Govt Organizations — Set 2
Days & Years · सरकारी संगठन · Questions 11–20 of 50
The National Green Tribunal (NGT) was established by the Indian government in which year?
Correct Answer: D. 2010
NGT was formed in 2010 for the effective and expeditious disposal of cases relating to environmental protection. It was established under the National Green Tribunal Act. India is the third country in the world to have a specialized environmental tribunal.
In which year was the University Grants Commission (UGC) formally established by an Act of Parliament?
Correct Answer: A. 1956
While UGC was inaugurated in 1953, it became a statutory body in 1956. It is responsible for providing funds and maintaining standards in institutions of higher education. The commission is headquartered in New Delhi with six regional centers.
The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) was established in which year?
Correct Answer: B. 1963
The CBI was established in 1963 through a resolution of the Ministry of Home Affairs. It serves as the premier investigating agency of India for complex and sensitive cases. It originated from the Special Police Establishment created during World War II.
When was the National Housing Bank (NHB) set up as an apex agency for housing finance?
Correct Answer: B. 1988
NHB was established in 1988 under the National Housing Bank Act. It was initially a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Reserve Bank of India. Its primary objective is to promote and regulate housing finance institutions at regional levels.
The National Commission for Women (NCW) was constituted in which year?
Correct Answer: A. 1992
NCW was set up as a statutory body in 1992 under the National Commission for Women Act. It aims to protect the interests of women and review their constitutional and legal rights. The commission also advises the government on all policy matters affecting women.
In which year was the Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC) established through nationalization?
Correct Answer: A. 1956
LIC was formed in 1956 when the Parliament passed the Life Insurance Corporation Act. It involved the merger and nationalization of over 240 insurance companies. LIC remains the largest life insurance provider in the Indian market.
When was the National Commission for Scheduled Castes (NCSC) established as a separate body?
Correct Answer: B. 2004
NCSC became a separate constitutional body in 2004 following the 89th Amendment Act. Previously, there was a single commission for both Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes. It works to investigate and monitor matters relating to the safeguards provided for SCs.
The Competition Commission of India (CCI) was established in which year?
Correct Answer: D. 2003
CCI was established in 2003 to enforce the Competition Act, 2002. However, it became fully functional with a Chairperson and members only in 2009. It aims to prevent practices having an adverse effect on competition in India.
In which year was the National Informatics Centre (NIC) established to support government automation?
Correct Answer: B. 1976
NIC was set up in 1976 to provide e-governance support to the government. It plays a major role in the digital transformation and connectivity of various departments. It functions under the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology.
When was the National Stock Exchange (NSE) incorporated in India?
Correct Answer: A. 1992
NSE was incorporated in 1992 as a tax-paying company and recognized as a stock exchange in 1993. It was the first exchange in India to provide a modern, fully automated screen-based electronic trading system. It began its operations in the wholesale debt market in 1994.