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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 Waqf Act, 1995 amended?

  1. 2002

  2. 2005

  3. 2010

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

The Waqf Act, 1995 was amended in 2013.

Multiple choice

When was the Whistleblower Protection Act enacted?

  1. 2002

  2. 2011

  3. 2015

  4. 2018
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

The Whistleblower Protection Act was enacted in 2011.

Multiple choice

When was Elle India first published?

  1. 1996

  2. 2003

  3. 2010

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

Elle India was first published in 1996, making it one of the oldest fashion magazines in India.

Multiple choice

When was Panchayati Raj introduced in India?

  1. 1959

  2. 1973

  3. 1992

  4. 2009
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

Panchayati Raj was introduced in India in 1992 with the passage of the 73rd Amendment to the Constitution of India.

Multiple choice

In which year was Zee Institute of Media Arts (ZIMA) established?

  1. 2002

  2. 2005

  3. 2008

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

ZIMA was founded in 2005 with the aim of providing high-quality film education and training to aspiring filmmakers and media professionals in India.

Multiple choice

When was the Insurance Act introduced in India?

  1. 1938

  2. 1956

  3. 1972

  4. 1999
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

The Insurance Act was first introduced in India in 1938 to regulate the insurance industry and protect the interests of policyholders.

Multiple choice

When did Indian House Music start gaining popularity?

  1. 1990s

  2. 2000s

  3. 2010s

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

Indian House Music started gaining popularity in the 1990s, with the release of albums like 'Bombay the Hard Way' by State of Bengal and 'Crosswinds' by MIDIval Punditz.

Multiple choice

In which year was the HDI first introduced?

  1. 1980

  2. 1990

  3. 2000

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

The HDI was first introduced in 1990 in the Human Development Report published by the UNDP.

Multiple choice

In which year was the Air (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act enacted?

  1. 1974

  2. 1981

  3. 1986

  4. 1991
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

The Air (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act was enacted in 1981.

Multiple choice

When was GST implemented in India?

  1. July 1, 2017

  2. August 5, 2016

  3. September 16, 2018

  4. October 12, 2019
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

GST was implemented in India on July 1, 2017.

Multiple choice

In which year was the AIFF League established?

  1. 1996

  2. 2007

  3. 2010

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

The AIFF League was established in 2010 as the top-tier professional football league in India.

Multiple choice

In which year did the Indian military launch its first major humanitarian assistance operation?

  1. 1947

  2. 1962

  3. 1971

  4. 1984
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

The Indian military launched its first major humanitarian assistance operation in 1947, providing aid to refugees during the partition of India.

Multiple choice

When was service tax first introduced in India?

  1. 1991

  2. 1992

  3. 1993

  4. 1994
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Service tax was first introduced in India through the Finance Act, 1994.

Multiple choice

When was the first computer introduced in India?

  1. 1955

  2. 1960

  3. 1965

  4. 1970
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

The first computer, an IBM 1620, was introduced in India in 1960 at the Indian Institute of Technology, Bombay.

Multiple choice

The Indian Council of Arbitration is a non-profit organization that promotes arbitration in India. It was established in which year?

  1. 1965

  2. 1970

  3. 1975

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

The Indian Council of Arbitration was established in 1965.