Organisations and Events Dates

Sachin Tendulkar made his international debut in a Test match against Pakistan at Karachi on November 15, 1989, at age 16. His ODI debut followed shortly after in December 1989. The 1990s mark his emergence as a star, but the actual debut was in late 1989.

Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam was conferred with India's highest civilian award, the Bharat Ratna, in 1997. He received this honor for his contributions to scientific research and modernization of defense technology.

West Indies played their first T20I against New Zealand in February 2006. This was during New Zealand's tour of the West Indies, marking the Caribbean team's T20I debut.

Sri Lanka played their first T20I against England in June 2006. This was during England's tour of Sri Lanka, with the hosts winning the inaugural match.

Pakistan played their first T20I against England in August 2006. This was during England's tour, with Pakistan winning the inaugural T20I match at Karachi.

India made its T20 International debut in December 2006 against South Africa. This was shortly after the format's official introduction, making India one of the early adopting nations.

Kolkata Metro Rail started operating in 1984. It was India's first metro railway system. Students should know this important milestone in Indian urban transport history. The other options (1986, 1990, 1991) are incorrect.

Sachin Tendulkar made his international debut in 1989 against Pakistan. He was just 16 years old when he played his first Test match. The years 1987, 1988, and 1990 are incorrect - his debut specifically occurred in 1989.

Sachin Tendulkar became captain of the Indian cricket team in 1996. This is a factual question about cricket history. Options A, C, and D are incorrect years.

Delhi Metro opened to the public on December 25, 2002 (on Christmas Day), with the initial section between Shahdara and Tis Hazari. The network has since expanded significantly. DMRC (Delhi Metro Rail Corporation) was established in 1995, and construction began in 1998, but commercial operations began in 2002.

Amitabh Bachchan was a Member of Parliament from 1984 to 1987, representing Allahabad. He was elected on a Congress party ticket but resigned before completing his term. This is a factual biographical detail about his political career.

Sholay was released in 1975 and became one of the most iconic films in Indian cinema history. The film featured Amitabh Bachchan in a memorable role and is considered a classic.

Virender Sehwag received the Arjuna Award in 2002, recognizing his outstanding cricket achievements early in his career. This was before his greatest Test achievements but acknowledged his potential and performances.

The India-U.S. Civil Nuclear Agreement was signed in 2006, marking a historic shift in international nuclear policy by allowing India to engage in nuclear trade despite not being a signatory to the Non-Proliferation Treaty. The pact was initiated during Prime Minister Manmohan Singh's visit to Washington in 2005 and formally approved by both nations in 2006, ending India's nuclear isolation since the 1974 Pokhran tests.