Organisations and Events Dates

Crop insurance in India has evolved through multiple initiatives. Comprehensive Crop Insurance Scheme started around 1985, but earlier planning and pilot studies began around 1976-1982. 1982 may refer to the planning phase or a specific pilot.

In order to control environmental pollution, the Government of India has passed the Environment Protection Act in the year 1986

In India, Project Tiger was launched in the year 1973.

Sikkim became the 22nd state of India on May 16, 1975, after a referendum where over 97% of voters favored abolition of monarchy and merger with India. Prior to this, Sikkim was a protectorate under India since 1950.

The Babri Masjid in Ayodhya was demolished on December 6, 1992, by kar sevaks during a political rally. This event triggered communal riots across India and remains a significant event in Indian political history.

The Simla Agreement was signed on July 2, 1972, between Indira Gandhi and Zulfikar Ali Bhutto after the 1971 war. It established the Line of Control in Kashmir and committed both nations to resolve disputes bilaterally.

The Kisan Credit Card (KCC) Scheme was introduced in 1998-99 to provide farmers with timely credit for agricultural needs. It offers credit for cultivation, farm expenses, and post-harvest requirements at reasonable interest rates. The scheme has since been expanded to cover term loans and working capital for allied activities.

The Reserve Bank of India was established in 1935 under the RBI Act, 1934. It began operations on April 1, 1935. It was nationalized in 1949 after independence.

The Rajasthan Freedom of Religion Bill (also known as the anti-conversion bill) was passed on March 18, 2008. This bill sought to regulate religious conversions in the state. The other years (2005, 2006, 2007) are incorrect.

The Registration of Births and Deaths Act was enacted by the Indian Parliament in 1969 to provide a uniform system for registration of births and deaths across the country. This act came into effect from 1970 and made registration compulsory for all births and deaths in India.

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The Ad hoc Treasury Bill System was a mechanism for meeting budget deficits in India. It was indeed abolished on 31 March, 1997, as part of financial reforms to reduce automatic deficit financing.

The National Development Council (NDC) was constituted in 1952 to promote common economic policies among states and the center. It's an important body for development planning in India's federal structure.

The Reserve Bank of India was nationalized in 1949, though it was established in 1935. Nationalization meant that RBI became fully owned by the Government of India, bringing it under state control.