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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 social studies cooperatives and consumer empowerment understanding advertising media and advertisement advertisements

The Right To Information Act was introduced in the year ________.

  1. 2000

  2. 2002

  3. 2005

  4. 2008
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

RTI Bill was passed in Lok Sabha on 11th May 2005, and in Rajya Sabha on 12th May 2005. It received the assent of President of India on 15th June 2005 and was published in the Gazette of India on 21st June 2005. RTI Act, 2005 came into force with effect from 12th October 2005 and known as Right to Information Act, 2005. It is derived from our fundamental right of freedom of speech and expression under Article 19 of the Constitution. The Act mandates timely response to citizen requests for government information.

Multiple choice geography globalization and trade mncs and impact of globalization effects of globalisation in india globalisation and the indian economy

When did Ford Motors company re-enter Indian market?

  1. 1990

  2. 1995

  3. 1996

  4. 1998
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Ford Motors re-entered Indian markets in 1995 and spent Rs. 1700 crore to set up a large plant near Chennai. This was done in collaboration with Mahindra and Mahindra, a major Indian manufacturer of jeeps and trucks. 

Multiple choice economics the state of the indian economy on the eve of independence diversification into productive activities policy of agriculture, industry and foreign trade under british rule cottage and small scale industries

When was the zamindari system abolished in Bangladesh?

  1. 1950

  2. 1947

  3. 1960

  4. 1962
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

The East Bengal State Acquisition and Tenancy Act of 1950 abolished the Zamindari system in what was then East Bengal (now Bangladesh).

Multiple choice civics road safety rules and regulations road safety education general awareness road safety

When the road regulations were brought into effect in India?

  1. June 1, 1980

  2. July 1, 1989

  3. July 1, 1998

  4. June 1, 1999
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Road regulations were brought into effect in India from July 1st 1989. These are the guidelines for Indian drivers to follow safety. These rules deal with basic facts such as overtaking, traffic signals, towing, speed limits, the necessary documents to be carried while driving etc.

Multiple choice economics international economics indian economy during reforms liberalization, privatisation and globalisation: an appraisal structural changes in indian economy after liberalization

In India disinvestment process started in ________.

  1. 1991-92

  2. 1990-92

  3. 1996-97

  4. 2000-01
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

In India disinvestment and privatization process started in 1991-92 since new economic policy was adopted in 1991 by Indian government. Disinvestment refers to the process of transferring and selling of public assets to private ownership.

Multiple choice civics growth of rural economy rural economy changing life: 1 meaning and importance of rural development

NABARD is an apex body which coordinates all the activities of all institutions involved in the rural financing system was set up in the year _______.

  1. 1964

  2. 1982

  3. 1975

  4. 1988
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

NABARD was set up in the year 1982

NABARD stands for National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development. This bank deals with matters concerning policy, planning and operations in the field of credit for agriculture and other economic activities in rural areas in India.

Its headquarters is located in Mumbai

Multiple choice political science our society marginalisation in india understanding marginalisation challenges and solutions

Prevention of Money Laundering Act came into force from ________.

  1. 2002

  2. 2005

  3. 2006

  4. 2007
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Money laundering is the act of transforming profits obtained from crime and corruption into legitimate profits. To prevent this ‘Prevention of Money Laundering Act’ was enacted. Though this act was enacted in the year 2002, it came into force with effect from July 1, 2005.

Multiple choice political science our society marginalisation in india understanding marginalisation challenges and solutions

When did Anna Hazare start the hunger strike against corruption?

  1. 5 April 2011

  2. 6 April 2012

  3. 7 April 2013

  4. 8 April 2014
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Anna Hazare is an Indian social activist. He led a number of movements on rural development and to increase government transparency, and investigate and punish corruption in public life. He started hunger strike against corruption on 5th April 2011. The aim of this strike is to pressurise government to enact a stringent anti-corruption law, ‘The Lokpal Bill, 2011’.

Multiple choice political science our society marginalisation in india understanding marginalisation challenges and solutions

National Literacy Mission was established in the year ______.

  1. 1987

  2. 1988

  3. 1989

  4. 1990
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Literacy is the backbone and heartbeat of a developing nation. A literate nation is free from any kind of slavery and open to varied arenas of progress. But, removing the scourge of illiteracy from a vast country like India is a tough mission. To convert this tough mission into an achievable one, the Government of India initiated the National Literacy Mission (NLM) in 1988. The mission aims at imparting functional literacy to millions of Indians, especially those in the age bracket of 15-35 years.