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

When was the first National Sports Festival for the Disabled held in India?

  1. 1984

  2. 1988

  3. 1992

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

The first National Sports Festival for the Disabled was held in New Delhi in 1984.

Multiple choice

In which year did the Supreme Court of India recognize the rights of transgender individuals?

  1. 2014

  2. 2016

  3. 2018

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

In 2014, the Supreme Court of India recognized the rights of transgender individuals in the landmark case of National Legal Services Authority v. Union of India. The Court held that transgender individuals have the right to self-identification, the right to change their name and gender on official documents, and the right to access education, employment, and healthcare.

Multiple choice

When was the National Skill Development Agency (NSDA) established?

  1. 2008

  2. 2009

  3. 2010

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

The National Skill Development Agency (NSDA) was established in 2009 under the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship.

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

The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) was established in 1969 with the vision of advancing space technology and promoting the exploration and utilization of space for national development.

Multiple choice

When was the National Food Security Mission launched?

  1. 2006

  2. 2007

  3. 2008

  4. 2009
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

The National Food Security Mission was launched in 2007 by the Government of India.

Multiple choice

When was the Indian Hockey Federation (IHF) established?

  1. 1925

  2. 1935

  3. 1945

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

The Indian Hockey Federation (IHF) was established in 1925.

Multiple choice

When was the first satellite communication system in India established?

  1. 1969

  2. 1971

  3. 1973

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

The first satellite communication system in India was established in 1971.

Multiple choice

When was the first mobile phone network in India launched?

  1. 1992

  2. 1994

  3. 1996

  4. 1998
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

The first mobile phone network in India was launched in 1992.

Multiple choice

When was the first internet connection in India established?

  1. 1986

  2. 1988

  3. 1990

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

The first internet connection in India was established in 1986.

Multiple choice

When was the IPCC established?

  1. 1988

  2. 1992

  3. 1997

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

The IPCC was established in 1988 by the World Meteorological Organization (WMO) and the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP).

Multiple choice

When was the Department of Biotechnology (DBT) established in India?

  1. 1986

  2. 1991

  3. 1996

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

The Department of Biotechnology (DBT) was established in 1986 under the Ministry of Science and Technology to promote research and development in biotechnology in India.

Multiple choice

When was the Indian Institute of Tropical Meteorology (IITM) established?

  1. 1962

  2. 1972

  3. 1982

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

IITM was established in 1962 as a constituent unit of the Ministry of Earth Sciences, Government of India.

Multiple choice

When was the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) established?

  1. 1921

  2. 1935

  3. 1947

  4. 1956
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

The Reserve Bank of India was established on April 1, 1935, under the Reserve Bank of India Act, 1934.

Multiple choice

In which year was the Remote Sensing Applications Centre (RSAC) established?

  1. 1975

  2. 1985

  3. 1995

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

RSAC was established in the year 1985.

Multiple choice

The 'Fit India Movement' was launched by the Indian government in _____.

  1. 2018

  2. 2019

  3. 2020

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

The 'Fit India Movement' was initiated by the Indian government in 2018 to promote fitness and healthy lifestyles among citizens.