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

Multiple choice

The Indian Forest Act, 1927 was amended in which year to include provisions for the protection of wildlife?

  1. 1972

  2. 1980

  3. 1991

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

The Indian Forest Act, 1927 was amended in 1972 to include provisions for the protection of wildlife.

Multiple choice

In which year was Vogue India first published?

  1. 2007

  2. 2008

  3. 2009

  4. 2010
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Vogue India was first published in October 2007.

Multiple choice

Which year did the Women's Reservation Bill first get introduced in the Indian Parliament?

  1. 1996

  2. 2008

  3. 2010

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

The Women's Reservation Bill was first introduced in the Indian Parliament in 1996, but it has not yet been passed.

Multiple choice

When was Verve India first published?

  1. 1995

  2. 1997

  3. 2000

  4. 2002
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Verve India was first published in 1995.

Multiple choice

In which year was the Satyajit Ray Film and Television Institute (SRFTI) established?

  1. 1955

  2. 1960

  3. 1970

  4. 1995
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

SRFTI was established in 1995 as a tribute to the legendary filmmaker Satyajit Ray.

Multiple choice

In which year did SRFTI receive the status of a national institute?

  1. 2005

  2. 2010

  3. 2015

  4. 2020
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

SRFTI received the status of a national institute in 2010.

Multiple choice

In which year was the L.V. Prasad Film and TV Academy established?

  1. 1978

  2. 1982

  3. 1986

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

The L.V. Prasad Film and TV Academy was established in 1982 by the L.V. Prasad Eye Institute in Chennai, India.

Multiple choice

In which year was Hindi recognized as an official language of the Supreme Court of India?

  1. 1950

  2. 1965

  3. 1975

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

Hindi was recognized as an official language of the Supreme Court of India in 1965, through the Official Languages Act.

Multiple choice

In which year was the Indian Institute of Astrophysics (IIA) established?

  1. 1956

  2. 1961

  3. 1971

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

The Indian Institute of Astrophysics (IIA) was established in 1971.

Multiple choice

When was the Jantar Mantar declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site?

  1. 2002

  2. 2004

  3. 2006

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

The Jantar Mantar was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2010.

Multiple choice

In which year was the first International Indian Film Academy Awards (IIFA) ceremony held?

  1. 2000

  2. 2001

  3. 2002

  4. 2003
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

The inaugural IIFA ceremony was held in 2000 in London, United Kingdom.

Multiple choice

When was the Centre for Optimization established?

  1. 1995

  2. 2000

  3. 2005

  4. 2010
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

The Centre for Optimization was established in 2005 as a joint initiative of the University of Delhi and the Indian Statistical Institute.

Multiple choice

The National Mission for Clean Ganga (NMCG) was launched in:

  1. 2011

  2. 2012

  3. 2013

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

The National Mission for Clean Ganga (NMCG) was launched in 2011 with the aim of cleaning the Ganga River and its tributaries. It is a comprehensive program that includes various components such as sewage treatment, riverfront development, and afforestation.

Multiple choice

The National River Conservation Plan (NRCP) was launched in:

  1. 1985

  2. 1995

  3. 2005

  4. 2015
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

The National River Conservation Plan (NRCP) was launched in 1995 with the aim of cleaning polluted rivers in India. It is a comprehensive program that includes various components such as sewage treatment, riverfront development, and afforestation.

Multiple choice

The National Water Mission (NWM) was launched in:

  1. 2011

  2. 2012

  3. 2013

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

The National Water Mission (NWM) was launched in 2011 with the aim of improving water use efficiency and ensuring water security for all. It is a comprehensive program that includes various components such as promoting water conservation, rainwater harvesting, and groundwater recharge.