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

The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) was established in which year?

  1. 1990

  2. 1992

  3. 1994

  4. 1996
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
Correct answer
Explanation

The National Human Rights Commission was established in 1993 through the Protection of Human Rights Act.

Multiple choice

When was the India-ASEAN Free Trade Agreement (FTA) signed?

  1. 2003

  2. 2005

  3. 2007

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

The India-ASEAN Free Trade Agreement (FTA) was signed in 2009.

Multiple choice

When was the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) signed?

  1. 2018

  2. 2019

  3. 2020

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

The Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) was signed in 2020.

Multiple choice

The Wealth Tax Act, 1957 was repealed in:

  1. 1985

  2. 1990

  3. 1995

  4. 2000
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

The Wealth Tax Act, 1957 was repealed in 1990.

Multiple choice

In which year was the Cinematograph Act, which established the CBFC, amended to include provisions specifically addressing caste-based discrimination in films?

  1. 1952

  2. 1978

  3. 1995

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

The Cinematograph Act was amended in 1978 to include Section 5B, which prohibits the certification of films that are likely to promote caste-based hatred or contempt.

Multiple choice

When was the National Film Archive of India (NFAI) established?

  1. 1951

  2. 1961

  3. 1971

  4. 1981
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

The National Film Archive of India (NFAI) was established in 1961 under the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, Government of India.

Multiple choice

In which year was the first Saraswati Samman awarded?

  1. 1976

  2. 1977

  3. 1978

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

The first Saraswati Samman was awarded in 1976 to Umashankar Joshi for his work 'Nisheeth'.

Multiple choice

In which year was the Bharatiya Jnanpith Award first given?

  1. 1965

  2. 1975

  3. 1985

  4. 1995
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

The Bharatiya Jnanpith Award was first given in 1965.

Multiple choice

In which year was the Vyas Samman first given?

  1. 1975

  2. 1985

  3. 1995

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

The Vyas Samman was first given in 1991.

Multiple choice

Which year did India submit its Intended Nationally Determined Contribution (INDC) to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC)?

  1. 2015

  2. 2016

  3. 2017

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

India submitted its INDC to the UNFCCC in 2015, outlining its climate change mitigation and adaptation goals.

Multiple choice

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

  1. 1990

  2. 1995

  3. 2000

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

The inaugural edition of the Mumbai International Film Festival took place in 1990, marking the beginning of its journey as a prominent film festival in India.

Multiple choice

What is the target set by the government of India for achieving universal literacy?

  1. 2020

  2. 2025

  3. 2030

  4. 2035
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

The government of India has set a target of achieving universal literacy by 2030.

Multiple choice

When was the first edition of the Tata Literature Live! Mumbai Literature Festival held?

  1. 2010

  2. 2011

  3. 2012

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

The first edition of the Tata Literature Live! Mumbai Literature Festival was held in 2010.

Multiple choice

When was ND Studios Film City established?

  1. 1962

  2. 1972

  3. 1982

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

ND Studios Film City was founded in 1962, making it one of the oldest film studios in India.

Multiple choice

When was 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, by the Government of India.