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
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The United Nations Organization (UNO) was founded on October 24, 1945, following the end of World War II. The UN Charter was drafted earlier in 1945 and came into effect when ratified by the five permanent members of the Security Council.
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Tambaram, a suburb of Chennai, was upgraded from a town panchayat to a municipality in 1964 as part of Tamil Nadu's urban development efforts. This administrative change reflected Tambaram's growing population and importance as a residential area.
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Jyoti Basu joined the Communist Party of Great Britain in 1930 while studying law in London. This marked his formal entry into communist politics before he returned to India and became a founding member of the Communist Party of India. The year 1930 is well-documented in biographical records.
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The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) was founded in 1863 in Geneva by Henry Dunant and four other Swiss citizens following the Battle of Solferino. This was a pivotal moment in humanitarian law.
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The Treaty of Waitangi was signed on February 6, 1840, between Maori chiefs and the British Crown. It is considered New Zealand's founding document and established British sovereignty while guaranteeing Maori rights to their lands and resources.
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New Zealand made free primary school education compulsory in 1877 through the Education Act. This established a national system of free, secular, and compulsory primary education for all children.
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24 October 1945
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24 September 1945
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17 October 1945
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17 September 1945
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The United Nations was officially established on 24 October 1945 when the UN Charter came into force after being ratified by China, France, the Soviet Union, the United Kingdom, the United States, and a majority of other signatories. This date is now celebrated annually as United Nations Day.
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TCS conducted its initial public offering (IPO) in 2004, listing on both the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) and National Stock Exchange (NSE). Prior to 2004, TCS operated as a private company within the Tata Group since its founding in 1968.
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'Baba' is a 2002 Tamil film starring Rajinikanth. This political action-drama film directed by Suresh Krissna and produced by Rajinikanth's wife Latha Rajinikanth was released in 2002.
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Billa is a 1980 Tamil film starring Rajinikanth, directed by R. Krishnamurthy. It was a remake of the 1978 Hindi film Don. 1985 is incorrect as it's too late, while 1979 and 1986 are not the release years.
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Hotel Juhu Centaur
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Hotel Sea Rock
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Hotel Airport Centaur
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All of these
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During the 1993 Mumbai attacks, suitcase bombs were indeed planted at all three major hotels: Hotel Sea Rock (Bandra), Hotel Juhu Centaur (Juhu), and Hotel Airport Centaur (near Santa Cruz airport). The Sea Rock bomb was the only one that successfully exploded.
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Air India Building
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Bombay Stock Exchange
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Mantralaya
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Zaveri Bazaar
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The 1993 Mumbai bomb blasts began at the Bombay Stock Exchange around 9:30 AM on March 12, 1993. This was the first of 13 coordinated explosions that day. The BSE blast was the most powerful and caused significant damage.
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Bill Clinton served as the 42nd President of the United States from January 20, 1993 to January 20, 2001 - exactly two four-year terms after winning the 1992 and 1996 elections. He was succeeded by George W. Bush in January 2001.
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The United Nations Organization (UNO) was founded on October 24, 1945, after World War II to promote international cooperation and prevent future conflicts. The UN Charter was drafted earlier in 1945 and came into effect when ratified by the required number of nations. The years 1940 and 1943 are too early, while 1947 is two years after the actual founding.