General Awareness

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

Which year did India implement economic liberalization policies?

  1. 1985 CE

  2. 1991 CE

  3. 1997 CE

  4. 2003 CE
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

India implemented economic liberalization policies in 1991 CE, leading to a shift towards a market-oriented economy.

Multiple choice

When did India become a member of the World Trade Organization (WTO)?

  1. 1994 CE

  2. 1995 CE

  3. 1996 CE

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

India became a member of the World Trade Organization (WTO) in 1995 CE, marking its integration into the global trading system.

Multiple choice

In which year did R. Parthasarathy receive the Shanti Swarup Bhatnagar Prize for Science and Technology?

  1. 1975

  2. 1980

  3. 1985

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

R. Parthasarathy was awarded the Shanti Swarup Bhatnagar Prize for Science and Technology in 1975.

Multiple choice

In which year did R. Parthasarathy become a Fellow of the Indian National Science Academy?

  1. 1978

  2. 1983

  3. 1988

  4. 1993
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

R. Parthasarathy was elected as a Fellow of the Indian National Science Academy in 1978.

Multiple choice

In which year did R. Parthasarathy receive the Padma Shri award from the Government of India?

  1. 1984

  2. 1989

  3. 1994

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

R. Parthasarathy was honored with the Padma Shri award in 1984.

Multiple choice

In which year did R. Parthasarathy become a member of the International Statistical Institute?

  1. 1986

  2. 1991

  3. 1996

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

R. Parthasarathy was elected as a member of the International Statistical Institute in 1986.

Multiple choice

In which year did R. Parthasarathy receive the C.V. Raman Award from the Indian National Science Academy?

  1. 1992

  2. 1997

  3. 2002

  4. 2007
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

R. Parthasarathy was awarded the C.V. Raman Award in 1992.

Multiple choice

When was the Indian Ocean Rim Association (IORA) established?

  1. 1992

  2. 1997

  3. 2002

  4. 2007
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

IORA was established in 1997 with the signing of the IORA Charter in Mauritius.

Multiple choice

When was the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) established?

  1. 1962

  2. 1969

  3. 1972

  4. 1982
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

ISRO was established on August 15, 1969, with the vision of developing India's space capabilities and promoting the use of space technology for national development.

Multiple choice

In which year was the Mid-Day Meal Scheme launched?

  1. 1992

  2. 1995

  3. 2000

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

The Mid-Day Meal Scheme was launched in 1995.

Multiple choice

In which year was the National Skill Development Corporation (NSDC) established?

  1. 2008

  2. 2009

  3. 2010

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

The National Skill Development Corporation (NSDC) was established in 2008 as a not-for-profit company under the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE).

Multiple choice

When was the Microfinance Institutions (Development and Regulation) Act, 2011 amended?

  1. 2015

  2. 2016

  3. 2017

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

The Microfinance Institutions (Development and Regulation) Act, 2011 was amended in 2015.

Multiple choice

In which year was the Daylight Saving Time Act introduced in India?

  1. 2009

  2. 2010

  3. 2011

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

The Daylight Saving Time Act was introduced in India in the year 2010.

Multiple choice

The Arjuna Award was instituted in which year?

  1. 1961

  2. 1971

  3. 1981

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

The Arjuna Award was established in 1961 to recognize outstanding achievements in sports and games.

Multiple choice

The Dronacharya Award was instituted in which year?

  1. 1985

  2. 1995

  3. 2005

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

The Dronacharya Award was established in 1985 to recognize outstanding coaches who have contributed significantly to the development of sports in India.