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 did the Paris Agreement enter into force?

  1. 2016

  2. 2017

  3. 2018

  4. 2019
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Explanation

The Paris Agreement entered into force on November 4, 2016, after being ratified by the required number of countries.

Multiple choice

In which year was the Centre for Theoretical Studies (CTS) established?

  1. 1968

  2. 1970

  3. 1972

  4. 1974
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A Correct answer
Explanation

The Centre for Theoretical Studies (CTS) was established in 1968 by the Government of India.

Multiple choice

In what year was the Citizens United v. Federal Election Commission case decided?

  1. 2008

  2. 2010

  3. 2012

  4. 2014
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B Correct answer
Explanation

The Citizens United v. Federal Election Commission case was decided by the Supreme Court of the United States on January 21, 2010.

Multiple choice

When was the International Criminal Court established?

  1. 1998

  2. 2002

  3. 2005

  4. 2010
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Explanation

The ICC was established on July 17, 1998, by the Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court.

Multiple choice

When did the Singing Revolution officially end?

  1. August 23, 1989

  2. March 11, 1990

  3. September 6, 1991

  4. December 26, 1991
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C Correct answer
Explanation

The Singing Revolution officially ended on September 6, 1991, when the Soviet Union recognized the independence of the Baltic states.

Multiple choice

In which year was the first OFC Nations Cup held?

  1. 1973

  2. 1980

  3. 1996

  4. 2000
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A Correct answer
Explanation

The first OFC Nations Cup was held in 1973 in New Zealand.

Multiple choice

When were Health Insurance Exchanges first established in the United States?

  1. 2010

  2. 2013

  3. 2015

  4. 2017
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Health Insurance Exchanges were established under the Affordable Care Act (ACA), which was signed into law in 2010. The exchanges became operational in 2013.

Multiple choice

When was the Space Applications Centre (SAC) established?

  1. 1972

  2. 1975

  3. 1980

  4. 1985
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A Correct answer
Explanation

SAC was established in 1972 under the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO).

Multiple choice

In which year was the first CAF Women's Africa Cup of Nations held?

  1. 1991

  2. 1995

  3. 2000

  4. 2004
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Explanation

The inaugural CAF Women's Africa Cup of Nations was held in Nigeria in 1991.

Multiple choice

When was the National Atlas and Thematic Mapping Organisation (NATMO) established?

  1. 1956

  2. 1967

  3. 1975

  4. 1985
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A Correct answer
Explanation

NATMO was established in 1956 to compile, publish, and distribute maps and atlases of India.

Multiple choice

When was the Overseas Voter Facilitation Centre (OVFC) launched?

  1. 2010

  2. 2011

  3. 2012

  4. 2013
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Explanation

The Overseas Voter Facilitation Centre (OVFC) was launched in 2010 to provide a dedicated platform for overseas Indian citizens to register as voters and cast their votes.

Multiple choice

When was Sierra Nevada Corporation founded?

  1. 1963

  2. 1984

  3. 1994

  4. 2003
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Sierra Nevada Corporation was founded in 1963 by Fredrick R. Durham and John L. Biery.

Multiple choice

When was the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD) adopted?

  1. 1992

  2. 1997

  3. 2002

  4. 2010
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A Correct answer
Explanation

The Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD) was adopted at the Earth Summit in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, in 1992.

Multiple choice

When was the Convention on Migratory Species (CMS) adopted?

  1. 1979

  2. 1983

  3. 1987

  4. 1991
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Explanation

The Convention on Migratory Species (CMS) was adopted in 1979.

Multiple choice

When was the Ramsar Convention on Wetlands adopted?

  1. 1971

  2. 1975

  3. 1979

  4. 1983
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Explanation

The Ramsar Convention on Wetlands was adopted in 1971.