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Organisations and Events Dates

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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

When did Indian Govt. launch Project Snow Leopard?

  1. 2000

  2. 2003

  3. 2009

  4. 2012
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

Project Snow Leopard was launched by the Indian government in 2009 to protect the snow leopard and its habitat. It is a flagship conservation program for high-altitude wildlife.

Multiple choice organisation of commerce and management micro, medium and small enterprises (msmes) nabard and kvic funding and assistance to small businesses privileges and other promotional measures for msmes world bank

NABARD came into existence in ____.

  1. 1975

  2. 1980

  3. 1982

  4. 1985
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

NABARD was established to implement the National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development Act, 1981. It is an apex development financial institution of India. Its headquarter is located in Mumbai, with branches all over the country.

Multiple choice organisation of commerce and management micro, medium and small enterprises (msmes) nabard and kvic funding and assistance to small businesses privileges and other promotional measures for msmes world bank

SIDBI is set up in ____ as a wholly owned subsidiary of ______.

  1. 1985 - EXIM

  2. 1969 - RRBS

  3. 1975 - IFCI

  4. 1990 - IDBI
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

The SIDBI (Small Industries Development Bank of India) is a wholly owned subsidiary of IDBI (Industrial Development Bank of India), established under the special Act of the Parliament 1988 which became operative from April 2, 1990. 

Multiple choice political science child rights child rights and women rights rights of children and women human rights and uno

In India, the Prohibition of Child Marriage Act 2006 has been made effective from ____________.

  1. 01-11-2007

  2. 26-01-2006

  3. 26-01-2007

  4. 01-01-2007
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Prohibition of Child Marriage Act, has been made effective from 1st November 2007.  This act is extended to all of India except Jammu and Kashmir. This act prevents child marriages, so as to protect children from emotional trauma. According to this act a male up to 21 years and female up to 18 years are considered as a child. Beyond this age they are called majors.

Multiple choice political science child rights child rights and women rights rights of children and women human rights and uno

The year which is declared as Women Empowerment Year is ______.

  1. 2001

  2. 2010

  3. 1999

  4. 2004
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation
The objective of the Women’s Empowerment year was to create large-scale awareness with the active participation of women themselves. It was proposed by Govt. of India to launch yearlong activities to bring about a change in the environment which will be conducive to develop self-confidence and assertiveness among women and children, especially girls. Govt. of India drew up a year-long programme suggesting month wise themes for the celebration of the year 2001 and also advised the State Governments to celebrate the year in a befitting manner.   
Multiple choice organization of commerce and management grievance redressal mechanism grievance and need for redressal mechanism consumer protection commerce

A National Consumer Council of India was formed in New Delhi in _________.

  1. 1988

  2. 1969

  3. 1970

  4. 1971
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

A National Consumer Council of India was formed in New Delhi in 1988. This council was set up by the Consumer Protection Act. It helps to uphold the interest of the consumers. National Consumer Council also function to protect the rights of the consumers.

Multiple choice civics subordinate courts lok adalats lok adalats and tribunals the judiciary-subordinate courts and lok adalats

Lok Adalat was introduced in the year ______.

  1. 1950

  2. 1987

  3. 1982

  4. 2000
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

In India, the state has the responsibility to provide free legal aid to citizens and ensure justice for everyone. The Alternative Dispute Resolution was adopted as a system parallel to the formal court and rules procedure to dispense justice and settle justice. The First Lok Adalat was held in 1982 at Gujarat. They have been given statutory status by Legal Service Authorities Act. It accepts cases pending in court and presides over by Lok Adalat members who act as the conciliator. The Consent of parties to the settlement is required and the decision given is final and binding upon parties.