General Awareness ยท History

Historical Events and Dates

1,600 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 National Institute of Oceanography (NIO) established?

  1. 1966

  2. 1972

  3. 1984

  4. 1996
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A Correct answer
Explanation

NIO was established in 1966 with the aim of promoting research in oceanography and allied fields.

Multiple choice

When was Barack Obama elected as the 44th President of the United States?

  1. 2008

  2. 2009

  3. 2010

  4. 2011
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Barack Obama was elected as the 44th President of the United States in 2008.

Multiple choice

When was the Reserve Bank of New Zealand established?

  1. 1934

  2. 1964

  3. 1984

  4. 2004
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A Correct answer
Explanation

The Reserve Bank of New Zealand was established in 1934.

Multiple choice

Which event is considered to be the beginning of the Italian Risorgimento?

  1. The French Revolution of 1789.

  2. The Carbonari uprisings of 1820-1821.

  3. The election of Pope Pius IX in 1846.

  4. The First Italian War of Independence in 1848.
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

The Carbonari uprisings of 1820-1821 were a series of revolts against Austrian rule in Italy, which are often seen as the beginning of the Italian Risorgimento.

Multiple choice

When was NAAC established?

  1. 1994

  2. 1998

  3. 2002

  4. 2006
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Explanation

NAAC was established in 1994 by the University Grants Commission (UGC) of India to assess and accredit higher education institutions.

Multiple choice

When was the Central Bank of Mexico founded?

  1. 1925

  2. 1950

  3. 1975

  4. 2000
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A Correct answer
Explanation

The Central Bank of Mexico was founded on September 25, 1925.

Multiple choice

How long has the HST been in operation since its launch in 1990?

  1. Approximately 10 years

  2. Approximately 20 years

  3. Approximately 30 years

  4. Approximately 40 years
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C Correct answer
Explanation

The HST has been in operation for approximately 30 years since its launch in 1990.

Multiple choice

What is the estimated timeline for the completion of the ITER project?

  1. 2025

  2. 2035

  3. 2045

  4. 2055
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B Correct answer
Explanation

The ITER project is expected to be completed by 2035, with first plasma expected in 2025 and deuterium-tritium operation planned for 2035.

Multiple choice

When was UNIFEM established?

  1. 1976

  2. 1984

  3. 1990

  4. 1995
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A Correct answer
Explanation

UNIFEM was established in 1976 as a voluntary fund within the United Nations Development Program (UNDP).

Multiple choice

When did UNIFEM merge with other UN entities to form UN Women?

  1. 2006

  2. 2010

  3. 2015

  4. 2020
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B Correct answer
Explanation

UNIFEM merged with other UN entities, including the Division for the Advancement of Women (DAW), the International Research and Training Institute for the Advancement of Women (INSTRAW), and the Office of the Special Adviser on Gender Issues and Advancement of Women (OSAGI), to form UN Women in 2010.

Multiple choice

When did the WIPO Arbitration Rules come into effect?

  1. 1 January 1994

  2. 1 January 1995

  3. 1 January 1996

  4. 1 January 1997
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A Correct answer
Explanation

The WIPO Arbitration Rules came into effect on 1 January 1994.

Multiple choice

When was the Murmansk Sports Museum established?

  1. 1987

  2. 1995

  3. 2003

  4. 2011
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A Correct answer
Explanation

The Murmansk Sports Museum was established in 1987.

Multiple choice

When did Spanish become an official language of the WTO?

  1. 1995

  2. 2000

  3. 2005

  4. 2010
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Spanish became an official language of the WTO on January 1, 1995.

Multiple choice

In which city did Martin Luther post his Ninety-Five Theses?

  1. Wittenberg

  2. Geneva

  3. Zurich

  4. Rome
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Martin Luther posted his Ninety-Five Theses on the door of the All Saints' Church in Wittenberg, Germany, on October 31, 1517.

Multiple choice

When was the first Geneva Convention adopted?

  1. 1864

  2. 1874

  3. 1907

  4. 1949
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Explanation

The first Geneva Convention was adopted in 1864, establishing the basic principles of humanitarian law and the protection of wounded and sick soldiers.