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

When was Major Somnath Sharma awarded the Param Vir Chakra?

  1. 1947

  2. 1948

  3. 1949

  4. 1950
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Major Somnath Sharma was awarded the Param Vir Chakra in 1948.

Multiple choice

In which year was the Table Tennis Federation of India League (TTFIL) founded?

  1. 2010

  2. 2012

  3. 2014

  4. 2016
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

The Table Tennis Federation of India League (TTFIL) was founded in 2010.

Multiple choice

In which year was the Indian National Service Scheme (NSS) established?

  1. 1950

  2. 1954

  3. 1958

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

The NSS was established in 1950 by the Government of India as a voluntary youth service program.

Multiple choice

When was the first Katha Children's Literature Festival held?

  1. 1995

  2. 2000

  3. 2005

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

The first Katha Children's Literature Festival was held in 1995 in New Delhi, India.

Multiple choice

When was the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 approved by the Union Cabinet of India?

  1. July 29, 2020

  2. August 5, 2020

  3. September 1, 2020

  4. October 12, 2020
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

The National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 was approved by the Union Cabinet of India on July 29, 2020.

Multiple choice

When was the Indian Health Service Reauthorization Act first passed?

  1. 1976

  2. 1988

  3. 1992

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

The Indian Health Service Reauthorization Act was first passed in 1976.

Multiple choice

The Community Development Program was launched in India in which year?

  1. 1952

  2. 1956

  3. 1960

  4. 1964
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

The Community Development Program was launched in India in 1952 with the aim of improving the living standards of rural communities.

Multiple choice

When was the Indian Volleyball Federation (IVF) established?

  1. 1947

  2. 1951

  3. 1955

  4. 1959
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

The Indian Volleyball Federation (IVF) was established in 1951 to govern and promote volleyball in India.

Multiple choice

When was the National Environmental Education Policy (NEEP) launched in India?

  1. 1986

  2. 1992

  3. 2005

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

The National Environmental Education Policy (NEEP) was launched in India in 1992.

Multiple choice

When was the Right to Information Act enacted in India?

  1. 2005

  2. 2002

  3. 2010

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

The Right to Information Act was enacted in India on October 12, 2005.

Multiple choice

The Press Council of India (PCI) is a statutory body established in which year?

  1. 1956

  2. 1966

  3. 1976

  4. 1986
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

The Press Council of India was established in 1966 as a statutory body to promote self-regulation of the press and to ensure high standards of journalism.

Multiple choice

The Information Technology Act was enacted in which year?

  1. 2000

  2. 2005

  3. 2010

  4. 2015
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A Correct answer
Explanation

The Information Technology Act was enacted in 2000 to regulate electronic commerce, digital signatures, and other aspects of information technology in India.

Multiple choice

The Right to Information Act was enacted in which year?

  1. 2005

  2. 2010

  3. 2015

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

The Right to Information Act was enacted in 2005 to provide citizens the right to access information from public authorities in India.

Multiple choice

In which year was the Badminton Association of India (BAI) established?

  1. 1934

  2. 1936

  3. 1938

  4. 1940
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

The Badminton Association of India (BAI) was established in 1934.

Multiple choice

In which year was the National School of Drama (NSD) established?

  1. 1959

  2. 1969

  3. 1979

  4. 1989
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

The National School of Drama (NSD) was established in 1959, making it one of the oldest and most prestigious institutions for performing arts education in India.