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 National Policy on Water Reuse (NPWR) was adopted in:

  1. 2016

  2. 2017

  3. 2018

  4. 2019
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

The National Policy on Water Reuse (NPWR) was adopted in 2017 with the aim of promoting the reuse of treated wastewater for various purposes, including irrigation, industrial use, and groundwater recharge.

Multiple choice

When did India adopt the policy of globalization?

  1. 1991

  2. 1992

  3. 1993

  4. 1994
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

India adopted the policy of globalization in 1991 as part of its economic reforms program.

Multiple choice

The Soil Health Card Scheme was launched in:

  1. 2015

  2. 2016

  3. 2017

  4. 2018
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

The Soil Health Card Scheme was launched in 2015.

Multiple choice

The International Film Festival of India (IFFI) was first held in which year?

  1. 1952

  2. 1961

  3. 1971

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

The International Film Festival of India (IFFI) was first held in 1952, making it one of the oldest film festivals in Asia.

Multiple choice

When did the first international collaboration in medical education and training take place in India?

  1. 1950s

  2. 1960s

  3. 1970s

  4. 1980s
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

The first international collaboration in medical education and training in India occurred in the 1960s.

Multiple choice

The Kathak Kendra was established in which year?

  1. 1964

  2. 1974

  3. 1984

  4. 1994
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

The Kathak Kendra was established in 1964.

Multiple choice

The Project Tiger initiative was launched in India in which year?

  1. 1973

  2. 1983

  3. 1993

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

Project Tiger, a conservation initiative aimed at protecting the tiger population in India, was launched in 1973.

Multiple choice

The Ganga Action Plan was launched in India in which year?

  1. 1985

  2. 1995

  3. 2005

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

The Ganga Action Plan, aimed at cleaning the Ganga River, was launched in 1985.

Multiple choice

The National Green Tribunal (NGT) was established in India in which year?

  1. 2010

  2. 2011

  3. 2012

  4. 2013
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

The National Green Tribunal, a specialized environmental court, was established in India in 2010.

Multiple choice

When was the first pharmaceutical company to be nationalized in India?

  1. 1947

  2. 1950

  3. 1955

  4. 1960
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

The first pharmaceutical company to be nationalized in India was Bengal Chemicals & Pharmaceuticals, in 1955.

Multiple choice

When was the first pharmaceutical company to be listed on the Bombay Stock Exchange?

  1. 1975

  2. 1980

  3. 1985

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

The first pharmaceutical company to be listed on the Bombay Stock Exchange was Cipla, in 1975.

Multiple choice

In which year did the Rashtriya Janata Dal win the majority in the Bihar Legislative Assembly for the first time?

  1. 1990

  2. 1995

  3. 2000

  4. 2005
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

The Rashtriya Janata Dal won the majority in the Bihar Legislative Assembly for the first time in the 1990 state elections.

Multiple choice

Which year was the Digital India initiative launched?

  1. 2015

  2. 2016

  3. 2017

  4. 2018
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

The Digital India initiative was launched in 2015.

Multiple choice

In which year was the National Council for Teacher Education (NCTE) established in India?

  1. 1973

  2. 1974

  3. 1975

  4. 1976
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

The National Council for Teacher Education (NCTE) was established in India in 1973.

Multiple choice

In which year was the four-year integrated teacher education program introduced in India?

  1. 1993

  2. 1994

  3. 1995

  4. 1996
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

The four-year integrated teacher education program was introduced in India in 1993.