Organisations and Events Dates

TRDDC (Tata Research Development and Design Center) was established in 1981 as TCS's dedicated R&D facility in Pune. It has been instrumental in developing indigenous software solutions, research in artificial intelligence, and creating innovative products that have given TCS a competitive edge in the global market.

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.

Ratan Tata became chairman of Tata Group in 1991 when he succeeded J.R.D. Tata. This marked the beginning of a significant transformation period for the conglomerate. 1990 is one year earlier, 1992 is one year later, and 1988 is before the actual transition.

Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) was established in 1968 as the Tata Group's IT services division, making it one of the earliest IT service companies in Asia. The year 1968 is well-documented in corporate history as TCS's founding year. It's important to remember this milestone year in India's IT industry development.

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.

India served as Chair of the G-20 in 2002 when the Finance Minister, Yashwant Sinha, chaired the meetings. India has since hosted the G-20 summit in 2023 under Prime Minister Narendra Modi's leadership, but the question asks specifically about when India 'acted as Chair' in the G-20's early years, which was 2002.

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.

Sachin Tendulkar's father, Ramesh Tendulkar, passed away in 1999 during the 1999 Cricket World Cup. Sachin returned to India for his father's last rites and then rejoined the team. This is a well-documented fact in cricket history.

Kapil Dev made his Test debut in 1978 against Pakistan in Faisalabad. He went on to become one of India's greatest all-rounders and captains. 1977, 1979, and 1980 are incorrect as his debut year.

Kapil Dev made his Test debut in 1978 against Pakistan in Faisalabad. He went on to become one of India's greatest all-rounders and captains. 1977, 1979, and 1980 are incorrect as his debut year.

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.