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 did India host the Commonwealth Games for the first time?

  1. 2006

  2. 2010

  3. 2014

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

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

Multiple choice

Which year saw the passage of the Goods and Services Tax (GST) in India?

  1. 2014

  2. 2016

  3. 2017

  4. 2019
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

The Goods and Services Tax (GST) was implemented in India on July 1, 2017, replacing multiple indirect taxes levied by the central and state governments.

Multiple choice

In which year did India become a member of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO)?

  1. 2015

  2. 2016

  3. 2017

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

India became a full member of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) in June 2017.

Multiple choice

How has PIL evolved over the years in India?

  1. The scope of PIL has expanded

  2. The standing requirements have become more flexible

  3. The courts have become more proactive in hearing PILs

  4. All of the above
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
Correct answer
Explanation

The scope of PIL has expanded, the standing requirements have become more flexible, and the courts have become more proactive in hearing PILs.

Multiple choice

When did the first Indian pop song come out?

  1. 1960s

  2. 1970s

  3. 1980s

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

The first Indian pop song was released in the 1960s.

Multiple choice

When was The Fugitive Economic Offenders Act enacted?

  1. 2019

  2. 2018

  3. 2017

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

The Fugitive Economic Offenders Act was enacted in 2018.

Multiple choice

When was the Centre for Actuarial Studies (CAS) established?

  1. 1992

  2. 1995

  3. 1998

  4. 2001
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

The Centre for Actuarial Studies (CAS) was established in 1992 by the Institute of Actuaries of India (IAI).

Multiple choice

In which year were the Global Indian Film Awards first held?

  1. 2004

  2. 2005

  3. 2006

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

The Global Indian Film Awards were first held in 2005.

Multiple choice

The National Museum of Mathematics in New Delhi is the first of its kind in India. When was this museum inaugurated?

  1. 2012

  2. 2016

  3. 2018

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

The National Museum of Mathematics in New Delhi was inaugurated in 2016, making it the first museum in India dedicated solely to mathematics.

Multiple choice

In which year was Indian cuisine recognized as an 'Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity' by UNESCO?

  1. 2005

  2. 2010

  3. 2015

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

Indian cuisine was recognized as an 'Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity' by UNESCO in 2010.

Multiple choice

In which year did Indian restaurant 'Gaggan' in Bangkok, Thailand, win the title of 'World's Best Restaurant' by The World's 50 Best Restaurants?

  1. 2015

  2. 2016

  3. 2017

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

Indian restaurant 'Gaggan' in Bangkok, Thailand, won the title of 'World's Best Restaurant' by The World's 50 Best Restaurants in 2019.

Multiple choice

When was the National Security Council (NSC) established in India?

  1. 1980

  2. 1990

  3. 2000

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

The National Security Council was established in India in 1990 by the then Prime Minister, Shri V.P. Singh.

Multiple choice

In which year did the Indian government officially adopt its first National Population Policy?

  1. 1952

  2. 1970

  3. 1980

  4. 1994
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

The Indian government adopted its first National Population Policy in 1970, aiming to reduce the growth rate of population and improve the overall quality of life.

Multiple choice

In which year was Fashion TV India launched?

  1. 2002

  2. 2004

  3. 2006

  4. 2008
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Fashion TV India was launched in 2004 as a joint venture between Reliance Broadcast Network and FTV Global.

Multiple choice

In which year was the Jnanpith Award first awarded?

  1. 1961

  2. 1962

  3. 1963

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

The Jnanpith Award was first awarded in 1961 to G. Sankara Kurup, a Malayalam poet.