Organisations and Events Dates

Hum Log, India's first long-running television soap opera, was first shown on Doordarshan in 1984. This pioneering show marked the beginning of serialized television content in India and aired from 1984 to 1985. Options 1983, 1985, and 1986 are incorrect.

Malgudi Days, based on R.K. Narayan's works, was first shown on DD1 (Doordarshan's primary channel) in 1987. This is the correct year for the show's premiere. The series became a classic of Indian television and aired from 1987 onwards. Options 1988, 1989, and 1990 are incorrect.

The TV serial Chandrakanta was indeed controversially pulled off air by Doordarshan in 1996. The fantasy serial faced criticism for its supernatural themes and content, leading to its removal during that year.

A.R. Rahman established his first music recording and mixing studio in 1992 after his early career in advertising music. This marked the beginning of his independent music production journey in Mumbai.

IRDA Act was enacted in 1999 to establish the Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority. It came into effect in 2000, but the Act itself was passed by Parliament in 1999.

Apache Wicket graduated from the Apache Incubator to become a top-level Apache project in June 2007. This was a significant milestone in the project's history, recognizing its maturity and community support. The correct answer is June 2007.

Mahatma Gandhi launched his satyagraha against the British rule in Bihar’s Champaran district on April 10, 1917.

Education is a fundamental right of every human being. It lays the foundation for the development of society. The Indian Parliament enacted the Right to Education Act in 2009, to provide free and compulsory education to all children in the age group of six to fourteen years.

The Workers' Participation in Management Bill was introduced in the Indian Parliament in 1990 as part of labour reform efforts. This bill aimed to formalize mechanisms for workers to participate in decision-making processes within organizations, promoting industrial democracy and better labor-management relations.

  The Industrial Finance Corporation of India (IFCI) was established on 1 July 1948.

Option (5) is the correct answer. 

2009 was designated as the 'Year of India in Russia' and 'Year of Russia in India', celebrating the deep cultural and diplomatic ties between the two nations. This bilateral initiative featured cultural exchanges, business delegations, and special events in both countries.

Indian Railways declared 2003-04 as the Customer's Satisfaction Year to emphasize passenger service improvements, focusing on punctuality, cleanliness, and overall passenger experience enhancement initiatives.

The practice of RBI lending to the government through ad hoc treasury bills (a source of automatic monetization of fiscal deficit) was discontinued in 1997 as part of fiscal discipline and financial sector reforms.

India introduced ballot papers for the first time in the 1962 General Election. Before this, elections were conducted using other methods. The 1962 election marked a significant step in standardizing the electoral process with official printed ballot papers across the country.