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 second NPE adopted in India?

  1. 1986

  2. 1992

  3. 2005

  4. 2016
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A Correct answer
Explanation

The second NPE was adopted in India in 1986.

Multiple choice

When was the third NPE adopted in India?

  1. 1992

  2. 2005

  3. 2016

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

The third NPE was adopted in India in 1992.

Multiple choice

When was BIMSTEC established?

  1. 1997

  2. 2004

  3. 1985

  4. 2010
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A Correct answer
Explanation

BIMSTEC was established on 6 June 1997 in Bangkok, Thailand, with the signing of the Bangkok Declaration.

Multiple choice

In which year did the International Film Festival of India introduce a competition section for short films?

  1. 1990

  2. 2000

  3. 2010

  4. 2020
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

The International Film Festival of India introduced a competition section for short films in 2000.

Multiple choice

The Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act was enacted in India in which year?

  1. 1974

  2. 1981

  3. 1991

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

The Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act was enacted in India in 1974 to prevent and control water pollution and to maintain or restore the wholesomeness of water.

Multiple choice

The Environment (Protection) Act was enacted in India in which year?

  1. 1986

  2. 1991

  3. 1996

  4. 2001
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A Correct answer
Explanation

The Environment (Protection) Act was enacted in India in 1986 to protect and improve the environment, and to prevent, control, and abate environmental pollution.

Multiple choice

Which coastal zone regulation notification was introduced in India in 1991?

  1. CRZ I

  2. CRZ II

  3. CRZ III

  4. CRZ IV
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A Correct answer
Explanation

CRZ I was introduced in 1991 to regulate activities in coastal areas.

Multiple choice

The Goods and Services Tax (GST) was implemented in India in:

  1. 2016

  2. 2017

  3. 2018

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

The Goods and Services Tax (GST) was introduced in India on July 1, 2017, replacing multiple indirect taxes levied by the central and state governments.

Multiple choice

When was ISRO established?

  1. 1962

  2. 1969

  3. 1972

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

ISRO was established on August 15, 1969, by the Government of India.

Multiple choice

In which year was the Standup India scheme launched?

  1. 2016

  2. 2017

  3. 2015

  4. 2018
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C Correct answer
Explanation

The Standup India scheme was launched on April 5, 2015.

Multiple choice

The Mauritius Sports Museum was established in which year?

  1. 1985

  2. 1995

  3. 2005

  4. 2015
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A Correct answer
Explanation

The Mauritius Sports Museum was founded in 1985 to preserve and showcase the sporting heritage of Mauritius.

Multiple choice

When was the BharatNet project launched?

  1. 2011

  2. 2014

  3. 2016

  4. 2018
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A Correct answer
Explanation

The BharatNet project was launched in 2011 by the Government of India.

Multiple choice

The Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan (SSA) was launched in which year?

  1. 1993

  2. 2000

  3. 2001

  4. 2002
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C Correct answer
Explanation

The SSA was launched in 2001 with the aim of providing free and compulsory education to all children between the ages of 6 and 14 years.

Multiple choice

The Rashtriya Madhyamik Shiksha Abhiyan (RMSA) was launched in which year?

  1. 2007

  2. 2008

  3. 2009

  4. 2010
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C Correct answer
Explanation

The RMSA was launched in 2009 with the aim of improving the quality of secondary education in India.

Multiple choice

The National Mission on Education through Information and Communication Technology (NMEICT) was launched in which year?

  1. 2009

  2. 2010

  3. 2011

  4. 2012
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A Correct answer
Explanation

The NMEICT was launched in 2009 with the aim of integrating ICT into the education system.