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

When was the Indian National Centre for Ocean Information Services (INCOIS) established?

  1. 1999

  2. 2001

  3. 2003

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

INCOIS was established in 1999 under the Ministry of Earth Sciences (MoES), Government of India.

Multiple choice

When was ISRO established?

  1. 1962

  2. 1963

  3. 1964

  4. 1965
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

ISRO was established on 15th August 1962.

Multiple choice

When was the first same-sex marriage performed in India?

  1. 2009

  2. 2018

  3. 2014

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

The first same-sex marriage in India was performed in 2018, when two women, Abhina Aher and Sakshi Juneja, got married in a temple in Maharashtra.

Multiple choice

The Khelo India Scheme was launched in which year?

  1. 2014

  2. 2016

  3. 2018

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

The Khelo India Scheme was launched in 2016 by the Government of India with the aim of promoting sports at the grassroots level and identifying and nurturing young talent.

Multiple choice

The Sports Authority of India (SAI) was established in which year?

  1. 1954

  2. 1961

  3. 1984

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

The Sports Authority of India (SAI) was established in 1984 by the Government of India as the apex body for the development of sports in the country.

Multiple choice

The National Sports Development Fund (NSDF) was set up in which year?

  1. 1998

  2. 2001

  3. 2004

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

The National Sports Development Fund (NSDF) was set up in 1998 by the Government of India to mobilize financial resources from various sources for the promotion and development of sports in the country.

Multiple choice

When was the first metro rail system in India inaugurated?

  1. 1984

  2. 1992

  3. 2002

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

The first metro rail system in India was inaugurated in Calcutta (now Kolkata) in 1984.

Multiple choice

A.P.J. Abdul Kalam served as the President of India from which year to which year?

  1. 2002-2007

  2. 2007-2012

  3. 2012-2017

  4. 2017-2022
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

A.P.J. Abdul Kalam served as the President of India from 2002 to 2007.

Multiple choice

What is the target year for achieving universal elementary education in India?

  1. 2010

  2. 2015

  3. 2020

  4. 2025
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

The target year for achieving universal elementary education in India is 2025.

Multiple choice

When was the Inter-State Council established?

  1. 1950

  2. 1960

  3. 1970

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

The Inter-State Council was established in 1990 by the 42nd Amendment to the Constitution of India.

Multiple choice

When was the Handball Federation of India (HFI) established?

  1. 1972

  2. 1982

  3. 1992

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

The Handball Federation of India (HFI) was founded in 1972 to govern and promote Handball in India.

Multiple choice

When did the Indian Handball team make its debut at the Asian Games?

  1. 1982

  2. 1990

  3. 1998

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

The Indian Handball team made its debut at the Asian Games in 1982.

Multiple choice

When was the Badminton Association of India (BAI) founded?

  1. 1934

  2. 1947

  3. 1951

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

The Badminton Association of India (BAI) was founded in 1934.

Multiple choice

The India-Japan Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) was signed in which year?

  1. 2011

  2. 2015

  3. 2018

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

The India-Japan CEPA was signed in 2011, marking a significant milestone in their economic partnership.

Multiple choice

The Sangeet Natak Akademi was established in which year?

  1. 1952

  2. 1962

  3. 1972

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

The Sangeet Natak Akademi was established in 1952. It is the national academy for music, dance, and drama in India.