General Awareness

Organisations and Events Dates

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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

Identify the correct statement(s):

  1. The Shipping Corporation of India Ltd (SCI) was formed on 2nd October 1961.
  2. The SCI was conferred 'Navratna' status by the Government of India on 24 Feburary 2000.

  1. Only 1

  2. Only 2

  3. Both 1 and 2

  4. None of these
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

The Shipping Corporation of India (SCI) was indeed formed on October 2, 1961. However, SCI received Navratna status in 2008, not 2000. Therefore, only statement 1 is correct.

Multiple choice

When was the National Research Centre on Plant Biotechnology established?

  1. 1958

  2. 1972

  3. 1965

  4. 1985
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

The National Research Centre on Plant Biotechnology (NRCPB) was established in 1985 under the Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR). It is located in New Delhi and conducts research on plant molecular biology, genetic engineering, and crop improvement using biotechnology tools.

Multiple choice

In which year was the decision of separating accounting function from audit function taken by the Central Government for its financial administration?

  1. Year 1950

  2. Year 1965

  3. Year 1976

  4. Year 2000
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

In 1976, the Central Government implemented the separation of accounting functions from audit functions based on the Accounting Reforms Committee's recommendations. This reform aimed to improve financial administration by ensuring the auditor's independence from those preparing accounts.

Multiple choice

The Ministry of Women and Child Development on 26 July 2012 drafted the National Policy for Children, 2012. The revised draft policy reaffirms the government's commitment towards children and addresses new challenges, seeking to realize the full potential of children's rights throughout the country. In which year was the first National Policy for Children formulated?

  1. 1962

  2. 1974

  3. 1986

  4. 1998
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

The first National Policy on Children was formulated in 1974. The first policy of 1974 described children as a supremely important asset and made the state responsible for providing equal opportunities for growth and development of all children. The policy primarily focused on health and education of the children.

Multiple choice

The first mobile phone in India was launched in the year

  1. 1991

  2. 1993

  3. 1995

  4. 1997
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

The first mobile phone service in India was launched in 1995. This was when mobile telecommunications were first introduced in the country, marking the beginning of the mobile revolution in India.

Multiple choice

When did Indian Parliament pass the National Women's Commission Act?

  1. 1987

  2. 1988

  3. 1985

  4. 1990
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

The National Commission for Women was established in 1990 under the National Commission for Women Act, passed by the Indian Parliament. The Commission was set up to review constitutional and legal safeguards for women, recommend remedial measures, and work towards their equal representation. This was part of India's strengthening of institutional mechanisms for women's empowerment.