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 The Prevention of Corruption (Amendment) Act enacted?

  1. 1988

  2. 1998

  3. 2008

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

The Prevention of Corruption (Amendment) Act was enacted in 1998 to amend the original Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988.

Multiple choice

In which year was the first Bharatiya Jnanpith Award for Literary Biography presented?

  1. 1965

  2. 1975

  3. 1985

  4. 1995
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

The first Bharatiya Jnanpith Award for Literary Biography was presented in 1965.

Multiple choice

When were State Disaster Response Forces (SDRFs) constituted in India?

  1. 2005

  2. 2010

  3. 2015

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

SDRFs were constituted in India in 2005 under the Disaster Management Act, 2005.

Multiple choice

In which year was the Volleyball Federation of India (VFI) established?

  1. 1947

  2. 1951

  3. 1955

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

The Volleyball Federation of India (VFI) was established in 1951.

Multiple choice

When was the HDI first introduced?

  1. 1990

  2. 1995

  3. 2000

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

The HDI was first introduced in 1990 by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP).

Multiple choice

The National Mission for Empowerment of Women was launched in which year?

  1. 2001

  2. 2005

  3. 2010

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

The National Mission for Empowerment of Women was launched in 2010 with the aim of empowering women through various initiatives, including skill development, entrepreneurship promotion, and access to education and healthcare.

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.