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
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Thalapathi was released in 1991, directed by Mani Ratnam and starring Rajinikanth and Mammootty. It's loosely based on the Mahabharata character Karna. 1990 and 1992 are close but incorrect years.
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Baasha is a 1995 Indian Tamil-language action film directed by Suresh Krissna and starring Rajinikanth. It is one of Rajinikanth's most iconic films and became a major commercial success. The film's story follows an auto rickshaw driver who has a mysterious past as a don in Mumbai.
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Doordarshan, India's public service broadcaster, began its first experimental telecast in Delhi on September 15, 1959, with a small transmitter and a makeshift studio.
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Color TV was introduced in India in 1982, coinciding with the Asian Games held in New Delhi. Doordarshan began color broadcasts to cover the event, marking a significant milestone in Indian television history.
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Bhumika Chawla married yoga guru Bharat Thakur in 2007 in a private ceremony. The wedding took place after her established career in Telugu, Tamil, and Hindi cinema, marking a new chapter in her personal life.
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India first demonstrated nuclear capability with Operation Smiling Buddha in 1974 at Pokhran. While tests were also conducted in 1998 (Operation Shakti), the question asks when India became a nuclear power, which was 1974.
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2006 & 2003
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2006 & 2004
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2004 & 2006
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2007 & 2004
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Dhoom was released in 2004, and its sequel Dhoom 2 followed in 2006. The films became a major Bollywood franchise known for their action sequences and heist themes.
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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.