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
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In 1976, for the first time in Indian Test cricket history, all 11 batsmen reached double-digit scores in an innings. This occurred during a Test match against New Zealand. Prior to this, at least one batsman would always be dismissed for a single-digit score in Indian innings.
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20th January 2010
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19th January 2010
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18th January 2010
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25th January 2010
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The IPL 2010 auction was held on January 19, 2010. This auction saw several high-profile players changing teams and was a significant event ahead of the third IPL season. The auction took place in Mumbai.
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20th January 2010
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19th January 2010
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18th January 2010
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25th January 2010
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The IPL 2010 auction was held on January 19, 2010. This auction saw several high-profile players changing teams and was a significant event ahead of the third IPL season. The auction took place in Mumbai.
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J.R.D. Tata was awarded Bharat Ratna in 1992 for his extraordinary contributions to Indian industry, aviation, and nation-building. He founded Tata Airlines (later Air India) and led the Tata Group for decades.
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India's first mobile telephone service started in 1985 in Delhi with Modicom. However, widespread commercial mobile services began later in the 1990s after reforms. The correct answer 1985 refers to this initial pilot service.
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Virender Sehwag made his international debut in 1999, playing his first ODI against Pakistan. His aggressive opening batting style revolutionized modern cricket.
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Rahul Dravid made his ODI debut in 1996 against Sri Lanka. Known as 'The Wall,' Dravid became one of India's most dependable batsmen across formats.
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Zaheer Khan made his international debut in 2000, playing against Kenya in the ICC KnockOut Trophy. He became India's premier left-arm fast bowler.
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Yuvraj Singh made his ODI debut in 2000 against Kenya at the ICC KnockOut Trophy. He became famous for his aggressive left-handed batting and exceptional fielding.
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Harbhajan Singh made his Test debut in 1998 against Australia in Bangalore. His off-spin bowling, especially the doosra, made him a key match-winner for India.
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Sachin Tendulkar made his international debut for India in a Test match against Pakistan in November 1989. He was only 16 years old at the time, making him one of the youngest debutants in history.
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Gautam Gambhir made his international debut in 2003 with a Test match against Australia. His ODI debut followed in 2004 against Bangladesh as an opening batsman.
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Suresh Raina made his ODI debut in 2005 against Sri Lanka. An aggressive middle-order batsman and brilliant fielder, he became a key limited-overs specialist.