968
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A Correct answer
Explanation

The International Federation of Film Archives (FIAF) was established in 1938.

Multiple choice

When did the IMF start publishing Public Information Notices in multiple languages?

  1. 1945

  2. 1960

  3. 1975

  4. 1990
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

The IMF started publishing Public Information Notices in multiple languages in 1960.

Multiple choice

Which historical drama series is set during the French Revolution?

  1. A Tale of Two Cities

  2. Les Misérables

  3. The Scarlet Pimpernel

  4. The Reign of Terror
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A Correct answer
Explanation

A Tale of Two Cities is a historical drama series set during the French Revolution, focusing on the lives of two men from different social classes.

Multiple choice

What is the Global Action Plan to End Statelessness?

  1. A global initiative launched by the UNHCR in 2014 to end statelessness by 2024

  2. A global initiative launched by the UN General Assembly in 2015 to end statelessness by 2024

  3. A global initiative launched by the World Bank in 2016 to end statelessness by 2024

  4. A global initiative launched by the International Monetary Fund in 2017 to end statelessness by 2024
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A Correct answer
Explanation

The Global Action Plan to End Statelessness is a global initiative launched by the UNHCR in 2014 to end statelessness by 2024.

Multiple choice

What was the name of the American POW camp where John McCain, James Stockdale, and Jeremiah Denton were held?

  1. Hanoi Hilton

  2. Hoa Lo Prison

  3. Chi Hoa Prison

  4. Phu Quoc Prison
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A Correct answer
Explanation

John McCain, James Stockdale, and Jeremiah Denton were all held at the Hanoi Hilton, which was a POW camp in Hanoi, North Vietnam.

Multiple choice

When was the Tallinn Black Nights Film Festival founded?

  1. 1997

  2. 1998

  3. 1999

  4. 2000
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A Correct answer
Explanation

The Tallinn Black Nights Film Festival was founded in 1997.