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

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.

Multiple choice

When was Astrosat launched?

  1. 2008

  2. 2013

  3. 2015

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

Astrosat was launched on September 28, 2015, from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre in Sriharikota, India.

Multiple choice

In which year was the first FDI policy for the healthcare sector introduced in India?

  1. 1991

  2. 1997

  3. 2002

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

The first FDI policy for the healthcare sector was introduced in India in 1997, allowing 100% FDI in hospitals and diagnostic centers.

Multiple choice

What is the target year set by the government to achieve slum-free cities in India?

  1. 2022

  2. 2025

  3. 2030

  4. 2035
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

The government has set a target of 2025 to achieve slum-free cities in India.

Multiple choice

When was the Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO) established?

  1. 1959

  2. 1962

  3. 1969

  4. 1972
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

The Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO) was established on August 15, 1962, with the vision of advancing space technology and research in India.

Multiple choice

In which year were the inaugural Indian Rock Awards held?

  1. 2005

  2. 2007

  3. 2010

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

The first edition of the Indian Rock Awards took place in 2005, marking the beginning of this prestigious event.

Multiple choice

In which year was the Shatabdi Express first introduced?

  1. 1966

  2. 1986

  3. 1996

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

The Shatabdi Express was first introduced in 1986, connecting New Delhi and Jhansi.

Multiple choice

When was the first coaching institute in India established?

  1. 1885

  2. 1925

  3. 1950

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

The first coaching institute in India was established in 1885 by Prof. V. R. Narlikar in Mumbai.

Multiple choice

Which year did the Government of India launch the Make in India campaign?

  1. 2014

  2. 2015

  3. 2016

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

The Make in India campaign was launched by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on September 25, 2014, with the aim of transforming India into a global manufacturing hub.

Multiple choice

When was the Planning Commission established in India?

  1. 1938

  2. 1947

  3. 1950

  4. 1955
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

The Planning Commission was established in India on March 15, 1950.