Find error in the following sentence.
(1) Ganga was (2) out shopping at the mall (3) and ran over (4) her schoolmate.
(1) Ganga was (2) out shopping at the mall (3) and ran over (4) her schoolmate.
Anonymous Quiz
10%
1
45%
2
22%
4
23%
3
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In the following question, out of the given four alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the Idiom/Phrase.
Low-hanging fruits
Low-hanging fruits
Anonymous Quiz
4%
Arduous task
18%
Gains achieved as a result of hard work
74%
Things that can be easily obtained or achieved
4%
Fruits that can be easily plucked
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In the following question, out of the given four alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the Idiom/Phrase.
To cut the Gordian
To cut the Gordian
Anonymous Quiz
6%
To marry
31%
To avoid somebody
56%
To solve the difficulty
7%
To renew a relation
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Choose the word that can substitute the given sentence.
A system of naming things
A system of naming things
Anonymous Quiz
11%
Taxonomist
4%
Genocide
6%
Miniature
79%
Nomenclature
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Choose the word that can substitute the given sentence.
To surround a place with the intention of capturing it
To surround a place with the intention of capturing it
Anonymous Quiz
41%
Besiege
17%
Assault
23%
Fortify
19%
Rampart
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Today's Word
Concur /kənˈkɜːr/ (verb)
Meaning: To agree or be in harmony with someone's opinion, decision, or viewpoint.
Synonyms: Agree, Consent
Examples:
1. After discussing the matter with his colleagues, John was quick to concur with their proposal for a new project strategy.
2. The panel of judges unanimously concurred on the winner of the singing competition.
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18 September 2024 Current Affairs
➼ President Draupadi Murmu will inaugurate the 8th India Water Week-2024 on September 17 in New Delhi.
राष्ट्रपति द्रौपदी मुर्मु 17 सितंबर को नई दिल्ली में 8वें भारत जल सप्ताह-2024 का शुभारंभ किया।
➼ The ten-day long 'Ganpati festival' will conclude on September 17 after the immersion of Ganesh idols.
गणेश प्रतिमाओं के विसर्जन के बाद दस दिन का‘गणपति उत्सव’ 17 सितंबर को संपन्न हो हुआ।
➼ Prime Minister Narendra Modi will launch Odisha government's flagship initiative 'Subhadra Yojana ' in Bhubaneswar on September 17.
प्रधानमंत्री नरेंद्र मोदी 17 सितंबर को भुवनेश्वर में ओडिशा सरकार की प्रमुख पहल ‘सुभद्रा योजना’(Subhadra Yojana) का शुभारंभ करेंगे।
➼ The All India Football Federation has appointed 'Santosh Kashyap' as the head coach of the national senior women's team.
अखिल भारतीय फुटबॉल परिसंघ ने ‘संतोष कश्यप’(Santosh Kashyap) को राष्ट्रीय सीनियर महिला टीम का प्रमुख कोच नियुक्त किया है।
➼ The central government will launch ' Swachhata Hi Seva Abhiyan 2024' across the country from September 17. The theme of this year is Swabhaav Swachhata - Sanskar Swachhata.
केंद्र सरकार 17 सितंबर से देशभर में ‘स्वच्छता ही सेवा अभियान 2024’ शुरू करेगी। इस वर्ष की थीम है स्वभाव स्वच्छता- संस्कार स्वच्छता।
➼ Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman will launch ' NPS Vatsalya Scheme' on September 18 in New Delhi.
केंद्रीय वित्त मंत्री निर्मला सीतारामन 18 सितंबर को नई दिल्ली में ‘एनपीएस-वात्सल्य योजना’ (NPS Vatsalya Scheme) का शुभारंभ करेंगी।
➼ India has launched ' Operation Sadbhav'to provide humanitarian assistance to Myanmar, Laos and Vietnam, the countries affected by Cyclone Yagi.
भारत ने ‘तूफान यागी’ (Cyclone Yagi) से प्रभावित देशों म्यामांर, लाओस और वियतनाम में मानवीय सहायता प्रदान करने के लिए ‘ऑपरेशन सद्भाव’(Operation Sadbhav) शुरु किया है।
➼ Tripura Chief Minister Dr. Manik Shah and Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath inaugurated the newly-built 'Siddheshwari Mandir' in Barkhathal, Tripura on September 16.
त्रिपुरा के मुख्यमंत्री डॉ. मानिक शाह और उत्तर प्रदेश के मुख्यमंत्री योगी आदित्यनाथ ने 16 सितंबर को त्रिपुरा के बरखाथल में नव-निर्मित ‘सिद्धेश्वरी मंदिर’ का उद्घाटन किया है।
➼ Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal launched ' Bharat Startup Knowledge Access Registry' - Bhaskar on 16 September in New Delhi.
केंद्रीय वाणिज्य और उद्योग मंत्री पीयूष गोयल ने 16 सितंबर को नई दिल्ली में ‘भारत स्टार्टअप नॉलेज एक्सेस रजिस्ट्री’- भास्कर का शुभारंभ किया है।
➼ Union Waterways Minister Sarbananda Sonowal has inaugurated the ninth container terminal at Thoothukudi Port in Tamil Nadu.
केंद्रीय जलमार्ग मंत्री सर्बानन्द सोनोवाल ने तमिलनाडु की ‘थूथुकुडी बंदरगाह’ (Thoothukudi Port) पर नौवें कंटेनर टर्मिनल का उद्धाटन किया है।
➼ Voting for the first phase of assembly elections in Jammu and Kashmir will be held on 18 September.
‘जम्मू-कश्मीर’ में विधानसभा चुनाव के पहले चरण का मतदान 18 सितंबर को होगा।
➼ PM Modi has launched Subhadra Yojana in the state of Odisha.
पीएम मोदी ने ओडिशा राज्य में सुभद्रा योजना की शुरुआत की हैंl
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✅ Daily The Hindu Vocabulary | 18.09.2024
1. ALOOF (ADJECTIVE): (पृथक): distant
Synonyms: detached unresponsive
Antonyms: familiar
Example Sentence:
They were courteous but faintly aloof.
2. GRATIFICATION (NOUN): (संतुष्टि): satisfaction
Synonyms: fulfilment, indulgence
Antonyms: dissatisfaction
Example Sentence:
My son's success was a great gratification.
3. PRODIGIOUS (ADJECTIVE): (बहुत बड़ा): enormous
Synonyms: huge colossal
Antonyms: small
Example Sentence:
The stove consumed a prodigious amount of fuel.
4. STIGMATIZE (VERB): (गाली देना): condemn
Synonyms: denounce, brand
Antonyms: eulogize
Example Sentence:
He was stigmatized in fashion by the people.
5. ABROGATE (VERB): (अभिनिषेध करना): repudiate
Synonyms: revoke, repeal
Antonyms: institute
Example Sentence:
The ministry proposed to abrogate the electoral law of 1850.
6. INSULAR (ADJECTIVE): (संकुचित विचार का): narrow-minded
Synonyms: limited, blinkered
Antonyms: broad-minded
Example Sentence:
They are a group of stubbornly insular farming people.
7. DISPENSATION (NOUN): (छूट): exemption
Synonyms: immunity, exception
Antonyms: restriction
Example Sentence:
Although she was too young, she was given special dispensation to sing.
8. DE FACTO (ADJECTIVE): (वास्तव में): in practice
Synonyms: in effect, in fact
Antonyms: alleged
Example Sentence:
The country was de facto divided between two states.
9. FRAUGHT (ADJECTIVE): (व्यग्र): anxious
Synonyms: worried, upset
Antonyms: calm
Example Sentence:
There was a fraught silence.
10. DISCRETIONARY (ADJECTIVE): (विवेकाधीन): optional
Synonyms: non-compulsory, voluntary
Antonyms: compulsory
Example Sentence:
There has been an increase in year-end discretionary bonuses.
1. ALOOF (ADJECTIVE): (पृथक): distant
Synonyms: detached unresponsive
Antonyms: familiar
Example Sentence:
They were courteous but faintly aloof.
2. GRATIFICATION (NOUN): (संतुष्टि): satisfaction
Synonyms: fulfilment, indulgence
Antonyms: dissatisfaction
Example Sentence:
My son's success was a great gratification.
3. PRODIGIOUS (ADJECTIVE): (बहुत बड़ा): enormous
Synonyms: huge colossal
Antonyms: small
Example Sentence:
The stove consumed a prodigious amount of fuel.
4. STIGMATIZE (VERB): (गाली देना): condemn
Synonyms: denounce, brand
Antonyms: eulogize
Example Sentence:
He was stigmatized in fashion by the people.
5. ABROGATE (VERB): (अभिनिषेध करना): repudiate
Synonyms: revoke, repeal
Antonyms: institute
Example Sentence:
The ministry proposed to abrogate the electoral law of 1850.
6. INSULAR (ADJECTIVE): (संकुचित विचार का): narrow-minded
Synonyms: limited, blinkered
Antonyms: broad-minded
Example Sentence:
They are a group of stubbornly insular farming people.
7. DISPENSATION (NOUN): (छूट): exemption
Synonyms: immunity, exception
Antonyms: restriction
Example Sentence:
Although she was too young, she was given special dispensation to sing.
8. DE FACTO (ADJECTIVE): (वास्तव में): in practice
Synonyms: in effect, in fact
Antonyms: alleged
Example Sentence:
The country was de facto divided between two states.
9. FRAUGHT (ADJECTIVE): (व्यग्र): anxious
Synonyms: worried, upset
Antonyms: calm
Example Sentence:
There was a fraught silence.
10. DISCRETIONARY (ADJECTIVE): (विवेकाधीन): optional
Synonyms: non-compulsory, voluntary
Antonyms: compulsory
Example Sentence:
There has been an increase in year-end discretionary bonuses.
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Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the word 'naïve' from the given sentence.
After years of working in politics, she had become cynical and jaded, convinced that all politicians were corrupt and that the system was rigged against the people.
After years of working in politics, she had become cynical and jaded, convinced that all politicians were corrupt and that the system was rigged against the people.
Anonymous Quiz
19%
Jaded
30%
Corrupt
35%
Cynical
15%
Convinced
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Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word.
Stare
(SSC CGL 2023)
Stare
(SSC CGL 2023)
Anonymous Quiz
26%
Arduousness
16%
Vibrancy
16%
Excitement
41%
Glimpse
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select the one which best expresses the same sentence in Passive/ Active.
Never disobey your elders.
Never disobey your elders.
Anonymous Quiz
39%
You are ordered not to disobey your elders.
39%
You are asked not to disobey your elders.
16%
You are not to disobey your elders.
6%
do not to disobey your elders.
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select the one which best expresses the same sentence in Indirect/Direct speech.
You said to me, ‘I warn you of the coming danger.’
You said to me, ‘I warn you of the coming danger.’
Anonymous Quiz
7%
You told me of the coming danger.
15%
You advised me of the coming danger.
66%
You warned me of the coming danger.
12%
You warned him of the coming danger.
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Select the incorrectly spelt word.
Anonymous Quiz
8%
Miniature
15%
Municipality
75%
Manipuletas
2%
Monopoly
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Select the incorrectly spelt word.
Anonymous Quiz
59%
Aleviation
5%
Election
13%
Elementary
24%
Olfactory
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✅ Daily The Hindu Vocabulary | 19.09.2024
1. JEOPARDIZE (VERB): (जोखिम में डालना): threaten
Synonyms: endanger, imperil
Antonyms: safegaurd
Example Sentence:
He jeopardized his as as well as my life by jumping in the lake.
2. COGNIZANT (ADJECTIVE): (जानकार): aware
Synonyms: conscious apprised
Antonyms: unaware
Example Sentence:
Statesmen must be cognizant of the political vicinity within which they work.
3. PERVASIVE (ADJECTIVE): (व्यापक): prevalent
Synonyms: penetrating, pervading
Antonyms: uncommon
Example Sentence:
Racism is pervasive and entrenched in our society.
4. COMPREHENSIVE (ADJECTIVE): (व्यापक): comprehensive
Synonyms: thorough, complete
Antonyms: small
Example Sentence:
My friend has an extensive collection of silver.
5. LUCRATIVE(ADJECTIVE): (लाभप्रद): profitable
Synonyms: profit-making, gainful
Antonyms: unprofitable
Example Sentence:
She has a lucrative career as a stand-up comedian.
6. FIASCO (NOUN): (असफलता): complete failure
Synonyms: disaster, catastrophe
Antonyms: success
Example Sentence:
Her plans turned into a fiasco.
7. CLAMOUR (NOUN): (कोलाहल): din
Synonyms: racket, uproar
Antonyms: silence
Example Sentence:
The questions rose to a clamour.
8. UNRELENTING (ADJECTIVE): (निरंतर): continual
Synonyms: constant, continuous
Antonyms: intermittent
Example Sentence:
His unrelenting efforts led to his success.
9. TRANQUILLITY (NOUN): (शांति): peace
Synonyms: repose, calm
Antonyms: commotion
Example Sentence:
The tweeting of birds gives tranquility.
10. INEVITABLE (ADJECTIVE): (अपरिहार्य): unavoidable
Synonyms: inescapable, inexorable
Antonyms: avoidable
Example Sentence:
War was inevitable.
1. JEOPARDIZE (VERB): (जोखिम में डालना): threaten
Synonyms: endanger, imperil
Antonyms: safegaurd
Example Sentence:
He jeopardized his as as well as my life by jumping in the lake.
2. COGNIZANT (ADJECTIVE): (जानकार): aware
Synonyms: conscious apprised
Antonyms: unaware
Example Sentence:
Statesmen must be cognizant of the political vicinity within which they work.
3. PERVASIVE (ADJECTIVE): (व्यापक): prevalent
Synonyms: penetrating, pervading
Antonyms: uncommon
Example Sentence:
Racism is pervasive and entrenched in our society.
4. COMPREHENSIVE (ADJECTIVE): (व्यापक): comprehensive
Synonyms: thorough, complete
Antonyms: small
Example Sentence:
My friend has an extensive collection of silver.
5. LUCRATIVE(ADJECTIVE): (लाभप्रद): profitable
Synonyms: profit-making, gainful
Antonyms: unprofitable
Example Sentence:
She has a lucrative career as a stand-up comedian.
6. FIASCO (NOUN): (असफलता): complete failure
Synonyms: disaster, catastrophe
Antonyms: success
Example Sentence:
Her plans turned into a fiasco.
7. CLAMOUR (NOUN): (कोलाहल): din
Synonyms: racket, uproar
Antonyms: silence
Example Sentence:
The questions rose to a clamour.
8. UNRELENTING (ADJECTIVE): (निरंतर): continual
Synonyms: constant, continuous
Antonyms: intermittent
Example Sentence:
His unrelenting efforts led to his success.
9. TRANQUILLITY (NOUN): (शांति): peace
Synonyms: repose, calm
Antonyms: commotion
Example Sentence:
The tweeting of birds gives tranquility.
10. INEVITABLE (ADJECTIVE): (अपरिहार्य): unavoidable
Synonyms: inescapable, inexorable
Antonyms: avoidable
Example Sentence:
War was inevitable.
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Today's Word
Stray /streɪ/ (verb)
Meaning: To wander or move away from the correct path or designated place.
Examples:
1. The lost puppy began to stray from its owner and wandered into the nearby woods.
2. During the hike, make sure not to stray from the marked trail to avoid getting lost in the wilderness.
Stray /streɪ/ (verb)
Meaning: To wander or move away from the correct path or designated place.
Examples:
1. The lost puppy began to stray from its owner and wandered into the nearby woods.
2. During the hike, make sure not to stray from the marked trail to avoid getting lost in the wilderness.
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*✍️भारत के प्रमुख प्रक्षेपास्त्र /India's Major Missiles*
*• पृथ्वी (Prithvi): सतह-से-सतह कम दूरी का बैलिस्टिक प्रक्षेपास्त्र* _Surface-to-surface short-range ballistic missile_
*• त्रिशूल (Trishul): सतह से हवा में मार करने वाला प्रक्षेपास्त्र* _Surface-to-air missile_
*• आकाश (Akash): सतह से हवा में मार करने वाला बहुक्षेपीय प्रक्षेपास्त्र*
_surface-to-air multiple ballistic missile_
*• नाग (Nag): टैंकरोधी निर्देशित प्रक्षेपास्त्र, हेलिना रेंज का उन्नत संस्करण*
_Anti-tank guided missile, an advanced version of Helina_
*• अग्नि (Agni): सतह-से-सतह मध्यम दूरी का बैलिस्टिक प्रक्षेपास्त्र* _Surface-to-surface medium-range ballistic missile_
*• धनुष (Dhanush): जमीन से जमीन पर मार करने वाला प्रक्षेपास्त्र*
_ground to ground missile_
*• अस्त्र (Astra): हवा से हवा में मार करने वाला मध्यम दूरी का प्रक्षेपास्त्र*
_medium range air to air missile_
*• ब्रह्मोस (BrahMos): जमीन से जमीन पर मार करने वाला ध्वनि से तेज सुपरसोनिक क्रूज प्रक्षेपास्त्र* _Supersonic cruise missile, faster than sound, surface-to-surface_
*• सागरिका (Sagarika): सागर की गहराइयों से भी उपयोग किया जा सकने वाला प्रक्षेपास्त्र*
*A missile that can be used even from the depths of the sea*
*• शौर्य (Shaurya): सतह से सतह पर मार करने वाला मध्यम दूरी का हाइपरसोनिक बैलिस्टिक प्रक्षेपास्त्र*
_Surface-to-surface medium-range hypersonic ballistic missile_
*• प्रहार (Prahaar): सतह से सतह पर मार करने वाला कम दूरी का बैलिस्टिक प्रक्षेपास्त्र*
_surface-to-surface short-range ballistic missile_
*• तारस (TARAS): वाटर जेट फास्ट अटैक क्राफ्ट श्रृंखला का पोत*
_A vessel from the water jet fast attack craft series_
*• पिनाका (Pinaka): स्वदेश निर्मित बहुनालक रॉकेट प्रणाली, जो 44 सेकंड में 12 रॉकेट एक साथ दाग सकती है*
_Indigenous multi-barrel rocket launcher system capable of firing 12 rockets in 44 seconds_
*• पृथ्वी (Prithvi): सतह-से-सतह कम दूरी का बैलिस्टिक प्रक्षेपास्त्र* _Surface-to-surface short-range ballistic missile_
*• त्रिशूल (Trishul): सतह से हवा में मार करने वाला प्रक्षेपास्त्र* _Surface-to-air missile_
*• आकाश (Akash): सतह से हवा में मार करने वाला बहुक्षेपीय प्रक्षेपास्त्र*
_surface-to-air multiple ballistic missile_
*• नाग (Nag): टैंकरोधी निर्देशित प्रक्षेपास्त्र, हेलिना रेंज का उन्नत संस्करण*
_Anti-tank guided missile, an advanced version of Helina_
*• अग्नि (Agni): सतह-से-सतह मध्यम दूरी का बैलिस्टिक प्रक्षेपास्त्र* _Surface-to-surface medium-range ballistic missile_
*• धनुष (Dhanush): जमीन से जमीन पर मार करने वाला प्रक्षेपास्त्र*
_ground to ground missile_
*• अस्त्र (Astra): हवा से हवा में मार करने वाला मध्यम दूरी का प्रक्षेपास्त्र*
_medium range air to air missile_
*• ब्रह्मोस (BrahMos): जमीन से जमीन पर मार करने वाला ध्वनि से तेज सुपरसोनिक क्रूज प्रक्षेपास्त्र* _Supersonic cruise missile, faster than sound, surface-to-surface_
*• सागरिका (Sagarika): सागर की गहराइयों से भी उपयोग किया जा सकने वाला प्रक्षेपास्त्र*
*A missile that can be used even from the depths of the sea*
*• शौर्य (Shaurya): सतह से सतह पर मार करने वाला मध्यम दूरी का हाइपरसोनिक बैलिस्टिक प्रक्षेपास्त्र*
_Surface-to-surface medium-range hypersonic ballistic missile_
*• प्रहार (Prahaar): सतह से सतह पर मार करने वाला कम दूरी का बैलिस्टिक प्रक्षेपास्त्र*
_surface-to-surface short-range ballistic missile_
*• तारस (TARAS): वाटर जेट फास्ट अटैक क्राफ्ट श्रृंखला का पोत*
_A vessel from the water jet fast attack craft series_
*• पिनाका (Pinaka): स्वदेश निर्मित बहुनालक रॉकेट प्रणाली, जो 44 सेकंड में 12 रॉकेट एक साथ दाग सकती है*
_Indigenous multi-barrel rocket launcher system capable of firing 12 rockets in 44 seconds_
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