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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Anil Kumble made his Test debut for India in 1990 against England at Manchester. He became one of India's greatest spin bowlers, taking 619 Test wickets.
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Zaheer Khan made his international debut for India in 2000, playing his first ODI against Kenya and later his Test debut against Bangladesh. He became India's premier left-arm fast bowler.
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Irfan Pathan made his international debut for India in 2003, playing in the TVS Cup against Australia. He was a swing bowler who could also contribute handy runs lower down the order.
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Virender Sehwag made his international debut for India in 1999, playing ODIs against Pakistan. His Test debut came later in 2001 against South Africa. He became known as an aggressive opener.
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Gautam Gambhir made his international debut for India in 2003, playing his first ODI match against Bangladesh in April of that year. This marked the beginning of a distinguished cricket career.
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Sholay, one of India's most iconic films, was released in 1975. Directed by Ramesh Sippy, this film revolutionized Indian cinema with its ensemble cast and technical achievements. Option C correctly identifies the release year.
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01 April 2005
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01 April 2006
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01 April 2008
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31 Mar 2006
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Fringe Benefit Tax (FBT) was introduced in India on April 1, 2006, under the Finance Act 2005. It was levied on the value of fringe benefits provided by employers to employees. FBT was later abolished in 2009.
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Naalaya Theerpu, Vijay's debut film as a lead actor, was released in 1992. It was directed by his father S.A. Chandrasekhar. The film was not released in 1991, 1993, or 1994.
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Aishwarya Rai was crowned Miss World in 1994. The Miss World 1994 pageant was held in South Africa, and Aishwarya Rai represented India and won the title, launching her international career.
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K. Balachander's directorial debut 'Apoorva Ragangal' was released in 1975 (Option B). This groundbreaking film introduced Kamal Haasan and Rajinikanth, dealing with bold themes of inter-generational relationships. Options A, C, and D are incorrect years; the film's success established Balachander as a visionary director.
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11 OCTOBER 1984
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3 FEB 1988
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10 JUNE 1985
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15 NOVEMBER 1986
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Sania Mirza was born on November 15, 1986, in Mumbai. She is India's most successful tennis player, having won six Grand Slam titles in mixed doubles and women's doubles. She was ranked world No. 1 in doubles and retired from professional tennis in 2023 after a distinguished career.
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Aishwarya Rai won the Miss World title in 1994, the same year Sushmita Sen won Miss Universe for India. This was a landmark year for India in international pageants. The years 1995, 1997, and 1998 are incorrect.
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Dec, 2006
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Jan, 2007
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Nov, 2006
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Feb, 2007
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The last renewal work on Howrah Bridge was completed in December 2006. This is a factual question about infrastructure maintenance history.
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Aishwarya Rai won the Miss World title in 1994, which launched her international career. This victory in Sun City, South Africa, marked the beginning of her journey from model to actress.