Organisations and Events Dates

The 2010 Commonwealth Games in Delhi was the 19th edition of the Commonwealth Games. The first Commonwealth Games were held in 1930, and counting every edition since then leads to 2010 being the 19th. Delhi hosted these games, making it India's first time hosting the Commonwealth Games. The event featured athletes from 71 Commonwealth nations and territories.

Madras State was officially renamed Tamil Nadu in 1969 when the DMK government under Annadurai passed the resolution. The name change reflected the linguistic identity of the Tamil-speaking people. 1947 is when India gained independence, and the name change happened over two decades later.

The AGMARK Act was enacted in 1937 to ensure quality standards for agricultural produce in India. AGMARK stands for 'Agricultural Mark' and is a certification mark that guarantees products meet specific quality standards. This act has been crucial for maintaining agricultural quality standards for over eight decades, covering commodities like grains, pulses, spices, and other farm products.

The Mandal Commission, officially the Second Backward Classes Commission, was established in 1979 and submitted its report in 1980. It recommended 27% reservation for Other Backward Classes (OBCs) in government jobs and educational institutions. The report was implemented in 1990 by Prime Minister V.P. Singh, leading to nationwide debates and protests. The commission identified socially and educationally backward classes using criteria like caste, economic status, and representation in government services.

The Satyam scandal was publicly announced on January 7, 2009, when Chairman B. Ramalinga Raju confessed to manipulating accounts by inflating figures and creating fictitious assets. This announcement shocked the Indian corporate sector and became one of India's biggest corporate frauds.

Madhuri Dixit married Dr. Sriram Nene on October 17, 1999. This is a well-documented fact in Bollywood history.

Sachin Tendulkar was awarded the Padma Vibhushan, India's second-highest civilian award, in 2008. He previously received the Padma Shri in 1999. The other years listed do not correspond to the conferment of this specific high-level honor.

Sachin Tendulkar first captained India in 1996. He took over captaincy during the 1996 tour of England after Mohammad Azharuddin stepped down due to injury. This was during a transitional period under coach Sandeep Patil. Sachin's official Test captaincy debut was against England at Lord's in 1996, though he had earlier led the team in a few ODIs in 1994-95 as stand-in captain.

Plastic bags were introduced in India around 1985. Before this, Indians used cloth, jute, paper, or metal containers for shopping. 1947 is too early (plastics weren't common), while 1999 and 1975 don't align with the actual introduction timeline. The mid-1980s saw global plastic bag proliferation.

The Telangana separate statehood agitation saw its most violent phase in 1969, with widespread protests and significant casualties. While renewed protests occurred in 2009-2011, the 'biggest tragedy' with maximum deaths historically refers to the 1969 agitation. The question refers to this earlier phase. The 1970s also saw continued movement activity.

India conducted its first nuclear test, codenamed Operation Smiling Buddha, on May 18, 1974, at Pokhran, Rajasthan. The test was described as a "peaceful nuclear explosion." The 1998 tests (Operation Shakti) came much later and were India's first declared weapon tests. 1970 and 1975 are incorrect.

The Green Revolution in India began around 1965-1966 with the introduction of high-yielding wheat varieties and expanded use of fertilizers and irrigation. While 1967-68 saw peak adoption, 1965 marks the official start of this agricultural transformation.

The 1999 Odisha Cyclone (also known as Cyclone 05B) was the strongest tropical cyclone ever recorded in the Indian Ocean at that time, with wind speeds exceeding 260 km/h. It made landfall in October 1999, causing devastating destruction and approximately 10,000 deaths. This remains the most intense cyclone to hit Odisha in recorded history.

Mahabharat, the epic television series based on the Hindu epic Mahabharata, was first aired on Doordarshan in 1988. This is the correct historical fact about the show's broadcast year. Options 1986 and 1987 are too early, while 1989 is after the actual premiere.

Ramayan, the television adaptation of the Hindu epic Ramayana, aired on Doordarshan from 1987 to 1988. This is the correct broadcast period. The show became immensely popular during this time and holds cultural significance in Indian television history.