Organisations and Events Dates

Correct answer is (3). 

Correct answer is (4). 

Correct answer is (5). 

MAT or Minimum Alternative Tax was introduced in the budget of 1996-97. Under MAT, a company is required to pay a minimum tax of 7% of the book profit in case the tax on the total income computed under the normal provisions of law works out to be less than this amount.

The correct answer is (1).

The Information Technology (Amendment) Act, 2008 received Presidential assent on February 5, 2009 and came into force on October 27, 2009. This amendment significantly strengthened cyber law provisions, expanded definitions, and introduced new provisions for data protection and cyber crimes. Option B (2009) is correct as the implementation year.

NHPC (National Hydro Electric Power Corporation Limited) was established in 1975 as a Central Public Sector Undertaking under the Ministry of Power, Government of India. Its mandate is to develop hydroelectric power in India. 1971 and 1973 are incorrect years - the corporation was formed later as part of India's focus on infrastructure development.

The National Policy on Education (NPE) was introduced in 1986 during Rajiv Gandhi's prime ministership. This policy was a landmark document that shaped India's education system with emphasis on equity, quality, and access. A revised version was introduced in 1992, but the original policy was from 1986.

Education became a joint responsibility of the center and state governments through the 42nd Constitutional Amendment in 1976. Before this amendment, education was primarily a state subject under the Constitution. The amendment moved education from the State List to the Concurrent List, enabling both central and state governments to legislate on education.

The Employment Assurance Scheme (EAS) was launched on October 2, 1993. It aimed to provide wage employment to rural poor and create assets like minor irrigation, soil conservation, and roads. Later merged into other schemes like Sampoorna Grameen Rozgar Yojana in 2001. Not to be confused with MGNEREGA (2005) or earlier employment programs.

Jawahar Rozgar Yojana (JRY) was launched in 1989 by merging NREP and RLEGP. It was a major rural employment program providing wage work and creating community assets. Later replaced by Jawahar Gram Samridhi Yojana in 1999, and eventually evolved into current MGNEREGA. The 1989 launch aligns with Rajiv Gandhi's premiership.

The Lalit Kala Akademi (National Academy of Art) was established in 1954 to promote and preserve visual arts in India. It's an autonomous organization under the Ministry of Culture. The academy supports artists through exhibitions, grants, and cultural exchange programs.

The National Literacy Mission Authority (NLMA) was indeed launched on May 5, 1988, by the then Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi. This mission aimed to impart functional literacy to non-literates in the age group of 15-35 years.

The University Grants Commission (UGC) was set up in 1953 following the recommendations of the University Education Commission (1948-49) chaired by Dr. S. Radhakrishnan. It became a statutory body in 1956 through an Act of Parliament.