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

Multiple choice
  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
  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
  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.

Multiple choice
  1. 1978-79

  2. 1979-80

  3. 1980-81

  4. 1981-82

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

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.

Multiple choice
  1. January 10, 2006

  2. February 10, 2006

  3. June 23, 2006

  4. July 1, 2006

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

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.

Multiple choice
  1. 1992

  2. 1993

  3. 1988

  4. 1989

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

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.

Multiple choice
  1. 1949

  2. 1950

  3. 1956

  4. 1965

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

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.