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 was the Maharashtra State Board of Secondary and Higher Secondary Education established?

  1. 1929

  2. 1952

  3. 1962

  4. 1972
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C Correct answer
Explanation

The Maharashtra State Board of Secondary and Higher Secondary Education was established in 1962.

Multiple choice

When was the CBFC established?

  1. 1952

  2. 1962

  3. 1972

  4. 1982
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A Correct answer
Explanation

The CBFC was established in 1952 under the Cinematograph Act of 1952.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is the most recent edition of the National Atlas of India?

  1. 2005

  2. 2010

  3. 2015

  4. 2020
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Correct answer
Explanation

The most recent edition of the National Atlas of India is the 2019 edition. It is a comprehensive collection of maps and data that provides a detailed overview of the country's geography, natural resources, economy, and social conditions.

Multiple choice

When was StyleCracker India founded?

  1. 2012

  2. 2013

  3. 2014

  4. 2015
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A Correct answer
Explanation

StyleCracker India was founded in 2012 by Dhimaan Shah and Archana Walavalkar.

Multiple choice

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)-led coalition government came to power in India in which year?

  1. 1998

  2. 2004

  3. 2014

  4. 2019
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A Correct answer
Explanation

The BJP-led coalition government, known as the National Democratic Alliance (NDA), first came to power in 1998, with Atal Bihari Vajpayee as the Prime Minister.

Multiple choice

When was Rajkumari Amrit Kaur appointed as the Minister of Health?

  1. 1947

  2. 1948

  3. 1949

  4. 1950
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Rajkumari Amrit Kaur was appointed as the Minister of Health in 1947.

Multiple choice

When did India join the International Monetary Fund?

  1. 1945

  2. 1947

  3. 1949

  4. 1950
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A Correct answer
Explanation

India joined the International Monetary Fund in 1945, shortly after its establishment.

Multiple choice

The National Commission for Women (NCW) is a statutory body that was established in India in:

  1. 1990

  2. 1992

  3. 1994

  4. 1996
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A Correct answer
Explanation

The National Commission for Women (NCW) was established in India in 1990. It is a statutory body that works to protect and promote the rights of women in India.

Multiple choice

The Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan (SSA) is a program that was launched in India in:

  1. 1993

  2. 2000

  3. 2005

  4. 2010
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B Correct answer
Explanation

The Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan (SSA) is a program that was launched in India in 2000. It is a flagship program of the Government of India that aims to provide universal access to elementary education.

Multiple choice

The Mid-Day Meal Scheme is a program that was launched in India in:

  1. 1995

  2. 2000

  3. 2005

  4. 2010
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A Correct answer
Explanation

The Mid-Day Meal Scheme is a program that was launched in India in 1995. It is a school meal program that provides free lunches to children in primary and upper primary schools.

Multiple choice

The Indian Medical Council Act was passed in which year?

  1. 1933

  2. 1946

  3. 1956

  4. 1970
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C Correct answer
Explanation

The Indian Medical Council Act was passed in 1956, establishing the Medical Council of India (MCI) as the apex regulatory body for medical education and practice in India.

Multiple choice

The National Medical Commission (NMC) was established in which year?

  1. 2019

  2. 2020

  3. 2021

  4. 2022
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B Correct answer
Explanation

The National Medical Commission (NMC) was established in 2020, replacing the Medical Council of India (MCI) as the apex regulatory body for medical education and practice in India.

Multiple choice

In which year did the Telugu Desam Party come to power for the first time?

  1. 1983

  2. 1984

  3. 1985

  4. 1986
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A Correct answer
Explanation

The Telugu Desam Party came to power for the first time in 1983.

Multiple choice

When was the Electricity Act first enacted in India?

  1. 1910

  2. 1948

  3. 1975

  4. 2003
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A Correct answer
Explanation

The Electricity Act was first enacted in India in 1910. It was later amended in 1948, 1975, and 2003.

Multiple choice

In which year was the Film and Television Institute of India (FTII) established?

  1. 1960

  2. 1961

  3. 1962

  4. 1963
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A Correct answer
Explanation

FTII was established in 1960 by the Government of India.