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 Rajdhani Express first introduced?

  1. 1969

  2. 1972

  3. 1975

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

The Rajdhani Express was first introduced in 1969, connecting New Delhi and Howrah.

Multiple choice

In which year was the first edition of the Indi-pop Awards held?

  1. 2000

  2. 2005

  3. 2010

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

The inaugural Indi-pop Awards ceremony took place in the year 2000, marking the beginning of the annual recognition of Indi-pop artists.

Multiple choice

In which year was the Indian National Security Guard (NSG) established?

  1. 1984

  2. 1986

  3. 1988

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

The Indian National Security Guard (NSG) was established in 1984 as a federal contingency force to deal with terrorist activities and hijackings.

Multiple choice

When did India win its first major international polo tournament?

  1. 1936

  2. 1956

  3. 1976

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

India won its first major international polo tournament, the Westchester Cup, in 1936. The team was captained by Maharaja Bhupinder Singh of Patiala.

Multiple choice

When was the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) Act enacted?

  1. 1990

  2. 1991

  3. 1992

  4. 1993
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

The SEBI Act was enacted in 1992 to regulate the securities market in India.

Multiple choice

When did India begin exporting military equipment and services?

  1. 1960s

  2. 1970s

  3. 1980s

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

India's military exports began in the 1960s, with the export of small arms and ammunition to neighboring countries.

Multiple choice

In which year was the Indian Institute of Remote Sensing (IIRS) established?

  1. 1966

  2. 1976

  3. 1986

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

IIRS was established in 1966 under the Department of Space, Government of India.

Multiple choice

When did the first major wave of political decentralization occur in India?

  1. 1947

  2. 1950

  3. 1973

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

The first major wave of political decentralization in India occurred in 1992 with the passage of the 73rd and 74th Constitutional Amendments.

Multiple choice

In which year were the Star Screen Awards first held?

  1. 1995

  2. 1997

  3. 2000

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

The Star Screen Awards were first held in 1995, recognizing outstanding achievements in Indian cinema.

Multiple choice

Which year was the Digital India Programme launched?

  1. 2014

  2. 2015

  3. 2016

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

The Digital India Programme was launched on July 1, 2014, by the then Prime Minister of India, Shri Narendra Modi.

Multiple choice

When was the YSR Telangana Party founded?

  1. 2009

  2. 2010

  3. 2011

  4. 2012
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

The YSR Telangana Party was founded on 9th March 2011.

Multiple choice

When was the National Geophysical Research Institute (NGRI) established?

  1. 1961

  2. 1967

  3. 1973

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

The National Geophysical Research Institute (NGRI) was established in 1961.

Multiple choice

When was ISRO established?

  1. 1962

  2. 1969

  3. 1972

  4. 1982
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

When did India first send an expedition to Antarctica?

  1. 1981

  2. 1982

  3. 1983

  4. 1984
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

India's first expedition to Antarctica was in 1981, led by Dr. V.K. Raina.

Multiple choice

When was NABVET established?

  1. 1996

  2. 2002

  3. 2008

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

NABVET was established in 2002 under the Ministry of Human Resource Development (MHRD), Government of India.