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

Multiple choice

India's first news agency PTI was set up in

  1. 1947

  2. 1958

  3. 1959

  4. 1961
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

The Press Trust of India (PTI), India's first news agency, was established in 1947 soon after independence. It was created to provide an independent news gathering service for Indian newspapers, replacing the British-dominated Associated Press of India. PTI began operations on August 27, 1947.

Multiple choice

In which year was the Reserve Bank of India established?

  1. 1935

  2. 1947

  3. 1949

  4. 1952
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) was established on April 1, 1935, in accordance with the provisions of the Reserve Bank of India Act, 1934. It was initially privately owned before nationalization in 1949. 1947 is Indian independence, 1949 is when India became a Republic, and 1952 is irrelevant to RBI's founding.

Multiple choice

Lara Datta received the Miss Universe title in

  1. 2002

  2. 2000

  3. 1989

  4. 1198
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Lara Datta (now Lara Dutta) won the Miss Universe title in 2000, representing India. She was crowned at the age of 22 and became the second Indian woman to win this prestigious beauty pageant after Sushmita Sen.

Multiple choice

In which year was the Planning Commission established in India?

  1. 1945

  2. 1950

  3. 1955

  4. 1960
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

The Planning Commission was established in March 1950 through a Cabinet resolution, shortly after India's independence. It was created to formulate India's Five-Year Plans and oversee economic development. The year 1950 is historically accurate as it aligns with the early nation-building period after the Constitution came into effect.

Multiple choice

Peacock was designated as the National Bird of India in

  1. 1950

  2. 1957

  3. 1963

  4. 1974
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

The peacock was officially designated as India's National Bird in 1963. This designation was made due to the bird's cultural and religious significance in Indian tradition, as well as its widespread presence across the country.

Multiple choice

Tiger as the National animal of India was adopted in the year

  1. 1972

  2. 1975

  3. 1980

  4. 1947
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

The tiger was officially adopted as India's national animal in 1972, following the launch of Project Tiger in April 1973 to conserve the dwindling tiger population. The lion had been the national animal symbol earlier.

Multiple choice

National Council of Rural Institutes was set-up in the year

  1. 1993

  2. 1994

  3. 1995

  4. 1996
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

The National Council of Rural Institutes (NCRI) was established in 1995 under the Department of Higher Education, Ministry of Education. It was set up to promote rural higher education and strengthen rural institutions through academic support and networking. NCRI focuses on Gandhi's vision of education for rural transformation.