General Awareness

Organisations and Events Dates

1,912 Questions

Remembering the establishment years of major organizations and historical event dates is vital for competitive exams. This includes nationalization acts, budgets, and environmental laws. These questions will help you memorize important dates for your upcoming government test.

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Organisations and Events Dates Questions

Multiple choice

When was the Skill India initiative launched?

  1. 2014

  2. 2015

  3. 2016

  4. 2017
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

The Skill India initiative was launched in 2015 by the Government of India.

Multiple choice

When did the first live electronic music performance take place in India?

  1. 1990s

  2. 2000s

  3. 2010s

  4. 2020s
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

The first live electronic music performance in India took place in the early 2000s.

Multiple choice

When was the Athletics Federation of India (AFI) established?

  1. 1936

  2. 1946

  3. 1956

  4. 1966
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

The Athletics Federation of India (AFI) was established in 1946.

Multiple choice

When was PMGDISHA launched?

  1. 2016

  2. 2017

  3. 2018

  4. 2019
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

PMGDISHA was launched on 19 October 2016 by the then Prime Minister of India, Narendra Modi.

Multiple choice

The Indian Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972 was amended in which year?

  1. 1986

  2. 1991

  3. 2002

  4. 2006
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

The Indian Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972 was amended in 2002.

Multiple choice

When did the private equity market in India emerge?

  1. 1990s

  2. 2000s

  3. 2010s

  4. 2020s
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

The private equity market in India emerged in the 1990s, following the economic liberalization policies introduced by the government.

Multiple choice

When was the NDLI launched?

  1. 2010

  2. 2012

  3. 2014

  4. 2016
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

The NDLI was launched in 2010 by the Ministry of Human Resource Development (MHRD), Government of India.

Multiple choice

When was the Official Language Act passed in India?

  1. 1963

  2. 1967

  3. 1971

  4. 1975
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

The Official Language Act was passed in India in 1963.

Multiple choice

When was the Hawa Mahal declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site?

  1. 1987

  2. 2003

  3. 2013

  4. 2019
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

The Hawa Mahal was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2013 as part of the 'Group of Monuments at Hampi'. This recognition acknowledges the palace's outstanding universal value and its significance as a cultural and architectural masterpiece.

Multiple choice

When was Rashtriya Madhyamik Shiksha Abhiyan (RMSA) launched?

  1. 2009

  2. 2010

  3. 2011

  4. 2012
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

RMSA was launched in 2009 by the Government of India.

Multiple choice

When was the International Institute of Film and Fine Arts (IIFFA) established?

  1. 1993

  2. 2001

  3. 2010

  4. 2015
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

IIFFA was established in 2001 with the aim of providing world-class film education and training.

Multiple choice

In which year did the Indian government launch the 'Khelo India' initiative to promote sports among women?

  1. 2011

  2. 2014

  3. 2017

  4. 2020
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

The 'Khelo India' initiative was launched by the Indian government in 2017 with the aim of promoting sports among women and providing them with opportunities to excel.

Multiple choice

When was the Vivek Express first introduced?

  1. 2002

  2. 2008

  3. 2012

  4. 2016
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

The Vivek Express was first introduced in 2012, offering a luxurious and unique travel experience between Mumbai and Delhi.

Multiple choice

What is the base year for the CPI in India?

  1. 2012

  2. 2010

  3. 2006

  4. 2000
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

The base year for the CPI in India is 2012, which means that the CPI is calculated by comparing the prices of goods and services in a fixed basket to their prices in 2012.

Multiple choice

When was the School Lunch Program first introduced in India?

  1. 1956

  2. 1962

  3. 1975

  4. 1995
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

The School Lunch Program was first introduced in India in 1962 as a pilot project in a few states.