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Organisations and Events Dates

1,785 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 edition of the Mumbai International Film Festival (MIFF) held?

  1. 1990

  2. 1995

  3. 2000

  4. 2005
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A Correct answer
Explanation

The first edition of the Mumbai International Film Festival (MIFF) was held in 1990.

Multiple choice

When was the first edition of the Kolkata International Film Festival (KIFF) held?

  1. 1995

  2. 2000

  3. 2005

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

The first edition of the Kolkata International Film Festival (KIFF) was held in 1995.

Multiple choice

When was the first edition of the Chennai International Film Festival (CIFF) held?

  1. 2003

  2. 2008

  3. 2013

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

The first edition of the Chennai International Film Festival (CIFF) was held in 2003.

Multiple choice

When was the first edition of the International Documentary and Short Film Festival of Kerala (IDSFFK) held?

  1. 1998

  2. 2003

  3. 2008

  4. 2013
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

The first edition of the International Documentary and Short Film Festival of Kerala (IDSFFK) was held in 1998.

Multiple choice

When did contemporary dance emerge in India?

  1. 1950s

  2. 1960s

  3. 1970s

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

Contemporary dance emerged in India in the 1960s, influenced by Western modern dance techniques and the desire to create a new form of dance expression that reflected the changing social and cultural landscape of the country.

Multiple choice

When was the first National Policy on Education (NPE) adopted in India?

  1. 1968

  2. 1986

  3. 1992

  4. 2005
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

The first National Policy on Education (NPE) was adopted in India in 1968.

Multiple choice

When was the second NPE adopted in India?

  1. 1986

  2. 1992

  3. 2005

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

The second NPE was adopted in India in 1986.

Multiple choice

When was the third NPE adopted in India?

  1. 1992

  2. 2005

  3. 2016

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

The third NPE was adopted in India in 1992.

Multiple choice

When was BIMSTEC established?

  1. 1997

  2. 2004

  3. 1985

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

BIMSTEC was established on 6 June 1997 in Bangkok, Thailand, with the signing of the Bangkok Declaration.

Multiple choice

In which year did the International Film Festival of India introduce a competition section for short films?

  1. 1990

  2. 2000

  3. 2010

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

The International Film Festival of India introduced a competition section for short films in 2000.

Multiple choice

The Environment (Protection) Act was enacted in India in which year?

  1. 1986

  2. 1991

  3. 1996

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

The Environment (Protection) Act was enacted in India in 1986 to protect and improve the environment, and to prevent, control, and abate environmental pollution.

Multiple choice

Which coastal zone regulation notification was introduced in India in 1991?

  1. CRZ I

  2. CRZ II

  3. CRZ III

  4. CRZ IV
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A Correct answer
Explanation

CRZ I was introduced in 1991 to regulate activities in coastal areas.

Multiple choice

The Goods and Services Tax (GST) was implemented in India in:

  1. 2016

  2. 2017

  3. 2018

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

The Goods and Services Tax (GST) was introduced in India on July 1, 2017, replacing multiple indirect taxes levied by the central and state governments.

Multiple choice

When was ISRO established?

  1. 1962

  2. 1969

  3. 1972

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

ISRO was established on August 15, 1969, by the Government of India.

Multiple choice

In which year was the Standup India scheme launched?

  1. 2016

  2. 2017

  3. 2015

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

The Standup India scheme was launched on April 5, 2015.