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 Y. S. Jaganmohan Reddy become the Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh?

  1. 2014

  2. 2015

  3. 2016

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

Y. S. Jaganmohan Reddy became the Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh in 2019.

Multiple choice

In which year was the Indian Kabaddi Team (IKT) officially formed?

  1. 1950

  2. 1955

  3. 1960

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

The Indian Kabaddi Team (IKT) was officially formed in 1960 under the auspices of the Amateur Kabaddi Federation of India (AKFI).

Multiple choice

In which year was the Basketball Federation of India League (BFIL) founded?

  1. 2012

  2. 2015

  3. 2018

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

The Basketball Federation of India League (BFIL) was established in the year 2015.

Multiple choice

When was the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) established?

  1. 1928

  2. 1932

  3. 1948

  4. 1952
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A Correct answer
Explanation

The BCCI was established on December 19, 1928, at a meeting held in Bombay (now Mumbai).

Multiple choice

The Supreme Court of India was established in:

  1. 1950

  2. 1955

  3. 1960

  4. 1965
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A Correct answer
Explanation

The Supreme Court of India was established in 1950.

Multiple choice

The Supreme Court of India was established in:

  1. 1950

  2. 1955

  3. 1960

  4. 1965
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A Correct answer
Explanation

The Supreme Court of India was established in 1950.

Multiple choice

When was the Rajdhani Express first introduced?

  1. 1969

  2. 1972

  3. 1975

  4. 1980
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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A Correct answer
Explanation

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