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

When did India become a member of the World Trade Organization?

  1. 1991

  2. 1995

  3. 2001

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

India became a member of the WTO on January 1, 1995.

Multiple choice

In which year was Film City Noida established?

  1. 1977

  2. 1984

  3. 1991

  4. 2001
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Film City Noida was established in 1977, making it one of the oldest and most prominent film production hubs in India.

Multiple choice

When was the Athletics Federation of India (AFI) established?

  1. 1936

  2. 1946

  3. 1956

  4. 1966
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

The Athletics Federation of India (AFI) was established in 1946 to govern and promote athletics in India.

Multiple choice

In which year did K. R. Parthasarathy receive the Shanti Swarup Bhatnagar Prize for Science and Technology?

  1. 1972

  2. 1975

  3. 1978

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

K. R. Parthasarathy was awarded the Shanti Swarup Bhatnagar Prize for Science and Technology in 1975 for his outstanding contributions to the field of mathematics.

Multiple choice

In which year did the infamous 'Boxing Federation of India (BFI) election scandal' take place?

  1. 2016

  2. 2017

  3. 2018

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

The Boxing Federation of India (BFI) election scandal occurred in 2016, involving allegations of vote-rigging, manipulation, and irregularities during the election process.

Multiple choice

In which year did the Indian Boxing Federation (IBF) face allegations of financial irregularities?

  1. 2015

  2. 2017

  3. 2019

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

The Indian Boxing Federation (IBF) faced allegations of financial irregularities in 2017, including misuse of funds and lack of transparency in financial transactions.

Multiple choice

When did India first express its interest in the Arctic region?

  1. 1990s

  2. 2000s

  3. 2010s

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

India's interest in the Arctic region began in the early 2000s, driven by factors such as climate change, energy security, and scientific research opportunities.

Multiple choice

When did India become an observer state in the Arctic Council?

  1. 2009

  2. 2010

  3. 2011

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

India became an observer state in the Arctic Council in 2012.

Multiple choice

The Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act, 1960, was amended in which year to include a provision for the registration of animal welfare organizations?

  1. 1992

  2. 2002

  3. 2010

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

The Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act, 1960, was amended in 2002 to include a provision for the registration of animal welfare organizations.

Multiple choice

When was the UGC's Doctoral Research Fellowship Scheme revised to include a provision for research assistantships?

  1. 1970

  2. 1975

  3. 1980

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

The UGC's Doctoral Research Fellowship Scheme was revised in 1975 to include a provision for research assistantships.

Multiple choice

When was the UGC's Doctoral Fellowship Scheme revised to include a provision for a research contingency grant?

  1. 1995

  2. 2000

  3. 2005

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

The UGC's Doctoral Fellowship Scheme was revised in 2000 to include a provision for a research contingency grant.

Multiple choice

In which year was the Official Languages Act passed in India?

  1. 1950

  2. 1963

  3. 1976

  4. 1987
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

The Official Languages Act was passed in India in 1963 to provide for the use of Hindi and English as the official languages of the Union and for the transaction of business in Parliament.

Multiple choice

In which year were the Ramnath Goenka Excellence in Journalism Awards first given?

  1. 1991

  2. 1992

  3. 1993

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

The Ramnath Goenka Excellence in Journalism Awards were first given in 1991.

Multiple choice

In which year were the RedInk Awards for Excellence in Indian Journalism first given?

  1. 2005

  2. 2006

  3. 2007

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

The RedInk Awards for Excellence in Indian Journalism were first given in 2005.

Multiple choice

In which year were the Prem Bhatia Memorial Award for Excellence in Journalism first given?

  1. 1993

  2. 1994

  3. 1995

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

The Prem Bhatia Memorial Award for Excellence in Journalism were first given in 1993.