General Awareness
Organisations and Events Dates
1,912 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
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In 1995, medical services were brought under the COPRA by the Supreme Court of India.
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NPCI (National Payments Corporation of India) was incorporated in 2008 as an initiative of the Reserve Bank of India and Indian Banks' Association. It's a not-for-profit company that operates retail payment and settlement systems in India.
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5th July, 2008
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3rd August, 2007
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1st September, 2006
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15th September, 2005
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Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC) was established on September 1, 1956. Therefore, it completed its 50 years on September 1, 2006, making this the correct answer among the options provided.
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It was launched on 8th March, 2010.
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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.
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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.
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1996 - 97
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1997 - 98
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1998 - 99
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1999 - 2000
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The Kisan Credit Card (KCC) Scheme was introduced by the Government of India in 1998-99 to provide farmers with timely credit support. It was announced in the 1998-99 budget and launched to meet the cultivation credit needs of farmers.
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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.
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April 1985
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April 1988
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October 1992
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October 1993
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December 1, 1996
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December 1, 1997
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December 1, 1999
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December 31, 1999
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1978-79
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1979-80
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1980-81
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1981-82
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The Integrated Rural Development Programme (IRDP) was introduced in 1978-79 during the Fifth Five Year Plan. It was one of the earliest major poverty alleviation programs in India, designed to assist rural families below the poverty line through income-generating assets and subsidies.
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January 10, 2006
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February 10, 2006
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June 23, 2006
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July 1, 2006
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The Special Economic Zone Act was passed by Parliament in May 2005 and came into force on February 10, 2006. This legislation provided the legal framework for establishing Special Economic Zones in India to promote exports and attract foreign investment with tax incentives and simplified regulations.
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The National Stock Exchange of India Limited (NSE) is the leading stock exchange of India, located in Mumbai. NSE was established in 1992 as the first demutualised electronic exchange in the country.
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The company was founded in 1956 when the Parliament of India passed the Life Insurance of India Act that nationalised the private insurance industry in India. Over 245 insurance companies and provident societies were merged to create the state owned Life Insurance Corporation.