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 National Action Plan on Climate Change (NAPCC) was launched in India in which year?

  1. 2008

  2. 2010

  3. 2012

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

The NAPCC was launched in 2008 as a comprehensive strategy to address climate change in India.

Multiple choice

The National Green Tribunal (NGT) was established in India in which year?

  1. 2006

  2. 2010

  3. 2014

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

The NGT was established in 2010 to handle environmental disputes and cases.

Multiple choice

In which year was Apparel India magazine first published?

  1. 1984

  2. 1990

  3. 1996

  4. 2002
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Apparel India magazine was first published in 1984.

Multiple choice

Kuchipudi's inclusion in the UNESCO's Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity occurred in which year?

  1. 2008

  2. 2010

  3. 2012

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

Kuchipudi was inscribed on UNESCO's Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity in 2008, recognizing its exceptional cultural significance.

Multiple choice

In which year were the National Film Awards for Best Short Film first given?

  1. 1955

  2. 1960

  3. 1965

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

The National Film Awards for Best Short Film were first given in 1955.

Multiple choice

The Golden Quadrilateral, a network of highways connecting major cities in India, was completed in which year?

  1. 2000

  2. 2005

  3. 2010

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

The Golden Quadrilateral was completed in 2012, connecting major cities like Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai, and Kolkata.

Multiple choice

The Vande Bharat Express, India's first semi-high-speed train, was introduced in which year?

  1. 2018

  2. 2019

  3. 2020

  4. 2021
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

The Vande Bharat Express was introduced in 2019, connecting major cities like Delhi and Varanasi.

Multiple choice

In which year was the National Informatics Centre (NIC) established?

  1. 1976

  2. 1977

  3. 1978

  4. 1979
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

The National Informatics Centre (NIC) was established in 1976 as an autonomous organization under the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology, Government of India.

Multiple choice

In which year was the National Remote Sensing Agency (NRSA) established?

  1. 1966

  2. 1975

  3. 1982

  4. 1992
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

NRSA was established in 1982 under the Department of Space, Government of India.

Multiple choice

When was the first accreditation agency established in India?

  1. 1987

  2. 1994

  3. 2000

  4. 2006
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

The National Board of Accreditation (NBA) was established in 1987 as the first accreditation agency in India.

Multiple choice

When was the National Policy on Education (NPE) revised to include school accreditation?

  1. 1986

  2. 1992

  3. 2005

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

The National Policy on Education (NPE) was revised in 1992 to include school accreditation as a key component of the education system.

Multiple choice

In which year was the Indian Health Service (IHS) established?

  1. 1921

  2. 1955

  3. 1975

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

The IHS was established in 1955 under the Public Health Service Act.

Multiple choice

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

  1. 1962

  2. 1969

  3. 1972

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

ISRO was established on August 15, 1962, 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 Indian Basketball Federation (IBF) established?

  1. 1936

  2. 1948

  3. 1952

  4. 1960
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

The Indian Basketball Federation (IBF) was established in 1936.

Multiple choice

When was the first National Basketball League (NBL) held in India?

  1. 2007

  2. 2006

  3. 2008

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

The first National Basketball League (NBL) was held in India in 2007.