28 August 2024 Current Affairs
➼ 9th India-Brazil Joint CommissionMeeting to discuss key outcomes of G-20 .
जी-20 के प्रमुख परिणामों पर चर्चा के लिए 9वीं भारत-ब्राजील संयुक्त आयोग की बैठक।
➼ WHO launches six-month global plan to combat ampox outbreak.
डब्ल्यूएचओ ने एमपॉक्स प्रकोप से निपटने के लिए छह महीने की वैश्विक योजना शुरू की।
➼ The Supreme Court's National Task Force on Safety and Working Conditions of Medical Professionals will meet on 27th August 2024.
चिकित्सा पेशेवरों की सुरक्षा और कार्य स्थितियों के लिए 27 अगस्त 2024 को सुप्रीम कोर्ट की राष्ट्रीय टास्क फोर्स की बैठक आयोजित की गई।
➼ The government has prepared to host the World Audio-Visual and Entertainment Summit (WAVES) in Goa.
सरकार ने गोवा में विश्व दृश्य-श्रव्य और मनोरंजन शिखर सम्मेलन (WAVES) की मेजबानी के लिए तैयार कर ली है।
➼ Recently, Union Home and Cooperation Minister Amit Shah inaugurated the Raipur Zonal Unit Office of Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) in Raipur, Chhattisgarh online.
हाल ही में केन्द्रीय गृह एवं सहकारिता मंत्री अमित शाह ने छत्तीसगढ़ के रायपुर में नार्कोटिक्स कंट्रोल ब्यूरो (NCB) के रायपुर आंचलिक इकाई कार्यालय का ऑनलाइन उद्घाटन किया।
➼ International Mother Teresa Award Ceremony was organized in Dubai.
अंतर्राष्ट्रीय मदर टेरेसा पुरस्कार समारोह का आयोजन दुबई में किया गया।
➼ Recently 'Mukhyamantri Sukh Shiksha Yojana' was launched by the Himachal Pradesh state government.
हाल ही में हिमाचल प्रदेश राज्य सरकार द्वारा 'मुख्यमंत्री सुख शिक्षा योजना' शुरू की गयी।
➼ UAE will host the ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2024.
आईसीसी महिला टी20 विश्व कप 2024 की मेजबानी यूएई करेगा।
➼ Harmanpreet Kaur has been made the captain of Team India for the ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2024.
आईसीसी महिला टी20 विश्व कप 2024 के लिए टीम इंडिया का कप्तान हरमनप्रीत कौर को बनाया गया है।
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Today's Idiom:
"Tough cookie"
Meaning: A person who is strong, determined, and resilient, especially in difficult situations.
Examples:
1️⃣ Maria is a tough cookie; she handles pressure at work without breaking a sweat.
2️⃣ John proved to be a tough cookie by staying positive and moving forward after his divorce.
"Tough cookie"
Meaning: A person who is strong, determined, and resilient, especially in difficult situations.
Examples:
1️⃣ Maria is a tough cookie; she handles pressure at work without breaking a sweat.
2️⃣ John proved to be a tough cookie by staying positive and moving forward after his divorce.
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🔴 *List of Awards For Sports In India*
▪️ *Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna*
🔸Sports And Games
🔹1991
▪️ *Arjuna Award*
🔸Sports
🔹1961
▪️ *Dronacharya Award*
🔸Outstanding Coaches In Sports
And Games
🔹1985
▪️ *Major Dhyan Chand Award*
🔸Sports And Games
🔹2002
▪️ *Maulana Abul Kalam Azad Trophy*
🔸Running Trophy
🔹1956
▪️ *Rashtriya Khel* Protsahan
Puruskar
🔸Sports
🔹2009
▪️ *Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna*
🔸Sports And Games
🔹1991
▪️ *Arjuna Award*
🔸Sports
🔹1961
▪️ *Dronacharya Award*
🔸Outstanding Coaches In Sports
And Games
🔹1985
▪️ *Major Dhyan Chand Award*
🔸Sports And Games
🔹2002
▪️ *Maulana Abul Kalam Azad Trophy*
🔸Running Trophy
🔹1956
▪️ *Rashtriya Khel* Protsahan
Puruskar
🔸Sports
🔹2009
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Select the option that is OPPOSITE in meaning to the given word.
Jubilant
(SSC CGL 2023)
Jubilant
(SSC CGL 2023)
Anonymous Quiz
22%
Indifferent
24%
Thoughtful
7%
Gay
47%
Melancholic
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Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word.
Grow
(SSC CGL 2023)
Grow
(SSC CGL 2023)
Anonymous Quiz
76%
Shrink
13%
Crimp
5%
Plant
6%
Alter
Denmark has (a type of government where power is held by the wealthiest members of society).
Anonymous Quiz
10%
Democracy
61%
Plutocracy
15%
Monarchy
13%
Oligarchy
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Exceptionally clever or talented
Anonymous Quiz
21%
Indigenous
16%
Studious
23%
Assiduous
39%
Ingenious
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Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.
Dog eat dog
Dog eat dog
Anonymous Quiz
28%
Like-minded people connect better
48%
Ruthlessly competitive
21%
Tit for tat
2%
Being calculative
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Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.
To prime the pump
To prime the pump
Anonymous Quiz
4%
To use a pump efficiently
37%
Manipulate someone to achieve success
57%
Encourage the growth or action of something
2%
Ask others to be ambitious
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Select the INCORRECTLY spelt word.
Anonymous Quiz
42%
Stationery
33%
Marijuena
18%
Lascivious
7%
Dictator
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The following sentence has been split into four segments. Identify the segment that contains a grammatical error.
He used to reply / that the only place / for which he went / was the town library.
He used to reply / that the only place / for which he went / was the town library.
Anonymous Quiz
23%
Was the town library
54%
For which he went
16%
He used to reply
7%
That the only place
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When the business is ran smoothly (1) directors are more than happy to pick an experienced insider, (2)/ who will continue along the present path. (3) No error (4)
Anonymous Quiz
52%
1
30%
2
14%
3
4%
4
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Today's Idiom
"An olive branch"
Meaning: A symbol of peace or an offer of reconciliation, often extended to end a disagreement or conflict.
Examples:
1️⃣ Emily extended an olive branch by apologizing and inviting her friend to dinner.
2️⃣ The president offered an olive branch by proposing a peace treaty to end the conflict.
"An olive branch"
Meaning: A symbol of peace or an offer of reconciliation, often extended to end a disagreement or conflict.
Examples:
1️⃣ Emily extended an olive branch by apologizing and inviting her friend to dinner.
2️⃣ The president offered an olive branch by proposing a peace treaty to end the conflict.
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✅ Daily The Hindu Vocabulary | 29.08.2024
1. BANDY (ADJECTIVE): (झुका हुआ): bowed
Synonyms: curved, bent
Antonyms: straight
Example Sentence:
She had legs that were bent and slightly bandy.
2. SPLENDOUR (NOUN): (वैभव): magnificence
Synonyms: grandeur, opulence
Antonyms: modesty
Example Sentence:
The barren splendour of the Lake District looked stunning.
3. INDICT (VERB): (अभियोग लगाना): charge with
Synonyms: summon, cite
Antonyms: acquit
Example Sentence:
His former manager was indicted for fraud.
4. RELATIVE (ADJECTIVE): (तुलनात्मक): comparative
Synonyms: respective, comparable
Antonyms: absolute
Example Sentence:
The relative effectiveness of the various mechanisms is not known.
5. CONFER (VERB): (प्रदान करना): bestow on
Synonyms: present with/to, grant to
Antonyms: withhold
Example Sentence:
The Minister may have exceeded the powers conferred on him by Parliament.
6. OBNOXIOUS (ADJECTIVE): (अप्रिय): unpleasant
Synonyms: disagreeable, nasty
Antonyms: delightful
Example Sentence:
They overthrew the chancellor who was very obnoxious to them.
7. BLIGHT (NOUN): (यातना): affliction
Synonyms: scourge, bane
Antonyms: blessing
Example Sentence:
The vacant properties are a blight on the neighbourhood.
8. DEFY (VERB): (अवज्ञा करना): disobey
Synonyms: go against, flout
Antonyms: obey
Example Sentence:
She is a woman who defies convention.
9. COLLISION (NOUN): (टकराव): clash
Synonyms: conflict, opposition
Antonyms: coalescence
Example Sentence:
When she married an NRI, collision of two diverse cultures took place.
10. DIRE (ADJECTIVE): (अत्यंत गंभीर): terrible
Synonyms: dreadful, appalling
Antonyms: excited
Example Sentence:
Misuse of drugs have dire consequences.
1. BANDY (ADJECTIVE): (झुका हुआ): bowed
Synonyms: curved, bent
Antonyms: straight
Example Sentence:
She had legs that were bent and slightly bandy.
2. SPLENDOUR (NOUN): (वैभव): magnificence
Synonyms: grandeur, opulence
Antonyms: modesty
Example Sentence:
The barren splendour of the Lake District looked stunning.
3. INDICT (VERB): (अभियोग लगाना): charge with
Synonyms: summon, cite
Antonyms: acquit
Example Sentence:
His former manager was indicted for fraud.
4. RELATIVE (ADJECTIVE): (तुलनात्मक): comparative
Synonyms: respective, comparable
Antonyms: absolute
Example Sentence:
The relative effectiveness of the various mechanisms is not known.
5. CONFER (VERB): (प्रदान करना): bestow on
Synonyms: present with/to, grant to
Antonyms: withhold
Example Sentence:
The Minister may have exceeded the powers conferred on him by Parliament.
6. OBNOXIOUS (ADJECTIVE): (अप्रिय): unpleasant
Synonyms: disagreeable, nasty
Antonyms: delightful
Example Sentence:
They overthrew the chancellor who was very obnoxious to them.
7. BLIGHT (NOUN): (यातना): affliction
Synonyms: scourge, bane
Antonyms: blessing
Example Sentence:
The vacant properties are a blight on the neighbourhood.
8. DEFY (VERB): (अवज्ञा करना): disobey
Synonyms: go against, flout
Antonyms: obey
Example Sentence:
She is a woman who defies convention.
9. COLLISION (NOUN): (टकराव): clash
Synonyms: conflict, opposition
Antonyms: coalescence
Example Sentence:
When she married an NRI, collision of two diverse cultures took place.
10. DIRE (ADJECTIVE): (अत्यंत गंभीर): terrible
Synonyms: dreadful, appalling
Antonyms: excited
Example Sentence:
Misuse of drugs have dire consequences.
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The Indian contingent was seen at the ParisParalympics2024 as the opening ceremony is underway
For the first time in the history of the #ParalympicGames, the Opening Ceremony is taking place outside the stadium, in the heart of the host city
Javelin thrower Sumit Antil and shot putter Bhagyashree Jadhav
- the flag bearers - lead Team India at the Parade of Nations 🥇
For the first time in the history of the #ParalympicGames, the Opening Ceremony is taking place outside the stadium, in the heart of the host city
Javelin thrower Sumit Antil and shot putter Bhagyashree Jadhav
- the flag bearers - lead Team India at the Parade of Nations 🥇
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Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the underlined word to fill in the blank.
Instead of becoming j͟o͟y͟o͟u͟s͟ to hear the breaking news, she became ͟ ͟ ͟ ͟ ͟ ͟ ͟ ͟ ͟ ͟ ͟ ͟ ͟ ͟ ͟.
(SSC CGL 2023)
Instead of becoming j͟o͟y͟o͟u͟s͟ to hear the breaking news, she became ͟ ͟ ͟ ͟ ͟ ͟ ͟ ͟ ͟ ͟ ͟ ͟ ͟ ͟ ͟.
(SSC CGL 2023)
Anonymous Quiz
59%
Melancholic
21%
Vengeful
10%
Ecstatic
9%
Exuberant
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Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word.
Predicament
(SSC CGL 2023)
Predicament
(SSC CGL 2023)
Anonymous Quiz
11%
Ease
50%
Quandary
28%
Blessing
11%
Solution
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