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 host the Commonwealth Games for the first time?

  1. 2002

  2. 2006

  3. 2010

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

India hosted the Commonwealth Games for the first time in 2010, held in New Delhi.

Multiple choice

In which year were the Mirchi Music Awards first held?

  1. 2001

  2. 2003

  3. 2005

  4. 2007
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

The Mirchi Music Awards were first held in 2001.

Multiple choice

When was the Mahila Samakhya Programme launched?

  1. 1988

  2. 1989

  3. 1990

  4. 1991
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

The Mahila Samakhya Programme was launched in 1988 by the Ministry of Human Resource Development, Government of India.

Multiple choice

When did the last Caspian tiger die in India?

  1. 1952

  2. 1962

  3. 1972

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

The last Caspian tiger in India died in 1972.

Multiple choice

In which year was the Ramanujan Institute for Advanced Study in Mathematics established?

  1. 1960

  2. 1962

  3. 1964

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

The Ramanujan Institute for Advanced Study in Mathematics was established in 1962.

Multiple choice

In which year was the first Asian Film Awards ceremony held?

  1. 2002

  2. 2003

  3. 2004

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

The inaugural Asian Film Awards ceremony took place in 2002.

Multiple choice

When was the first environmental NGO established in India?

  1. 1970

  2. 1972

  3. 1974

  4. 1976
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

The first environmental NGO in India, the Wildlife Preservation Society of India, was established in 1970.

Multiple choice

The Forest Conservation Act, 1980 has been amended several times. The most recent amendment was made in the year:

  1. 1988

  2. 1992

  3. 2006

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

The Forest Conservation Act, 1980 has been amended several times. The most recent amendment was made in the year 2018.

Multiple choice

In which year was the National Programme for Education of Girls at Elementary Level (NPEGEL) launched?

  1. 2003

  2. 2004

  3. 2005

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

NPEGEL was launched in 2003 by the Ministry of Human Resource Development (MHRD) to address the challenges faced by girls in accessing and completing elementary education.

Multiple choice

When was Ramoji Film City established?

  1. 1996

  2. 1998

  3. 2000

  4. 2002
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Ramoji Film City was established in 1996 by Ramoji Rao, the founder of the Eenadu Group of newspapers.

Multiple choice

When was Yash Raj Film City established?

  1. 1970

  2. 1980

  3. 1990

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

Yash Raj Film City was established in 2000.

Multiple choice

When did the Children's Literature Movement in India gain momentum?

  1. 1960s

  2. 1970s

  3. 1980s

  4. 1990s
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

The Children's Literature Movement in India gained momentum in the 1980s, with the establishment of organizations like the Children's Book Trust and the National Book Trust, which played a crucial role in promoting children's literature.

Multiple choice

The Pokhran-II nuclear tests, which demonstrated India's nuclear capabilities, were conducted in which year?

  1. 1974

  2. 1984

  3. 1998

  4. 2002
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

The Pokhran-II nuclear tests, a series of five nuclear explosions conducted by India in May 1998, were a significant milestone in the country's nuclear program.

Multiple choice

When did the transformation of Kettuvallams into houseboats for tourism begin?

  1. 1970s

  2. 1980s

  3. 1990s

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

The transformation of Kettuvallams into houseboats for tourism gained momentum in the 1980s, as Kerala's natural beauty and unique backwater experiences attracted domestic and international travelers.

Multiple choice

When was the first edition of the Mumbai Film Festival held?

  1. 1990

  2. 1995

  3. 2000

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

The first edition of the Mumbai Film Festival was held in 1990.