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

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.

Multiple choice

When did reggae music first emerge in India?

  1. 1960s

  2. 1970s

  3. 1980s

  4. 1990s
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Reggae music first gained popularity in India during the 1970s, with artists like Bob Marley and Peter Tosh becoming influential figures.

Multiple choice

In which year did the Indian government first allow FDI in the education sector?

  1. 2000

  2. 2005

  3. 2010

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

The Indian government first allowed FDI in the education sector in the year 2000, through the Foreign Exchange Management Act (FEMA).

Multiple choice

When was the first commercial natural gas well drilled in India?

  1. 1953

  2. 1961

  3. 1970

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

The first commercial natural gas well in India was drilled in 1961 at Ankleshwar in Gujarat.

Multiple choice

In which year was the Film and Television Institute of India (FTII) established?

  1. 1960

  2. 1961

  3. 1962

  4. 1963
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

FTII was established in 1960 by the Government of India.

Multiple choice

The Integration of Sikkim was completed in which year?

  1. 1975

  2. 1976

  3. 1977

  4. 1978
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

The Integration of Sikkim was completed in 1975 when Sikkim became the 22nd state of India.

Multiple choice

When was the Three-Language Formula adopted by the Government of India?

  1. 1947

  2. 1950

  3. 1968

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

The Three-Language Formula was adopted by the Government of India in 1968.

Multiple choice

When was the Telangana Astronomical Society founded?

  1. 2007

  2. 2010

  3. 2013

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

The Telangana Astronomical Society was founded in 2010 by a group of amateur astronomers led by K. S. Krishnan.

Multiple choice

In which year was the Central Vigilance Commission (CVC) established?

  1. 1964

  2. 1970

  3. 1975

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

The CVC was established in 1964 by a resolution of the Government of India.

Multiple choice

In which year was the Indian Basketball Federation (IBF) established?

  1. 1936

  2. 1948

  3. 1956

  4. 1964
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

The Indian Basketball Federation (IBF) was founded in 1936 to govern and promote basketball in India.

Multiple choice

In which year did the Indian women's basketball team make its debut at the Asian Games?

  1. 1974

  2. 1982

  3. 1990

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

The Indian women's basketball team made its debut at the Asian Games in 1974, held in Tehran, Iran.

Multiple choice

In which year did the Indian men's basketball team qualify for the FIBA World Championship for the first time?

  1. 2006

  2. 2010

  3. 2014

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

The Indian men's basketball team made its debut at the FIBA World Championship in 2014, held in Spain.

Multiple choice

When was the National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT) established?

  1. 1961

  2. 1968

  3. 1976

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

The National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT) was established in 1961 as an apex body for promoting educational research and development in India.

Multiple choice

When did the concept of sports merchandising first emerge in India?

  1. 1980s

  2. 1990s

  3. 2000s

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

The concept of sports merchandising in India gained momentum in the 1990s, coinciding with the rise of professional sports leagues and the increasing popularity of sports in the country.

Multiple choice

In which year was the Soil Health Card Scheme launched?

  1. 2014

  2. 2015

  3. 2016

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

The Soil Health Card Scheme was launched in 2015 by the Government of India.