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 did R. Parthasarathy become a member of the International Statistical Institute?

  1. 1986

  2. 1991

  3. 1996

  4. 2001
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

R. Parthasarathy was elected as a member of the International Statistical Institute in 1986.

Multiple choice

In which year did R. Parthasarathy receive the C.V. Raman Award from the Indian National Science Academy?

  1. 1992

  2. 1997

  3. 2002

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

R. Parthasarathy was awarded the C.V. Raman Award in 1992.

Multiple choice

When was the Indian Ocean Rim Association (IORA) established?

  1. 1992

  2. 1997

  3. 2002

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

IORA was established in 1997 with the signing of the IORA Charter in Mauritius.

Multiple choice

When was the Indian Space Research Organisation (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, with the vision of developing India's space capabilities and promoting the use of space technology for national development.

Multiple choice

In which year was the Mid-Day Meal Scheme launched?

  1. 1992

  2. 1995

  3. 2000

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

The Mid-Day Meal Scheme was launched in 1995.

Multiple choice

In which year was the National Skill Development Corporation (NSDC) established?

  1. 2008

  2. 2009

  3. 2010

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

The National Skill Development Corporation (NSDC) was established in 2008 as a not-for-profit company under the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE).

Multiple choice

When was the Microfinance Institutions (Development and Regulation) Act, 2011 amended?

  1. 2015

  2. 2016

  3. 2017

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

The Microfinance Institutions (Development and Regulation) Act, 2011 was amended in 2015.

Multiple choice

In which year was the Daylight Saving Time Act introduced in India?

  1. 2009

  2. 2010

  3. 2011

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

The Daylight Saving Time Act was introduced in India in the year 2010.

Multiple choice

The Arjuna Award was instituted in which year?

  1. 1961

  2. 1971

  3. 1981

  4. 1991
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

The Arjuna Award was established in 1961 to recognize outstanding achievements in sports and games.

Multiple choice

The Dronacharya Award was instituted in which year?

  1. 1985

  2. 1995

  3. 2005

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

The Dronacharya Award was established in 1985 to recognize outstanding coaches who have contributed significantly to the development of sports in India.

Multiple choice

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

  1. 1972

  2. 1973

  3. 1974

  4. 1975
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

The Handball Federation of India (HFI) was established in 1973.

Multiple choice

In which year was the Indian Hockey Federation (IHF) established?

  1. 1925

  2. 1927

  3. 1935

  4. 1947
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

The Indian Hockey Federation (IHF) was established in 1925 to govern and promote field hockey in India.

Multiple choice

In which year did the Indian women's hockey team make its Olympic debut?

  1. 1980

  2. 1996

  3. 2000

  4. 2004
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

The Indian women's hockey team made its Olympic debut at the 1980 Summer Olympics in Moscow.

Multiple choice

In which year was the Indian Volleyball Federation (IVF) founded?

  1. 1936

  2. 1947

  3. 1951

  4. 1961
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

The Indian Volleyball Federation (IVF) was established in 1951.

Multiple choice

When was the Sports Authority of India (SAI) established?

  1. 1984

  2. 1991

  3. 1998

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

The Sports Authority of India (SAI) was established in 1984 to promote sports in India and to develop a strong sporting culture in the country.