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

Which Indian standard specifies the permissible limits for the disposal of solid waste?

  1. IS 2690:1989

  2. IS 3043:1987

  3. IS 4766:1978

  4. IS 6052:1990
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

IS 2690:1989 is the Indian standard that specifies the permissible limits for the disposal of solid waste. It provides guidelines for the safe disposal of various types of solid waste, including municipal solid waste, industrial solid waste, and hazardous waste.

Multiple choice

Which Indian standard specifies the permissible limits for the discharge of pollutants into the soil?

  1. IS 10805:1984

  2. IS 11481:1985

  3. IS 12028:1987

  4. IS 13429:1998
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

IS 10805:1984 is the Indian standard that specifies the permissible limits for the discharge of pollutants into the soil. It provides guidelines for the discharge of various pollutants, including heavy metals, pesticides, and organic compounds.

Multiple choice

Which Indian standard specifies the permissible limits for the emission of air pollutants from vehicles?

  1. IS 10323:1982

  2. IS 11554:1985

  3. IS 13190:1991

  4. IS 2066:2006
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

IS 2066:2006 is the Indian standard that specifies the permissible limits for the emission of air pollutants from vehicles. It provides guidelines for the emission of various pollutants, including particulate matter, sulfur dioxide, nitrogen oxides, and carbon monoxide, from different types of vehicles.

Multiple choice

In which year was the first Badminton Asia Championships held?

  1. 1962

  2. 1976

  3. 1991

  4. 2006
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

The first Badminton Asia Championships was held in 1962.

Multiple choice

In which year was the Indian Coast Guard established?

  1. 1977

  2. 1978

  3. 1979

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

The Indian Coast Guard was established on February 1, 1978.

Multiple choice

In which year did the Indian Coast Guard participate in its first major operation?

  1. 1979

  2. 1980

  3. 1981

  4. 1982
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

The Indian Coast Guard participated in its first major operation in 1979, when it was involved in the rescue of survivors of a cyclone that hit the coast of Odisha.

Multiple choice

In which year did the Indian Coast Guard participate in its first international operation?

  1. 2001

  2. 2002

  3. 2003

  4. 2004
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

The Indian Coast Guard participated in its first international operation in 2001, when it was involved in the rescue of survivors of the terrorist attacks on September 11, 2001.

Multiple choice

In which year did the Indian Coast Guard participate in its first anti-piracy operation?

  1. 2009

  2. 2010

  3. 2011

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

The Indian Coast Guard participated in its first anti-piracy operation in 2009, when it was involved in the rescue of hostages from a hijacked ship off the coast of Somalia.

Multiple choice

In which year was the Mumbai International Film Festival first held?

  1. 1990

  2. 1995

  3. 2000

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

The Mumbai International Film Festival was first held in 1990.

Multiple choice

When was the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) established?

  1. 1929

  2. 1952

  3. 1962

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

The CBSE was established in 1962 with the objective of providing a common curriculum and examination system for Higher Secondary Education in India.

Multiple choice

In which year did the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways issue guidelines for the design and construction of cycle tracks?

  1. 2015

  2. 2017

  3. 2019

  4. 2021
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

In 2017, the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways issued guidelines for the design and construction of cycle tracks. These guidelines provide specifications for the width, surface, and signage of cycle tracks, as well as guidelines for their integration with other transportation infrastructure.

Multiple choice

In which year was the Battle of Jelep La fought?

  1. 1967

  2. 1975

  3. 1980

  4. 1993
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

The Battle of Jelep La was fought in 1967.

Multiple choice

When was the National Environmental Appellate Authority Act enacted?

  1. 1996

  2. 1997

  3. 1998

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

The National Environmental Appellate Authority Act was enacted on 22nd May 1997.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the national forest policy of India?

  1. National Forest Policy, 1952

  2. National Forest Policy, 1988

  3. National Forest Policy, 2018

  4. National Forest Policy, 2022
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

The National Forest Policy of India was adopted in 1988 and remains the guiding document for forest conservation and management in the country.

Multiple choice

In which year was the first Qawwali Music Awards ceremony held?

  1. 2004

  2. 2006

  3. 2008

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

The inaugural Qawwali Music Awards ceremony was held in 2006.