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. 1950

  2. 1958

  3. 1964

  4. 1976

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

The Central Vigilance Commission (CVC) was institutionalized in 1964 based on the recommendations of the Santhanam Committee on corruption prevention. It was initially created through an executive resolution and later given statutory status in 2003. The CVC oversees vigilance administration in central government.

Multiple choice
  1. 1964

  2. 1965

  3. 1966

  4. 1970

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

Indian Oil Corporation Limited (IOC) was formed in 1964 through the merger of Indian Oil Company (founded 1959) and Indian Refineries Limited. It was established to create an integrated national oil company for refining, marketing, and distribution of petroleum products in India.

Multiple choice
  1. 1982

  2. 1983

  3. 1984

  4. 1985

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

GAIL (Gas Authority of India Limited) was incorporated in 1984 as a public sector company under the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas. It was established to handle natural gas processing, distribution, and marketing in India. The company has since grown to become India's largest natural gas company with operations across the gas value chain.

Multiple choice
  1. 1990

  2. 1985

  3. 1988

  4. 1987

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

The National Women's Commission was established in 1992, and the National Commission for Women Act was passed by the Indian Parliament in 1990 to provide for its establishment. This date matches the legislative timeline.

Multiple choice
  1. 2008

  2. 2009

  3. 2010

  4. 2011

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

The Tata Nano, famously marketed as India's Rs. 1 lakh car, was officially launched at the 9th Auto Expo in New Delhi on January 10, 2008. Commercial deliveries began later that year. The project was announced in 2003, but the actual launch and market introduction happened in 2008.