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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Ratan Tata became the chairman of Tata Group in 1991, taking over from J.R.D. Tata. This marked a significant transition in leadership. The years 1989, 1990, and 1993 are incorrect.
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1965
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1972
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Services Terminated Before Scheduled Retirement
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Field Marshals Don’t Retire
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Field Marshal is a five-star rank that is held for life - Sam Manekshaw never technically retired. He served as Chief of Army Staff during the 1971 war and was appointed Field Marshal in 1973, remaining on the active rolls until his passing in 2008.
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1982 Hydrabad
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1957 Pune
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1980 Nashik
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1975 Chennai
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The Indian Institute of Research in Numismatic Studies (IIRNS) was established in 1980 and is located in Nashik, Maharashtra. Nashik is an important center for numismatic research in India due to its historical significance and proximity to ancient trade routes. The institute plays a crucial role in preserving and studying India's monetary heritage.
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Sachin Tendulkar made his Test debut in 1989 against Pakistan in Karachi at the age of 16. He was selected for the Indian team after impressive performances in domestic and international cricket, marking the beginning of a legendary 24-year Test career.
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Bharat Ratna was instituted in 1952, though the first awards were presented in 1954. It is India's highest civilian award for exceptional service. The 1952 establishment date is when the award was officially created by the President of India.
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Milkha Singh won his first National title in the 400m race in 1957, which began his legendary career as 'The Flying Sikh'. His breakthrough performance came at the National Games in Patna.
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Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) was founded in 1968 as part of the Tata Group conglomerate, making it one of India's earliest and largest IT services companies.
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F.C.Kohli
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Manmohan Singh
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Dr. A. P. J. Abdul Kalam
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Raj Thakare
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TRDDC celebrated its silver jubilee in January 2007, and Dr. A. P. J. Abdul Kalam, who was then the President of India (2002-2007), was the Chief Guest at the Pune headquarters ceremony. This was a significant event honoring 25 years of research and development contributions. F. C. Kohli was a TCS founder but not the Chief Guest; Manmohan Singh was Prime Minister and Raj Thackeray is a Maharashtra politician.
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May 2003
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April 2004
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May 2008
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June 2009
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Delhi presented its bid to host the Commonwealth Games in May 2003. The bid process involved submitting proposals to the Commonwealth Games Federation. Delhi was subsequently awarded the 2010 Commonwealth Games, which were successfully held in the city.
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(1975-2005)
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(1977-2000)
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(1973-2009)
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(1977-2010)
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Jyoti Basu served as West Bengal Chief Minister from 1977 to 2000, making him India's longest-serving CM with 23 years in office. He led the Left Front government. Option B correctly captures this tenure. The other date ranges are incorrect.
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2001-2006
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2003-2008
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2002-2007
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1998-2004
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A.P.J. Abdul Kalam served as the 11th President of India from 2002 to 2007. His term began on July 25, 2002, and ended on July 25, 2007. The other date ranges are incorrect.
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The Amateur Athletics Federation of India (AAFI) was established in 1946 to govern and promote athletics in the newly independent India. It was formed to organize national competitions and represent India in international athletic events. Note the typo in 'Athlectics' in the question.
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Milkha Singh, the legendary Indian sprinter known as the Flying Sikh, won his first national title in the 400m race in 1957. This victory marked the beginning of his illustrious career where he would later set national records and represent India at the Olympics. Note the typos in the question.
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October, 2009
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September, 2009
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August, 2010
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March, 2010
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Manipal's Got Talent was first organized in September 2009 as a talent show for students at Manipal University. The event became an annual cultural fixture, but September 2009 was indeed its inaugural edition.
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The Biological Diversity Act was enacted by the Indian Parliament in 2002 and came into force in 2003. It aims to conserve biological diversity, ensure sustainable use, and fair benefit sharing from biological resources. 1992 (B) is the Rio Convention year, 1997 (C) and 1967 (D) are unrelated.