General Awareness
Organisations and Events Dates
1,785 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
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1st November 1966
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1st November 1950
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1st November 1960
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1st November 1980
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Haryana was formed on November 1, 1966, when it was carved out of Punjab following the Punjabi Suba movement based on linguistic lines. This made it the 17th state of India. The other dates (1950, 1960, 1980) are incorrect.
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SAARC (South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation) was founded on December 8, 1985, in Dhaka, Bangladesh. The other dates are incorrect - 1890 and 1975 are too early, and 1995 and 2000 are too late.
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1st January 1949
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25th July 1950
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1st April 1935
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July 1955
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The Reserve Bank of India was established on April 1, 1935, in accordance with the provisions of the Reserve Bank of India Act, 1934. It was originally established as a private shareholders' bank and was later nationalized on January 1, 1949.
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The Kothari Commission, officially known as the National Education Commission, was established by the Government of India on July 14, 1964, to examine all aspects of the educational sector.
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The Kothari Commission, also known as the National Education Commission, was appointed in 1964. It submitted its comprehensive report on the modernization and standardization of education in India in 1966.
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Punjab Government passed the Primary Education Act in 1960.
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The National Policy on Education (NPE) was introduced by the government of Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi in 1986. This policy aimed to remove disparities and equalize educational opportunity, especially for Indian women, Scheduled Tribes, and Scheduled Caste communities. It was a landmark update to the previous 1968 policy.
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The Chartered Accountants Act was enacted by the Parliament of India in 1949 to regulate the profession of Chartered Accountants in the country. This led to the establishment of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI).
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The National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT) was established by the Government of India on September 1, 1961. It was created to assist and advise the Central and State Governments on policies and programs for qualitative improvement in school education. It is headquartered in New Delhi.
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The National Literacy Mission (NLM) was launched on May 5, 1988, by the Government of India. Its primary objective was to impart functional literacy to non-literates in the age group of 15-35 years. It was one of the five National Technology Missions launched during that period.
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The National Literacy Mission (NLM) was launched by the Government of India on May 5, 1988, with the goal of attaining a sustainable threshold level of literacy for adults.
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The National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT) was established in 1961 by the Government of India to assist and advise the Central and State Governments on policies for qualitative improvement in school education.
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The Information Technology Act, 2000, is the primary law in India dealing with cybercrime and electronic commerce. It was enacted to provide legal recognition for transactions carried out by means of electronic data interchange. This act provides the legal framework for electronic governance by giving recognition to electronic records and digital signatures.
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The Environment Protection Act was enacted by the Parliament of India in 1986 in the wake of the Bhopal Gas Tragedy. It provides a comprehensive framework for the protection and improvement of the environment.