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 first platinum coin issued by the Republic of India?

  1. 2004

  2. 2009

  3. 2014

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

The first platinum coin issued by the Republic of India was the One Hundred Rupees coin in 2004.

Multiple choice

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

  1. 1982

  2. 1987

  3. 1992

  4. 1997
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

The first bimetallic coin issued by the Republic of India was the Five Rupees coin in 1982.

Multiple choice

When was the first coin with a square shape issued by the Republic of India?

  1. 1972

  2. 1977

  3. 1982

  4. 1987
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

The first coin with a square shape issued by the Republic of India was the Twenty Paise coin in 1972.

Multiple choice

When was the first coin with a heptagonal shape issued by the Republic of India?

  1. 2010

  2. 2015

  3. 2020

  4. 2025
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

The first coin with a heptagonal shape issued by the Republic of India was the Five Rupees coin in 2010.

Multiple choice

In which year did Dhoni become the captain of CSK?

  1. 2008

  2. 2009

  3. 2010

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

Dhoni was chosen as the captain of CSK in the inaugural season of the IPL in 2008.

Multiple choice

When was the Jaipur School of Art founded?

  1. 1950s

  2. 1960s

  3. 1970s

  4. 1980s
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

The Jaipur School of Art was founded in the 1960s.

Multiple choice

When was the GST implemented in India?

  1. July 1, 2017

  2. August 5, 2016

  3. October 1, 2018

  4. November 15, 2019
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

The GST was implemented in India on July 1, 2017.

Multiple choice

In which year did India initiate the process of liberalization and economic reforms?

  1. 1985

  2. 1991

  3. 1995

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

The liberalization and economic reforms in India began in 1991, under the leadership of Prime Minister P.V. Narasimha Rao and Finance Minister Manmohan Singh.

Multiple choice

When did the first heritage hotel open in India?

  1. 1970s

  2. 1980s

  3. 1990s

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

The first heritage hotel in India, the Lake Palace in Udaipur, opened in 1971.

Multiple choice

What is the base year for calculating CPI in India?

  1. 1960

  2. 1970

  3. 1980

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

The base year for calculating CPI in India is 2012.

Multiple choice

In which year was Grazia India first published?

  1. 2008

  2. 2010

  3. 2012

  4. 2014
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Grazia India was first published in 2008.

Multiple choice

In what year was Kathakali inscribed on UNESCO's Intangible Cultural Heritage List?

  1. 2008

  2. 2010

  3. 2012

  4. 2014
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Kathakali was inscribed on UNESCO's Intangible Cultural Heritage List in 2008.

Multiple choice

When was ND Studios Film City established?

  1. 1995

  2. 2000

  3. 2005

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

ND Studios Film City was established in the year 2000.

Multiple choice

When were women first allowed to join the Indian Armed Forces?

  1. 1990

  2. 1992

  3. 1994

  4. 1996
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Women were first allowed to join the Indian Armed Forces in 1992, when the Supreme Court of India ruled that women could be admitted to the National Defence Academy (NDA).

Multiple choice

When was the Squash Rackets Federation of India (SRFI) founded?

  1. 1950

  2. 1960

  3. 1970

  4. 1980
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

The Squash Rackets Federation of India (SRFI) was founded in 1960.