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Select the word which means the same as the group of words given:

To make perfect or complete
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55%
Complement
24%
Attainment
18%
Impediment
3%
Deportment
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Select the word which means the same as the group of words given.

Relating to the healing of diseases
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32%
Immunity
46%
Therapeutic
14%
Preventive
9%
Inoculation
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Select the most appropriate option that can substitute the highlighted segment in the given sentence.

When the weather is hot, I (will like to eat) ice cream.
Anonymous Quiz
20%
I shall like to eat
13%
I liked to eat
59%
I like to eat
9%
I should like to eat
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Synonym of Noxious
(SSC CHSL 2018)
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5%
Sterile
79%
Harmful
12%
Wholesome
3%
Curing
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Synonym of Novice
(SSC CHSL 2021)
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7%
Expert
83%
Beginner
6%
Adept
4%
Silent
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Today's Word


Curtail /kɜːrˈteɪl/ (verb)

Meaning: To reduce, limit, or restrict something, often in extent or duration.

Examples:

1. Due to budget cuts, the school had to curtail its extracurricular programs.
2. The new law aims to curtail excessive spending by government agencies.
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*20 December Current Affairs in Bilingual*

*1. प्रतिवर्ष किस तारीख को 'अंतर्राष्ट्रीय मानव एकता दिवस' मनाया जाता है?*
On which date is 'International Human Unity Day' celebrated every year?
A. 18 दिसंबर 18th December
B. 19 दिसंबर 19 December
C.20 दिसंबर 20th December
D. 21 दिसंबर 21 December

*Ans C*

*2. हाल ही में कृषि एवं किसान कल्याण विभाग के लिए बजट आवंटन में कितने गुना की वृद्धि हुई है?*
How many times has the budget allocation for the Agriculture and Farmers Welfare Department increased recently?
A. चार Four
B. छः Six
C. आठ eight
D. दस Ten

*Ans B*

*3. NCRB के रिपोर्ट के अनुसार वर्ष 1995 से अब तक भारत में कितने लाख से अधिक किसानों और कृषि मज़दूरों ने आत्महत्या की है?*
According to the NCRB report, how many lakh farmers and agricultural laborers have committed suicide in India since 1995?
A. 01 लाख
B. 03 लाख
C. 03लाख
D. 04लाख

*Ans D*

*4. भारत का 46% कार्यबल कृषि में कार्यरत है, जिसका राष्ट्रीय आय में केवल ___का योगदान है।*
46% of India's workforce is employed in agriculture, which contributes only ___ to the national income.
A. 07%
B. 11%
C. 15%
D. 25%

*Ans C*

*5. हाल ही में, किस यूरोपीय देश ने नई दिल्ली में अपने दूतावास का उद्घाटन किया है?*
Recently, which European country has inaugurated its embassy in New Delhi?
A. यूक्रेन Ukraine
B. बेलारूस Belarus
C. पोलैंड Poland
D. माल्दोवा Moldova

*Ans D*

*6. निम्नलिखित में से भारत और किस देश ने अंतरिक्ष मलबे से निपटने के लिए लेजर से लैस उपग्रहों का अध्ययन करने का फैसला किया है?*
India and which of the following countries have decided to study laser-equipped satellites to deal with space debris?
A. फ्रांस France
B. *जापान Japan
C. अमेरिका America
D. रूस Russia

*Ans B*

*7. हाल ही में भारत और _ के बीच संयुक्त नौसैनिक अभ्यास 'SLINEX' शुरू हुआ है।*
Recently the joint naval exercise 'SLINEX' has started between India and _.
A. ऑस्ट्रेलिया Australia
B.*श्रीलंका Shri Lanka
C. थाईलैंड Thailand
D. जापानjapan

*Ans B*

*8. निम्नलिखित में से किस राज्य में केंद्रीय गृह मंत्रालय द्वारा, संरक्षित क्षेत्र व्यवस्था को पुनः लागू किया गया है।*
In which of the following states, the protected area system has been re-implemented by the Union Home Ministry.
A. मणिपुरManipur
B. मिजोरमMizoram
C. नागालैंडNagaland
D. उपर्युक्त सभी All of the above

*Ans D.*

*9. हाल ही में किस राज्य में पहली बार गंगा नदी डॉल्फिन को टैग किया गया है?*
Recently in which state has Ganga River Dolphin been tagged for the first time?
A. असम Assam
B. केरल Kerala
C. उत्तराखंड Uttarakhand
D. बिहार Bihar

*Ans A*

*10. हाल ही में किस तारीख से "सुशासन सप्ताह–2024" शुरू हुआ है?*
Recently from which date the “Good Governance Week–2024” has started?
A. 17 दिसंबर 17 December
B. 18 दिसंबर 18 December
C. 19 दिसंबर 19 December
D. 20 दिसंबर 20 December

*Ans C*

*11. हाल ही में किस देश ने कैंसर की वैक्सीन बनाने में सफलता हासिल कर ली है?*
Which country has recently succeeded in making cancer vaccine?
A. अमेरिका America
B. रूस Russia
C. भारत India
D. चीन Chinese

*Ans B*

*12. हाल ही में ___ में आयोजित 10वें अंतर्राष्ट्रीय वन मेले का मुख्य विषय "लघु वनोपज के माध्यम से महिला सशक्तिकरण" है।*
The main theme of the 10th International Forest Fair held recently in ___ is “Women Empowerment through Minor Forest Produce”.
A. भोपाल Bhopal
B. इंदौर Indore
C. नई दिल्ली New Delhi
D. मुंबई Mumbai

*Ans A*

*13. हाल ही में किसके द्वारा भारत के पहके कीटनाशक रोधी बॉडीसूट, ‘किसान कवच’ का अनावरण किया है?*
Who has recently unveiled India's first anti-pesticide bodysuit, 'Kisan Kavach'?
A. नीति आयोग NITI Aayog
B. आईआईटी , गुवाहाटी IIT, Guwahati
C. डीआरडीओ DRDO
D. विज्ञान एवं प्रौद्योगिकी मंत्रालय Ministry of Science and Technology

*Ans D*

*14. विश्व प्रतिस्पर्द्धात्मक सूचकांक वर्ष 2024 में भारत की रैंकिंग ___ स्थान पर पहुंच गई है।*
India's ranking in the World Competitiveness Index has reached ___ position in the year 2024.
A. 40वें
B. 43वें
C. 44 वें
D. 47वें

*Ans A*
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Daily The Hindu Vocabulary | 20.12.2024


1. DISENGAGE (VERB): (अलग करना): remove
Synonyms: detach, disentangle
Antonyms: attach
Example Sentence:I disengaged his hand from mine.


2. ERSTWHILE (ADJECTIVE): (भूतपूर्व): former
Synonyms: old, past
Antonyms: present
Example Sentence:The erstwhile president of the company was loved by all.


3. CONCILIATION (NOUN): (शांति): appeasement
Synonyms: peacemaking, peacebuilding
Antonyms: provocation
Example Sentence:He held his hands up in a gesture of conciliation.


4. SLAM (VERB): (आलोचना करना): criticize
Synonyms: find fault with, censure
Antonyms: praise
Example Sentence:Jenny heard him stride away slamming him for his behaviour.


5. UPHEAVAL (NOUN): (उथल-पुथल): disruption
Synonyms: upset, disturbance
Antonyms: stability
Example Sentence:Major upheavals have hit the financial markets this year.


6. NEGATE (VERB): (अमान्य करना): invalidate
Synonyms: nullify, neutralize
Antonyms: confirm
Example Sentence:Alcohol negates the effects of the drug.


7. PRUDENCE (NOUN): (बुद्धिमत्ता): wisdom
Synonyms: judgement, sagacity
Antonyms: folly
Example Sentence:We need to exercise prudence in such important matters.


8. INDIGENOUS (ADJECTIVE): (देशज): native
Synonyms: aboriginal, local
Antonyms: expatriate
Example Sentence:The most indigenous inhabitants were the American Indians.


9. WOE (NOUN): (शोक): misery
Synonyms: sorrow, distress
Antonyms: happiness
Example Sentence:If we do not find her safe and well, woe to the man who has harmed her.


10. DEMOBILIZE (VERB): (बरख़ास्त करना): disband
Synonyms: decommission, discharge
Antonyms: conscript
Example Sentence:He was demobilized in February 1946.
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Select the incorrectly spelt word.
Anonymous Quiz
8%
Tolerate
16%
Temperate
24%
Promulgate
52%
Accomodate
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Select the incorrectly spelt word.
Anonymous Quiz
16%
Scrutinize
58%
Compromize
11%
Colonize
15%
Sympathize
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What does the idiom 'Go the whole hog' mean?
Anonymous Quiz
14%
To insult
11%
To rescue
11%
Do part only
64%
To do thoroughly
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Select the most appropriate meaning of the highlighted idiom in the given sentence.

We must resist the urge to (kick the can down the road) once again.
Anonymous Quiz
22%
To deal with a problem
21%
To kick a container down the lane
13%
To make a mistake
44%
To avoid dealing with a problem
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In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which is the best substitute of the words/sentence.

Wrap or cover for warmth
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14%
Encourage
64%
Muffle
17%
Divulge
5%
Expose
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Out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which is the best substitute of the words/sentence.

A payment given for professional services that are rendered nominal without charge
Anonymous Quiz
60%
Honorarium
18%
Penalty
12%
Forfeit
10%
Retribution
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Which part of the following sentence contains an error?

Since time immemorial (a)/ the Hindus (b)/ have been worshipping (c)/ the river Ganga (d)/
Anonymous Quiz
17%
(B)
32%
(C)
17%
(D)
35%
(A)
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Find error in the given sentence.

The evolutionary history of penguins (1)/ is well-researched and represents a showcase of (2)/ evolution biogeography (3)/ no error (4).
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8%
1
47%
2
35%
3
10%
4
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Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy 2024-25

• Champion - Mumbai (2nd title)
• Runner-up - Madhya Predesh
• Player of the Series - Ajinkya Rahane (Mumbai)
• Most Runs - Ajinkya Rahane (Mumbai , 469 Runs)
• Most Wickets - Jagjit Singh (Chandigarh , 18 wickes)
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Synonym of Nonchalant
(DSSSB Junior Secretariat Assistant 2022)
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14%
Adventurous
26%
Apprehensive
21%
Suspicious
39%
Unconcerned
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Antonym of Nimble
(SSC CGL)
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11%
Agent
22%
Irony
21%
Habit
46%
Stiff
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