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

In which year did the United Nations adopt the Beijing Declaration and Platform for Action?

  1. 1995

  2. 1997

  3. 1999

  4. 2001
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A Correct answer
Explanation

The Beijing Declaration and Platform for Action was adopted by the United Nations in 1995 and is a landmark document on gender equality.

Multiple choice

In which year did the United Nations adopt the Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 5 on gender equality?

  1. 2015

  2. 2017

  3. 2019

  4. 2021
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

SDG 5 on gender equality was adopted by the United Nations in 2015.

Multiple choice

When did the Korean War begin?

  1. 1950

  2. 1951

  3. 1952

  4. 1953
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A Correct answer
Explanation

The Korean War began in 1950.

Multiple choice

When did the Korean War end?

  1. 1951

  2. 1952

  3. 1953

  4. 1954
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C Correct answer
Explanation

The Korean War ended in 1953.

Multiple choice

The Australia, New Zealand, and United States Security Treaty (ANZUS) was signed in which year?

  1. 1947

  2. 1951

  3. 1954

  4. 1957
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

The ANZUS Treaty was signed in 1951 as a security alliance between Australia, New Zealand, and the United States.

Multiple choice

The Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) is a regional security alliance formed in which year?

  1. 1996

  2. 2001

  3. 2006

  4. 2011
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B Correct answer
Explanation

The Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) was formed in 2001 as a regional security alliance between China, Russia, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, and Uzbekistan.

Multiple choice

The Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) was established in which year?

  1. 1967

  2. 1975

  3. 1983

  4. 1991
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A Correct answer
Explanation

ASEAN was established in 1967 as a regional organization to promote economic, political, and security cooperation among Southeast Asian countries.

Multiple choice

The African Union (AU) was formed in which year to promote unity and cooperation among African countries?

  1. 1963

  2. 1975

  3. 1987

  4. 1999
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Explanation

The AU was formed in 1963 as the Organization of African Unity (OAU), and was later renamed the African Union in 2002.

Multiple choice

The Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) was established in which year to promote unity and cooperation among Muslim countries?

  1. 1969

  2. 1975

  3. 1981

  4. 1987
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A Correct answer
Explanation

The OIC was established in 1969 as a global organization to promote unity and cooperation among Muslim countries.

Multiple choice

The Collective Security Treaty Organization (CSTO) was formed in which year to promote security and cooperation among former Soviet republics?

  1. 1992

  2. 1999

  3. 2006

  4. 2012
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Explanation

The CSTO was formed in 1992 as a security alliance among former Soviet republics, including Russia, Armenia, Belarus, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, and Tajikistan.

Multiple choice

The Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) was established in which year to promote economic cooperation and trade among Asia-Pacific countries?

  1. 1989

  2. 1995

  3. 2001

  4. 2007
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A Correct answer
Explanation

APEC was established in 1989 as a regional economic cooperation forum among Asia-Pacific countries.

Multiple choice

When was the UNCCD adopted?

  1. 1992

  2. 1994

  3. 1996

  4. 1998

  5. 2000
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

The UNCCD was adopted in 1994.

Multiple choice

In which year did the IMF start providing simultaneous interpretation of speeches?

  1. 1945

  2. 1950

  3. 1955

  4. 1960
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

The IMF started providing simultaneous interpretation of speeches in 1955.

Multiple choice

When did the Fly Ash Utilization Notification come into effect?

  1. September 14, 1999.

  2. October 12, 1999.

  3. November 16, 1999.

  4. December 20, 1999.
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

The Fly Ash Utilization Notification came into effect on September 14, 1999.

Multiple choice

When did the Japanese Empire begin its expansionist policies?

  1. 1890s

  2. 1900s

  3. 1910s

  4. 1920s
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A Correct answer
Explanation

The Japanese Empire began its expansionist policies in the late 19th century, with the First Sino-Japanese War (1894-1895) and the Russo-Japanese War (1904-1905).