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

GST would be introduced from

  1. 1st January 2012

  2. 1st April 2012

  3. 15th August 2012

  4. 26th January 2012
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

The implementation of the Goods and Services Tax (GST) in India faced multiple delays. In the context of 2011-2012 projections, April 1, 2012, was a commonly cited target date for its rollout, though it was eventually implemented much later.

Multiple choice

In 1993, middle standard examination was conducted in Punjab by

  1. Punjab School Education Board

  2. S.C.E.R.T.

  3. District Education Officers

  4. None of these
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

In 1993, the State Council of Educational Research and Training (SCERT) in Punjab was responsible for the conduct of the middle standard examination.

Multiple choice

NABARD was established in the year

  1. 1983

  2. 1982

  3. 1984

  4. 1981
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

The National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD) was established on July 12, 1982, to promote sustainable and equitable agriculture and rural prosperity.

Multiple choice

National Development Council was set up in

  1. 1952

  2. 1947

  3. 1951

  4. None of these
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

The National Development Council (NDC) was established in August 1952 to strengthen and mobilize the effort and resources of the nation in support of the Five Year Plans.

Multiple choice

When was SAARC established?

  1. On December 8, 1984

  2. On January 1, 1984

  3. On December 8, 1985

  4. On January 1, 1985
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

The South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC) was established on December 8, 1985, in Dhaka, Bangladesh.