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 Soil Survey of India established?

  1. 1956

  2. 1966

  3. 1976

  4. 1986
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A Correct answer
Explanation

The Soil Survey of India was established in 1956 under the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare.

Multiple choice

When was the Reserve Bank of India established?

  1. 1935

  2. 1947

  3. 1950

  4. 1960
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A Correct answer
Explanation

The Reserve Bank of India was established on April 1, 1935.

Multiple choice

The Ajanta Caves were declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in which year?

  1. 1983

  2. 1984

  3. 1985

  4. 1986
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A Correct answer
Explanation

The Ajanta Caves were inscribed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1983.

Multiple choice

When was the Hockey India League (HIL) launched?

  1. 2010

  2. 2012

  3. 2013

  4. 2015
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C Correct answer
Explanation

The Hockey India League (HIL) was launched in 2013.

Multiple choice

When was ICSID established?

  1. 1965

  2. 1975

  3. 1985

  4. 1995
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A Correct answer
Explanation

ICSID was established in 1965 under the Convention on the Settlement of Investment Disputes between States and Nationals of Other States.

Multiple choice

When was the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) established in India?

  1. 1952

  2. 1962

  3. 1972

  4. 1982
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A Correct answer
Explanation

The CBFC was established in 1952 under the Cinematograph Act of 1952.

Multiple choice

The SAARC Preferential Trading Arrangement (SAPTA) was signed in which year?

  1. 1993

  2. 1995

  3. 1997

  4. 2000
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A Correct answer
Explanation

SAPTA was signed in 1993 as a framework for preferential trading among the SAARC countries.

Multiple choice

The South Asian Free Trade Area (SAFTA) was established in which year?

  1. 2004

  2. 2006

  3. 2008

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

SAFTA was established in 2006 as a free trade area among the SAARC countries.

Multiple choice

When was the National Programme of Nutritional Support to Primary Education (NP-NSPE) launched?

  1. 2004-05

  2. 2005-06

  3. 2006-07

  4. 2007-08
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A Correct answer
Explanation

The NP-NSPE was launched in 2004-05 by the Government of India.

Multiple choice

The Green Revolution, which led to a significant increase in agricultural productivity in India, began in which year?

  1. 1960

  2. 1965

  3. 1970

  4. 1975
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A Correct answer
Explanation

The Green Revolution, initiated in the 1960s, involved the introduction of high-yielding crop varieties, improved irrigation techniques, and the use of fertilizers and pesticides, resulting in increased agricultural productivity and food security in India.

Multiple choice

The Pokhran-II nuclear tests, which demonstrated India's nuclear capabilities, were conducted in which year?

  1. 1974

  2. 1984

  3. 1998

  4. 2002
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C Correct answer
Explanation

The Pokhran-II nuclear tests, conducted in 1998, were a series of five nuclear explosions carried out by India in the Pokhran region of Rajasthan, marking a significant milestone in the country's nuclear program.

Multiple choice

The Right to Information Act, which promotes transparency and accountability in governance, was enacted in which year?

  1. 2000

  2. 2005

  3. 2010

  4. 2015
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B Correct answer
Explanation

The Right to Information Act, passed in 2005, grants citizens the right to access information held by public authorities, fostering transparency and accountability in governance.

Multiple choice

The National Mission on Education for Environment and Sustainable Development (NMEESD) was launched in India in which year?

  1. 2009

  2. 2010

  3. 2011

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

The National Mission on Education for Environment and Sustainable Development (NMEESD) was launched in India in 2010.

Multiple choice

The Paryavaran Mitra scheme was launched by the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change in which year?

  1. 2010

  2. 2011

  3. 2012

  4. 2013
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B Correct answer
Explanation

The Paryavaran Mitra scheme was launched by the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change in 2011.

Multiple choice

When was the Centre for Statistics and Data Science established?

  1. 2018

  2. 2019

  3. 2020

  4. 2021
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A Correct answer
Explanation

The Centre for Statistics and Data Science was established in 2018 by the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation.