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Organisations and Events Dates

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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 Mission for Clean Ganga (NMCG) was launched in:

  1. 2011

  2. 2012

  3. 2013

  4. 2014
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

The National Mission for Clean Ganga (NMCG) was launched in 2011 with the aim of cleaning the Ganga River and its tributaries. It is a comprehensive program that includes various components such as sewage treatment, riverfront development, and afforestation.

Multiple choice

The National River Conservation Plan (NRCP) was launched in:

  1. 1985

  2. 1995

  3. 2005

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

The National River Conservation Plan (NRCP) was launched in 1995 with the aim of cleaning polluted rivers in India. It is a comprehensive program that includes various components such as sewage treatment, riverfront development, and afforestation.

Multiple choice

The National Water Mission (NWM) was launched in:

  1. 2011

  2. 2012

  3. 2013

  4. 2014
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

The National Water Mission (NWM) was launched in 2011 with the aim of improving water use efficiency and ensuring water security for all. It is a comprehensive program that includes various components such as promoting water conservation, rainwater harvesting, and groundwater recharge.

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.