Organisations and Events Dates

India hosted the Asian Games in 1982 in New Delhi. This was the ninth edition of the Asian Games and featured over 3,400 athletes from 33 countries. India had previously hosted in 1951 (the first Asian Games) and would host again in 1982. The 1982 games are particularly remembered for introducing electronic scoring systems and color television coverage.

The Information Technology Act was passed by the Indian Parliament in 2000 to provide the legal framework for electronic commerce, digital signatures, and cybersecurity in India. This legislation was among the first comprehensive cyber laws in Asia and established the regulatory foundation for India's IT sector growth.

Correct answer is (4). 

The Wildlife Protection Act was enacted in 1972 to provide legal protection to wild animals and plants. This landmark legislation established the framework for wildlife conservation in India, replacing earlier ineffective laws and providing for the creation of protected areas.

The biosphere reserve program in India was officially launched in 1986-1988, with the first biosphere reserves being established in 1988. This program aimed to conserve representative ecosystems and promote sustainable development while supporting research and monitoring.

It was formed in September 1968 after the poor performance of the Intelligence Bureau(which handled both internal and external intelligence) in the Sino-India war of 1962 and the India-Pakistan war of 1965 convinced the then government of India that a specialized, independent agency was required for competent external intelligence gathering.

Ravi Shastri won the 'Champions of Champions' award in the World Championship of Cricket (WCC) tournament held in Australia in 1985. This was a prestigious individual award given to the Player of the Tournament.

The Kothari Commission was officially established in 1964 to comprehensively review and recommend improvements for the entire education system in India. It was the first major education commission formed after independence to examine all aspects of education.

The Kothari Commission, after two years of comprehensive study and consultation, submitted its landmark report in 1966. This report provided the foundation for subsequent national education policies and recommended several landmark changes.

The National Policy on Education was introduced by Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi's government in 1986 as a comprehensive framework to reform and modernize India's education system.

The Medical Termination of Pregnancy (MTP) Act was passed by the Indian Parliament in 1971 and came into force in 1972. This landmark legislation legalized abortion in India under specific conditions, marking a significant step forward for women's reproductive rights. The Act was amended in 2002 and 2003 to expand access and update regulations. 1971 represents the year of original passage.

The National AIDS Control Programme (NACP) was launched in India in 1987, making it one of the earliest national responses to HIV/AIDS globally. Phase I began in 1992, but the program itself was established in 1987.

Amartya Sen indeed won the Nobel Prize in Economics in 1998 for his contributions to welfare economics. He was recognized for his work on social choice theory, welfare economics, and understanding the mechanisms of poverty, famine, and human development theory. He was the first Asian to win this Nobel prize.