Organisations and Events Dates

Rahul Dravid was born on January 11, 1973 in Indore, Madhya Pradesh. This date is well-documented in cricket records and biographical sources. Option A is close but has the wrong date (12th instead of 11th), while options B and D have different months or years.

Mumbai's name was officially changed from Bombay in 1995 when the Shiv Sena-BJP coalition government came to power in Maharashtra. The name Mumbai derives from Mumbadevi, the patron goddess of the city's Koli community. This renaming was part of a broader movement to reclaim indigenous city names across India.

Bombay was officially renamed Mumbai in 1995, when the Shiv Sena-led government changed the name to reflect the local Marathi pronunciation. The change was part of a broader movement to reclaim indigenous city names.

The National Investment Fund (NIF) was established in 2007 to manage proceeds from disinvestment of Central Public Sector Enterprises (CPSEs). The NIF is maintained outside the Consolidated Fund of India and its proceeds are used for financing social sector and infrastructure projects.

The Bharat Ratna, India's highest civilian award, was first announced in 1954. The first recipients included C. Rajagopalachari, Dr. Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan, and Bhagwan Das. The award was established to recognize exceptional service in various fields including arts, literature, science, and public service.

The Emergency in India was declared by President Fakhruddin Ali Ahmed on the advice of Prime Minister Indira Gandhi from June 25, 1975 to March 21, 1977. This 21-month period suspended civil liberties and censored the press.

The Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences is responsible for awarding two Nobel Prizes: Physics and Chemistry. The Economics Prize (officially 'The Sveriges Riksbank Prize in Economic Sciences in Memory of Alfred Nobel') is also awarded by this academy, though it was established later in 1968 and is not an original Nobel Prize.

McDonald's started operations in India in 1996. This was a significant entry into the Indian market, adapting their menu to local cultural and dietary preferences (no beef, more vegetarian options). The company formed joint ventures for this expansion.

Jharkhand became India's 28th state on November 15, 2000, after being carved out of Bihar. This was part of the reorganization of states based on language and regional identity, fulfilling long-standing demands for a separate state for tribal regions.

Bombay was officially renamed Mumbai in 1996 when the Shiv Sena-led government came to power in Maharashtra. The name change reflected the Marathi pronunciation of the city and was part of a broader movement to Indianize city names. This change occurred on November 1, 1996.

The Indian Flag Code of India came into effect on January 26, 2002. This code governs the display and usage of the national flag. It was amended later, including in 2005 to allow certain citizens to hoist the flag on their premises. The date coincides with Republic Day.

The U.S. Army used 'Some of our best men are women' as a groundbreaking recruitment campaign that recognized women's service. This progressive message highlighted gender equality in the military. China Air Force, German Navy, and Australia Army are not associated with this slogan.

The Taj Mahal was designated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1983 during the 7th session of the World Heritage Committee. It was recognized for its outstanding universal value as a masterpiece of Mughal architecture.

The Tata Nano was officially launched on March 23, 2009, at the Mumbai Auto Expo, though commercial deliveries began later in July 2009. It was marketed as the world's cheapest car, priced at around 100,000 rupees (about $2,000 at the time).

Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam was awarded India's highest civilian honor, the Bharat Ratna, in 1997 for his contributions to scientific research and modernization of defense technology.