✅ Daily Top 10 General Awareness
25 SEPT 2023

Q.1. Which two organizations have formed a partnership to develop an Indigenous Air Independent Propulsion (AIP) System for submarines in the Indian Navy?
- Larsen & Toubro (L&T) and Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO)

Q.2. On June 21, 2023, the Indian Naval Hydrographic Department celebrated World Hydrography Day (WHD). What is the theme for World Hydrography Day 2023?
- Hydrography – Underpinning the Digital Twin of the Ocean

Q.3. What title did NTPC receive from Team Marksmen?
- Most Preferred Workplace of 2023-24

Q.4. Which organization partnered with Paytm Payment Services Limited for the creation of a startup ecosystem in Arunachal Pradesh?
- Arunachal Pradesh Innovation and Investment Park (APIIP)

Q.5. What was the specific violation that led to the penalty on the Bank of Maharashtra?
- Non-compliance with end-to-end encryption requirements for ATMs

Q.6. What is the value of the deal won by TCS to digitally transform the UK’s National Employment Savings Trust (NEST)?
- $1.9 billion

Q.7. According to the Global Liveability Index 2023 report, which city has been ranked as the most livable city globally?
- Vienna

Q.8. Which region has shown notable progress in this year’s Global Liveability rankings, according to the report?
- Asia-Pacific

Q.9. What is the significance of the Medha Rail Coach Factory in Hyderabad?
- It is the largest private coach factory in India.

Q.10. Which organization approved and implemented World Hydrography Day as an annual celebration?
- International Hydrographic Organization (IHO)

📖 Daily English 5 Vocabulary Word

1. Specific (Adjective) : (विशिष्ट): particular
Synonyms : specified, certain
Antonyms : general
Example Sentence : Huge savings were made to meet specific development needs.

2. Startle (Verb) : (डराना): surprise
Synonyms : frighten, scare
Antonyms : put at ease
Example Sentence : A sudden sound in the doorway startled her.

3. Chronic (Adjective) : (बहुकालीन): constant
Synonyms : continuing, continual
Antonyms : temporary
Example Sentence : The schools seldom suffer from chronic overcrowding.

4. Confide (Verb) : (गुप्त रूप से बताना): reveal
Synonyms : disclose, divulge
Antonyms : keep from
Example Sentence : He confided his fears to his mother.

5. Sanction (Noun) : (दंड): penalty
Synonyms : punishment, deterrent
Antonyms : reward
Example Sentence : A range of sanctions were aimed at deterring insider abuse.

✅ Top 30 Headlines : 26 SEPT 2023

🌎 World

- Philippines removes Chinese barrier at disputed shoal in 'special operation'

- Mexico makes agreement with US to deport migrants from its border

- Israeli airstrikes struck militant sites in Gaza for third straight day

- US issues record 90,000 student visas in India in three months

- Karabakh’s 120,000 Armenians will leave for Armenia, leadership says

🇮🇳 India

- PM Modi to distribute 51,000 appointment letters to newly inducted recruits on Tuesday

- First C-295 MW transport aircraft formally inducted into Indian Air Force

- Union Minister RK Singh inaugurates India Energy Summit 2023 in New Delhi; Asserts, India to achieve 500 GW renewable energy target ahead of 2030 deadline

- Phase II of ‘Amazon Future Engineer Programme’ launched in 54 Eklavya Model Residential Schools

- Unified Registration Portal for GOBARdhan introduced to streamline registration of Compressed Bio-Gas and biogas plants nationwide

- India Smart Cities Conclave 2023 to be held from Tuesday in Indore

- Union Minister Mansukh Mandaviya to launch National Policy on R&D and Innovation in Pharma-MedTech Sector

🗾 State

- Delegation of Uttarakhand govt under leadership of CM Pushkar Singh Dhami leaves for Britain

- Haryana CM Manohar Lal inaugurates construction work of Sri Guru Tegh Bahadur Sahib Govt Medical College

- AIADMK announces formal split from NDA alliance in Tamil Nadu

- ED raids at houses and offices of former leaders and others associated with banned PFI in Kerala

- Kishore Biyani moves Bombay High Court against forensic audit of Future Retail

🏏 Sports

- PM Modi congratulates 10m Air Rifle Men's Team for winning gold medal at Asian Games 2022

- Indian Women's Cricket team defeat Sri Lanka in final to clinch first-ever Asian Games gold medal in Hangzhou

- India beat Australia by 99 runs in second ODI to take unassailable 2-0 lead in three-match series

- Pakistan team gets Indian visas at 11th hour before leaving for World Cup

- Shubman Gill and Shardul Thakur rested from third ODI against Australia at Rajkot

📊 Business

- Govt extends time period for stock limits of tur and urad to 31st December

- NSE plans to extend F&O trading hours; seeks Sebi’s nod

- Power Grid Corp board okays raising up to Rs 2,250 cr via bonds to fund capex

- TCS expands partnership with Africa’s Standard Bank Group for security settlement operations

- Investments in Indian agri-tech startups fell 45% between FY22 and FY23: FSG Report

- Dabur promoter Burman family announces Rs 2,116 cr open offer for 26% stake in Religare

- Delta Corp shares tank 20% after gaming company receives tax notice of Rs 16,822 crore

- Godrej Properties sells around 670 flats worth over Rs 2,000 crore in new project in Noida

👯‍♀️ Tribal And Folk Dances In India 👯‍♀️
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🔹 Maharashtra
➨ Kathakeertan, Lezin, Dandaniya, Tamasha, Gafa, Dahikala, Lavani, Mauni, Dasavtar.

🔹 Karnataka
➨ Huttari, Suggi Kunitha, Yakashagana

🔹 Kerala
➨ Kaikottikali, Kaliyattam, Tappatikkali.

🔹 Tamil Nadu
➨ Kolattam, Pinnal Kolattam, Kummi, Kavadi, Karagam

🔹 Andhra Pradesh
➨ Ghanta Mardala, Veedhi Natakam, Burrakatha.

🔹 Odisha
➨ Ghumara Sanchar, Chadya Dandanata, Chhau

🔹 West Bengal
➨ Kathi, Chhau, Baul, Kirtan, Jatra, Lama.

🔹 Assam
➨ Bihu, Khel Gopal, Rash Lila, Tabal Chongli, Canoe

🔹 Punjab
➨ Giddha (women), Bhangra (men).

🔹 Jammu & Kashmir
➨ Rauf, Hikat

🔹 Himachal Pradesh
➨ Jhora, Jhali, Dangli, Mahasu, Jadda, Jhainta, Chharhi

🔹 Haryana
➨ Jhumar, Ras Leela, Phag dance, Daph, Dhamal, Loor, Gugga, Khoria, Gagor

🔹 Gujarat
➨ Garba, Dandiya Rass, Tippani, Gomph.

🔹 Rajasthan
➨ Ginad, Chakri, Gangore, Terahtaal, Khayal, Jhulan Leela, Jhuma, Suisini

🔹 Bihar
➨ Jata Jatin, Jadur, Chhau, Kathaputli, Bakho, Jhijhiya, Samochakwa, Karma, Jatra, Natna

🔹 Uttar Pradesh
➨ Nautanki, Thora, Chappeli, Raslila, Kajri

📖 Daily English 5 Vocabulary Word

1. Comprehensive (Adjective) : (व्यापक): inclusive
Synonyms : all-inclusive complete
Antonyms : partial
Example Sentence : Her collection of photographs was anything but comprehensive.

2. Harbour (Verb) : (आश्रय देना): shelter
Synonyms : conceal, hide
Antonyms : hand over
Example Sentence : He was suspected of harbouring an escaped prisoner.

3. Seizure (Noun) : (अभिग्रहण): confiscation
Synonyms : impounding, commandeering
Antonyms : restitution
Example Sentence : Cowed by the bold seizure of the leaders, the states of Holland submitted.

4. Precede (Verb) : (पूर्व में होना): lead up to
Synonyms : pave the way for, set the scene for
Antonyms : follow
Example Sentence : A gun battle had preceded the explosions.

5. Dissonance (Noun) : मतभेद: Lack of agreement or harmony between people or things.
Synonyms : Discord , Disparity , Conflict , Incongruity
Antonyms : Harmony , Agreement , Peace
Example Sentence : His cruel abuse showed a dissonance with his loving words.

Basic Synonyms 💯
Large - Big
Exit - Leave
Present - Gift
Alike - Same
Stone - Rock
Last - Final
 Above - Over
Difficult - Hard
Write - Record
Mistake - Error
Occur - Happen
Eat - Consume
Trip - Journey
Sad - Unhappy
Good - Fine
Job - Occupation
Infant - Baby
Select - Choose
Accurate - Correct
Always - Forever
Connect - Join
Clarify - Explain
Awful - Terrible
Disappear - Vanish
Silent - Quite

" Different ways to say ' VERY GOOD "

➡️ awesome!
➡️ amazing!
➡️ fabulous!
➡️ fantastic!
➡️ excellent!
➡️ great!
➡️ incredible!
➡️ outstanding!
➡️ superb!
➡️ terrific!
➡️ Great job!
➡️ Fantastic work!
➡️ Excellent effort!
➡️ Terrific job!
➡️ Superb work!
➡️ Fabulous effort!
➡️ Splendid job!
➡️ Outstanding work!
➡️ Marvelous effort!
➡️ Wonderful job!
➡️ Amazing work!
➡️ Impressive job!
➡️ Incredible effort!
➡️ Phenomenal work
➡️ Sensational job
➡️ Unbelievable effort
➡️ Exceptional job

📖 English 5 Vocabulary Word

1. Infirmity (Noun) : दुर्बलता: A physical weakness or ailment
Synonyms : Frailty , Affliction , Malady
Antonyms : Strength
Example Sentence : The infirmities of age were coming fast upon him.

2. Convention : सम्मेलन :A meeting or formal assembly, as of representatives or delegates, for discussion of and action on particular matters of common concern
Synonyms : Protocol , Conference , Meeting
Antonyms : Altercation
Example Sentence : The Democratic National Convention will meet next week to announce their party's candidate for president.

3. Consensus (Noun) : सर्वसम्मति: Agreement among a group of people
Synonyms : Harmony , Concord , Unison
Antonyms : Disagreement , Conflict
Example Sentence : You would need a very large consensus of the people for that to happen.

4. Painstaking (Adjective) : (श्रमसाध्य): careful
Synonyms : meticulous, thorough
Antonyms : careless
Example Sentence : He gave painstaking attention to detail.

5. Cryptic (Adjective) : (रहस्यपूर्ण): enigmatic
Synonyms : mysterious, confusing
Antonyms : straightforward
Example Sentence : He found his boss's utterances too cryptic.

📖 English 5 Vocabulary Word

1. Deem (Verb) : (मानना): consider
Synonyms : judge, adjudge
Antonyms : mis-judge
Example Sentence : The event was deemed a great success.

2. Unbridled (Adjective) : (निरंकुश): unrestrained
Synonyms : unconstrained, uncontrolled
Antonyms : restrained
Example Sentence : He had a moment of unbridled ambition.

3. Humiliate (Verb) : (अपमानित करना): embarrass
Synonyms : mortify, humble
Antonyms : aggrandize
Example Sentence : You'll humiliate me in front of the whole school!

4. Squandered (Verb) : गंवाना: waste (something, especially money or time) in a reckless and foolish manner.
Synonyms : waste, misspend, misuse
Antonyms : conserved, preserved
Example Sentence : Eddie has a tendency to squander his entire allowance on comic books and movies.

5. Traumatic (Adjective) : (दर्दनाक): disturbing
Synonyms : shocking, distressing
Antonyms : soothing
Example Sentence : She was going through a traumatic divorce.

📖 English 5 Vocabulary Word

1. Wrath (Noun) : क्रोध: Extreme anger
Synonyms : Acrimony , Rage , Exasperation
Antonyms : Happiness , Kindness , calmness
Example Sentence : The man earned the wrath of an entire nation when he assassinated the president.

2. Abysmal (Adjective) : बहुत ही ख़राब : Very bad; of very poor quality.
Synonyms : Dreadful , Awful , Terrible
Antonyms : Superb , Superficial
Example Sentence: The standard of the students' work is abysmal.

3. Inexplicable (Adjective) : अकथनीय : That cannot be explained
Synonyms : Unfathomable , Perplexing , Baffling
Antonyms : Comprehensible , Explainable
Example Sentence : For some inexplicable reason, the investors decided to pull out.

4. Vindictive (Adjective) : प्रतिशोधी: Characterized by spite or rancor
Synonyms : Vengeful , Revenge , Vicious
Antonyms : Forgiving , Gentle , Merciful
Example Sentence : He accused her of being vindictive.

5. Envisage (Verb) : परिकल्पना करना: To think of something as being possible in the future; to imagine
Synonyms : Foresee , Predict , Visualize
Antonyms : Actual
Example Sentence : I don't envisage working with him again.

📖 English 5 Vocabulary Word

1. Sparingly (Adverb) : संयम से: In an economical or limited way
Synonyms : Intermittently , Rarely , Occasionally
Antonyms : Liberally , Richly , Extravagently
Example Sentence : Nutritionists recommend eating fats sparingly.

2. Philanthropic (Adjective) : परोपकारी : Generous in assistance to the poor
Synonyms : Benevolent , Charitable , Humanitarian
Antonyms : Selfish , Miserly
Example Sentence : She's known for her philanthropic work in the community.

3. Vulnerable (Adjective) : कमज़ोर: able to be easily physically or mentally hurt, influenced, or attacked
Synonyms : weak, unprotected, susceptible, sensitive
Antonyms : guarded, protected, shielded, immune
Example Sentence : Because little kids have weak immune systems, they are very vulnerable to illness.

4. Incarceration (Verb) : क़ैद करना : Confinement in a jail or prison
Synonyms : Imprisonment , Detention
Antonyms : Free , Released
Example Sentence : We're spending billions of dollars each year on incarceration.

5. Roil (Verb) : क्रोधित करना: make (someone) annoyed or irritated.
Synonyms : Seethe , Churn
Antonyms : Calm , Delight
Example Sentence : The man's hateful speech was just enough to roil up the already uneasy crowd.

🔰 Different ways to say goodbye: 👋

1. Farewell
2. See you later
3. Goodbye for now
4. Adios
5. Take care
6. Bye-bye
7. Catch you later
8. Toodles
9. So long
10. Hasta luego
11. Peace out
12. Ciao
13. Auf Wiedersehen (German)
14. Sayonara (Japanese)
15. Arrivederci (Italian)

📖 English 5 Vocabulary Word

1. Rift (Noun) : दरार : Disagreement between two people or groups; crack or narrow space in large mass.
Synonyms : Breach , Division
Antonyms : Heal , Agreement
Example Sentence : A difference in perspectives caused a rift that forced the two friends to end their business partnership.

2. Frivolous (Adjective) : तुच्छ: not having any serious purpose or value
Synonyms : trivial, unimportant, worthless, foolish
Antonyms : important, meaningful, substantial, serious
Example Sentence : Students who consider test instructions to be frivolous often fail exams

3. Dodgy (Adjective) : dishonest or unreliable; likely to fail or cause problems
Synonyms : deceitful, dubious, risky
Antonyms : honest, safe
Example Sentence : I don't want to get involved in anything dodgy..

4. Ratify (Verb) : प्रमाणित करना : sign or give formal consent to (a treaty, contract, or agreement), making it officially valid
Synonyms : approve, confirm, finalize, endorse
Antonyms : reject, deny, disapprove
Example Sentence : The shareholders will ratify any merger that will increase their dividends

5. Deft (Adjective) : निपुण : Skilful, clever, or quick
Synonyms : Adept , Adroit
Antonyms : Crude , Clumsy
Example Sentence : She answered the journalist's questions with a deft touch.

Basic Antonyms 💯
Loose – Tight
Lost – Found
Love – Hate
Major – Minor
Mature – Immature
Maximum – Minimum
Mix – Separate
Moist – Dry
More – Less
Move – Stay
Near – Far
Never – Always
New – Old
None – All
Nothing – Something
Often – Seldom
Old – Young
Pain – Pleasure
Panic – Calm
Polite – Rude
Poor – Rich
Positive – Negative
Powerful – Weak

Basic Antonyms 💯
Never - Always
Late - Early
Less - More
Male - Female
Happiness - Sadness
Fast - Slow
Old - Young
Boy - Girl
Up - Down
Left - Right
Rich - Poor
Love - Hate
Inside - Outside
Bad - Good
Short - Tall
Close - Open
Man - Woman
Dim - Bright
Huge - Tiny
Normal - Strange
Little - Much
In - Out
Hot - Cold
Soft - Hard
Stop - Move
Begin - Finish

Basic Synonyms 💯
Large - Big
Exit - Leave
Alike - Same
Stone - Rock
Last - Final
Above - Over
Difficult - Hard
Write - Record
Mistake - Error
Occur - Happen
Eat - Consume
Trip - Journey
Sad - Unhappy
Good - Fine
Job - Occupation
Infant - Baby
Select - Choose
Accurate - Correct
Always - Forever
Connect - Join
Clarify - Explain
Awful - Terrible
Disappear - Vanish
Silent - Quite

15 Ways to say "You're Welcome!"

1. Of course

2. No problem

3. Don't mention it

4. It was nothing

5. By all means

6. No worries

7. That's OK

8. That's alright

9. My pleasure

10. You're welcome

11. You got it

12. Anytime

13. Not at all

14. I’m happy to help

15. The pleasure is all mine.

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