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

Multiple choice

When was the first edition of the Federation Cup held?

  1. 1978

  2. 1983

  3. 1988

  4. 1993
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

The Federation Cup was first held in 1978 and is an annual track and field competition held in India.

Multiple choice

When did the Italian Empire collapse?

  1. 1941

  2. 1942

  3. 1943

  4. 1945
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

The Italian Empire collapsed in 1943, after the Allied invasion of Italy.

Multiple choice

The Cable and Satellite Broadcasting (Regulation) Act was enacted in which year?

  1. 1995

  2. 2000

  3. 2005

  4. 2010
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

The Cable and Satellite Broadcasting (Regulation) Act was enacted in 1995 to regulate the cable and satellite broadcasting industry in India.

Multiple choice

When was IRISET established?

  1. 1950

  2. 1952

  3. 1955

  4. 1958
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

IRISET was established in 1952.

Multiple choice

When was the Maastricht Treaty signed?

  1. 1991

  2. 1992

  3. 1993

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

The Maastricht Treaty was signed on February 7, 1992, in the city of Maastricht, Netherlands.

Multiple choice

The Project Tiger initiative was launched in which year?

  1. 1973

  2. 1983

  3. 1993

  4. 2003
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

The Project Tiger initiative was launched in 1973.

Multiple choice

The Project Elephant initiative was launched in which year?

  1. 1979

  2. 1989

  3. 1999

  4. 2009
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
Correct answer
Explanation

The Project Elephant initiative was launched in 1992.

Multiple choice

How often is the Harmonized System updated?

  1. Every year

  2. Every two years

  3. Every five years

  4. Every ten years
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

The Harmonized System is updated every five years to reflect changes in technology, trade patterns, and other factors.

Multiple choice

When was the Great Green Wall project launched?

  1. 2007

  2. 2008

  3. 2009

  4. 2010
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

The Great Green Wall project was launched in 2007.

Multiple choice

When was the FSDC established?

  1. 2008

  2. 2009

  3. 2010

  4. 2011
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

The FSDC was established in 2010.

Multiple choice

When was the FSDC Sub-Committee on Financial Stability established?

  1. 2008

  2. 2009

  3. 2010

  4. 2011
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

The FSDC Sub-Committee on Financial Stability was established in 2010.

Multiple choice

When was the first national security law enacted in the United States?

  1. 1789

  2. 1917

  3. 1947

  4. 1950
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

The National Security Act of 1947 was the first comprehensive national security law enacted in the United States.

Multiple choice

The India-Mercosur Preferential Trade Agreement (PTA) was signed in which year?

  1. 2004

  2. 2005

  3. 2006

  4. 2007
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

The India-Mercosur PTA was signed in 2004.

Multiple choice

The Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women (CEDAW) was adopted by the United Nations in which year?

  1. 1979

  2. 1981

  3. 1985

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

CEDAW was adopted by the United Nations General Assembly in 1979.

Multiple choice

How often is the Delimitation Commission constituted?

  1. Every 10 years

  2. Every 15 years

  3. Every 20 years

  4. Every 25 years
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

The Delimitation Commission is constituted every 10 years.