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

In which year was the National Centre for Polar and Ocean Research (NCPOR) established?

  1. 1981

  2. 1986

  3. 1998

  4. 2004
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A Correct answer
Explanation

NCPOR was established in 1981 under the Ministry of Earth Sciences.

Multiple choice

When was GST implemented in India?

  1. July 1, 2017

  2. July 1, 2018

  3. July 1, 2019

  4. July 1, 2020
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

GST was implemented in India on July 1, 2017.

Multiple choice

The Kendra Sahitya Akademi, a regional branch of the Sahitya Akademi, was established in which year?

  1. 1956

  2. 1958

  3. 1960

  4. 1962
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

The Kendra Sahitya Akademi was established in 1958 to promote and develop Indian literature in the regional languages of India.

Multiple choice

When was the National Policy on Dance formulated in India?

  1. 1989

  2. 1999

  3. 2009

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

The National Policy on Dance was formulated in 1989 by the Government of India to provide a framework for the development and promotion of dance in the country.

Multiple choice

When was the first women's national sports federation established in India?

  1. 1929

  2. 1936

  3. 1947

  4. 1954
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

The first women's national sports federation in India, the All India Women's Hockey Association, was established in 1929.

Multiple choice

In which year did M. S. Narasimhan receive the Shanti Swarup Bhatnagar Prize for Science and Technology?

  1. 1968

  2. 1970

  3. 1972

  4. 1974
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

M. S. Narasimhan received the Shanti Swarup Bhatnagar Prize for Science and Technology in 1970 for his outstanding contributions to mathematics, particularly in the fields of algebraic geometry and differential geometry.

Multiple choice

In which year was M. S. Narasimhan elected as a Fellow of the Royal Society?

  1. 1977

  2. 1979

  3. 1981

  4. 1983
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

M. S. Narasimhan was elected as a Fellow of the Royal Society in 1981 in recognition of his outstanding contributions to mathematics.

Multiple choice

In which year did M. S. Narasimhan receive the Padma Bhushan award?

  1. 1983

  2. 1985

  3. 1987

  4. 1989
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

M. S. Narasimhan received the Padma Bhushan award in 1987 for his outstanding contributions to mathematics.

Multiple choice

When was VAT introduced in India?

  1. 2013

  2. 2017

  3. 2005

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

VAT was introduced in India on April 1, 2005, replacing the General Sales Tax (GST).

Multiple choice

When was the first edition of the Mumbai International Film Festival (MIFF) held?

  1. 1990

  2. 1995

  3. 2000

  4. 2005
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
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
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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.