General Awareness

Organisations and Events Dates

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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

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

  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 in 2017 by the Indian government to encourage sports participation among women and girls. It aims to provide financial assistance, training facilities, and competitive opportunities to female athletes.

Multiple choice

In which year did K. S. Chandrasekharan receive the Srinivasa Ramanujan Medal?

  1. 1963

  2. 1964

  3. 1965

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

K. S. Chandrasekharan received the Srinivasa Ramanujan Medal in 1963.

Multiple choice

In which year did K. S. Chandrasekharan receive the Shanti Swarup Bhatnagar Prize?

  1. 1971

  2. 1972

  3. 1973

  4. 1974
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

K. S. Chandrasekharan received the Shanti Swarup Bhatnagar Prize in 1971.

Multiple choice

In which year was the Darjeeling Himalayan Railway (DHR) declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site?

  1. 1997

  2. 1999

  3. 2001

  4. 2003
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

The DHR was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1999, in recognition of its outstanding universal value as a cultural and natural heritage site.

Multiple choice

In which year did the Kathak Kendra receive the coveted Sangeet Natak Akademi Award?

  1. 1962

  2. 1970

  3. 1978

  4. 1986
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Kathak Kendra, a renowned Kathak dance institution in Delhi, was recognized with the Sangeet Natak Akademi Award in 1962 for its outstanding contributions to the promotion and preservation of Kathak dance.

Multiple choice

In which year did the Sadhana Dance Academy receive the Padma Shri, one of India's highest civilian honors?

  1. 1992

  2. 1998

  3. 2004

  4. 2010
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

Sadhana Dance Academy, a prominent Bharatanatyam dance institution in Chennai, was honored with the Padma Shri in 2004 for its contributions to the field of classical Indian dance.

Multiple choice

In which year did the Odissi Research Centre receive the coveted Sangeet Natak Akademi Award?

  1. 1974

  2. 1982

  3. 1990

  4. 1998
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Odissi Research Centre, a prominent Odissi dance institution in Bhubaneswar, was recognized with the Sangeet Natak Akademi Award in 1982 for its outstanding contributions to the field of Odissi dance.

Multiple choice

In which year did the Shiamak Davar Dance Company receive the coveted Sangeet Natak Akademi Award?

  1. 2000

  2. 2008

  3. 2016

  4. 2022
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

Shiamak Davar Dance Company, a contemporary dance institution founded by Shiamak Davar, was recognized with the Sangeet Natak Akademi Award in 2016 for its outstanding contributions to the field of contemporary dance.

Multiple choice

When was the Central Water Commission (CWC) established in India?

  1. 1945

  2. 1951

  3. 1961

  4. 1971
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

The Central Water Commission (CWC) was established in India in 1945.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the national water policy of India?

  1. National Water Policy 2002

  2. National Water Policy 2012

  3. National Water Policy 2022

  4. National Water Policy 2030
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

The National Water Policy of India was adopted in 2012.

Multiple choice

When was the National Policy on Mathematics Education (NPME) first introduced in India?

  1. 1986

  2. 2005

  3. 2010

  4. 2015
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B Correct answer
Explanation

The National Policy on Mathematics Education (NPME) was first introduced in India in 2005.

Multiple choice

When was the term 'black money' first used in India?

  1. 1947

  2. 1962

  3. 1971

  4. 1984
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A Correct answer
Explanation

The term 'black money' was first used in India in 1947, when the then Finance Minister, R. K. Shanmukham Chetty, referred to it in his budget speech.

Multiple choice

In which year was the International Documentary and Short Film Festival of Kerala (IDSFFK) first held?

  1. 1998

  2. 1999

  3. 2000

  4. 2001
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

The IDSFFK was first held in 1998.

Multiple choice

When was the Right to Information Act enacted in India?

  1. 2002

  2. 2005

  3. 2008

  4. 2011
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

The Right to Information Act was enacted in India on October 12, 2005.

Multiple choice

When was the first gold coin issued by the Republic of India?

  1. 1957

  2. 1962

  3. 1967

  4. 1972
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

The first gold coin issued by the Republic of India was the Ten Rupees coin in 1962.