*New Governor appointment*

1 Dr Hari Babu Kambhampati, Governor of Mizoram appointed as Governor of Odisha.

2 General (Dr) Vijay Kumar Singh, PVSM, AVSM, YSM (Retd.) appointed as Governor of Mizoram.

3 Shri Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar, Governor of Bihar appointed as Governor of Kerala.

4 Shri Arif Mohammed Khan, Governor of Kerala appointed as Governor of Bihar.

5 Shri Ajay Kumar Bhalla appointed as Governor of Manipur

Today's Word

🔍 Pragmatic /præɡˈmæt.ɪk/ (adjective)

📝 Meaning: Dealing with things sensibly and realistically, focusing on practical results rather than theoretical considerations.

📌 Examples:

1. She took a pragmatic approach to solving the problem, focusing on what could realistically be done.
2. His pragmatic attitude made him an effective leader in difficult situations.

*25 December Current Affairs in Bilingual*

*1. प्रतिवर्ष किस तारीख को भारत में 'सुशासन दिवस' मनाया जाता है?*
On which date is 'Good Governance Day' celebrated every year in India?
A. 23 दिसंबर 23 December
B. 24 दिसंबर 24 December
C. 25 दिसंबर 25 December
D. 26 दिसंबर 26 December

*Ans C*

*2. गणतंत्र दिवस परेड 2025 के लिए विभिन्न राज्यों और केंद्र शासित प्रदेशों से कुल कितने झांकियों का चयन किया गया है?*
How many tableaux have been selected from different states and union territories for the Republic Day Parade 2025?
A. 13
B. 15
C. 18
D. 19

*Ans B*

*3. सरकार ने किस कक्षा के छात्रों के लिए 'नो डिटेंशन पॉलिसी' हटा दी है?*
The government has removed the 'No Detention Policy' for which class of students?
A. कक्षा 5 Class 5
B. कक्षा 8 Class 8
C. A और B दोनों Both A and B
D. इनमे से कोई नहीं None of these

*Ans C*

*4. हाल ही में किस राज्य को वॉल स्ट्रीट जर्नल द्वारा '2025 के लिए वैश्चिक गंतव्यों' में से एक के रूप में मान्यता दी गई है?*
Which state has recently been recognized by the Wall Street Journal as one of the 'Global Destinations for 2025'?
A. असम Assam
B. गुजरात Gujarat
C. आंध्र प्रदेश Andhra Pradesh
D. मध्य प्रदेश Madhya Pradesh

*Ans D*

*5. हाल ही में निसान और होंडा ने विलय की घोषणा की, जिसे किस वर्ष तक पूरा किया जाने का लक्ष्य है?*
Recently Nissan and Honda announced the merger, which is targeted to be completed by which year?
A. वर्ष 2025 Year 2025
B. वर्ष 2026 Year 2026
C. वर्ष 2028 Year 2028
D. वर्ष 2030 Year 2030

*Ans B*

*6. हाल ही में रक्षा मंत्रालय द्वारा किसके समग्र क्षमता विकास पर विचार करने के लिए एक समिति गठित की गई है?*
Recently a committee has been constituted by the Defense Ministry to consider the overall capability development of?
A. भारतीय जलसेना Indian Navy
B. भारतीय वायुसेना Indian Air Force
C. भारतीय थलसेना Indian Army
D. इनमे से कोई नहीं None of these

*Ans B*

*7. हाल ही में केंद्र सरकार ने किस राज्य में 47 इथेनॉल परियोजनाओं को ऋण सब्सिडी के लिए मंजूरी दी है?*
Recently in which state has the Central Government approved 47 ethanol projects for loan subsidy?
A. केरल Kerala
B. झारखण्ड Jharkhand
C.बिहार Bihar
D. राजस्थान Rajasthan

*Ans C*

*8. हाल ही में दलित छात्रों के लिए __ में डॉ अम्बेडकर छात्रवृत्ति शुरू की गयी है।*
Recently Dr. Ambedkar Scholarship has been started for Dalit students in __.
A. गुजरात Gujrat
B. दिल्ली Delhi
C. कर्नाटक Karnataka
D. बिहार Bihar

*Ans B*

*9. भारत और किस देश के बीच रक्षा और अन्य प्रमुख क्षेत्रों में कई द्विपक्षीय समझौतों पर हस्ताक्षर किए गए?*
Many bilateral agreements in defense and other key sectors were signed between India and which country?
A. कुवैत kuwait
B. ऑस्ट्रेलिया Australia
C. अफगानिस्तान Afghanistan
D. जापान Japan

*Ans A*

*10. हाल ही में कहां वस्तु एवं सेवा कर परिषद की 55वीं बैठक आयोजित हुई है?*
Where was the 55th meeting of the Goods and Services Tax Council held recently?
A. भोपाल Bhopal
B. इंदौर Indore
C. बाड़मेर Barmer
D. जैसेलमेर Jaisalmer

*Ans D*

*11. निम्नलिखित में से किसके द्वारा 30 दिसंबर को 'स्पैडएक्स मिशन' लॉन्च किया जाएगा?*
SpadeX mission' will be launched by which of the following on December 30 ?
A. NASA
B. ISRO
C. JAXA
D. SpaceX

*Ans B*

*12. हाल ही में भारत 'नेटवर्क रेडीनेस इंडेक्स' में कौन-से स्थान पर पहुंच गया है?*
Recently, which position has India reached in 'Network Readiness Index'?
A. 48वें 48th
B. 49वें 49th
C. 50वें 50th
D. 51वें 51st

*Ans B*

*13. हाल ही में किस राज्य ने अपनी पहली वाइन उत्पादन इकाई का उद्घाटन किया है?*
Which state has recently inaugurated its first wine production unit?
A. बिहार Bihar
B. उत्तराखंड Uttarakhand
C. उत्तर प्रदेश Uttar Pradesh
D. महाराष्ट्र Maharashtra

*Ans B*

*14. हाल ही में श्रीराम कृष्णन, एक भारतीय-अमेरिकी उद्यमी, को किसके द्वारा एआई सलाहकार नियुक्त किया गया है?*
Recently Sriram Krishnan, an Indian-American entrepreneur, has been appointed AI consultant by whom?
A. डोनाल्ड ट्रम्प Donald Trump
B. बराक ओबामा Barack Obama
C. व्लादिमीर पुतिन Vladimir Putin
D. नरेंद्र मोदी Narendra Modi

*Ans A*

Q1. A person who likes to argue about anything - Contentious

Q2. She is proficient in speaking many languages - Multilingual

Q3. A short interesting story about a real person or event - Anecdote

Q4. One who does not show response to good or bad - Stoic

Q5. Morbid compulsion to consume alcohol continuously - Dipsomania

Q6. That can’t be reached - Inaccessible

Q7. An order of law requiring people to remain indoors - Curfew

Q8. A government by the officials - Bureaucracy

Q9. A person who sells and arranges cut flowers - Florist

Q10. A small group of people who spend their time together and do not welcome other people into that group - Clique

Q11. A place where fruit trees are grown - Orchard

Q12. An often-imaginary place or state of utter perfection and happiness - Utopia

Q13. Fear of closed spaces - Claustrophobia

Q14. A short section (as of a book) that leads to or explains the main part - Foreword

Q15. Exclusive circle of people with a common purpose - Clique

Q16. An instrument for viewing distant objects in space - Telescope

Q17. Awkward in movement or manner - Clumsy

Q18. A person who is trained to travel in a spacecraft - Astronaut

Q19. One who opposes others- Antagonist

Q20. Failing to give proper care and attention - Lax

Q21. That which cannot be conquered - Invincible

Q22. A false idea or belief - Fallacy

Q23. Never able to die - Immortal

Q24. The list of subjects to be discussed at a meeting - Agenda

Q25. Incapable of being defeated - Invincible

Q26. A place where birds are kept - Aviary

Q27. Cannot be corrected - Incorrigible

Q28. One who eats a lot - Glutton

Q29. A large, flat area surrounded by seats used for sports or entertainment - Arena

Q30. A period of ten years - Decade

Q31. One who speaks less in a forum - Reticent

Q32. An important person who represents his/her country in a foreign country - Ambassador

Q33. A person who is inclined to see the worst aspect of things - Pessimist

Q34. The study of coins - Numismatics

Q35. High shrill piercing cry - Screech

Q36.The food is not fresh - Stale

Q37. The workers received (a sum for the services they rendered) - Remuneration

Q38. A thing fit to eat - Edible

Q39. A person who deceives others by pretending to be someone else - Impostor

Q40. Amusing and true stories - Anecdotes

Q41. Humor that describes the weaknesses of the other person- Satire

Q42. One who eats the flesh of his own species - Cannibal

Q43. Having unlimited power - Omnipotent

Q44. A short stay that you make while on a longer journey - Stopover

Q45. Much more than usual or expected - Exceeding

Q46. A person who performs magic to entertain people - Magician

Q47. A person who is kept captive for fulfillment of demands of money or conditions - Hostage

Q48. One who tends to look at the dark side of things - Pessimist

Q49. The statistical study of human populations - Demography

Q50. Undue favor to one’s own relative during the hiring process - Nepotism

Q51. A continuing unpleasant situation, created when one problem causes another problem that then makes the first problem worse - Vicious cycle

Q52. An utter state of confusion - Chaos

Q53. Lack of interest, enthusiasm, or concern - Apathy

Q54. A person who has supreme power or authority - Sovereign

Q55. The study of ancient things such as art, graves, ruins, etc. - Archaeology

Q56. Speaking disrespectfully about sacred or religious things - Blasphemy

Q57. A thing that can be easily carried by hands - Portable

Q58. The evening time when the sun has just set and it is almost dark - Dusk

Q59. A place to park aeroplanes - Hangar

Q60. A person who does not believe in God - Atheist

Q61. Anything pertaining to cats - Feline

Q62. Dealing with things in a practical and sensible way - Pragmatic

Q63. That which is no longer in existence - Extinct

Q64. Things that can be seen and touched - Tangible

Q65. Fear of snakes - Ophidiophobia

Q66. A performer’s first public appearance - Debut

1. Relevent → Relevant
2. Abismal → Abysmal
3. Mischievious → Mischievous
4. Receaved → Received
5. Acuiantance → Acquaintance
6. Recieved → Received
7. Preceed → Precede
8. Exhilerate → Exhilarate
9. Setbecks → Setbacks
10. Concious → Conscious
11. Prevaild → Prevailed
12. Atributes → Attributes
13. Tangiable → Tangible
14. Occurence → Occurrence
15. Absoletely → Absolutely
16. Maintainence → Maintenance
17. Eficient → Efficient
18. Resturant → Restaurant
19. Necesity → Necessity
20. Mischievious → Mischievous
21. Removel → Removal
22. Fundamentels → Fundamentals
23. Occurance → Occurrence
24. Beggining → Beginning
25. Restaraunt → Restaurant
26. Beleive → Believe
27. Assigment → Assignment
28. Embarassed → Embarrassed
29. Acomodate → Accommodate
30. Measerement → Measurement
31. Neccessary → Necessary
32. Atempt → Attempt
33. Unfourseen → Unforeseen
34. Rigteous → Righteous
35. Mumont → Moment
36. Recieve → Receive
37. Acknowlege → Acknowledge
38. Atrocios → Atrocious
39. Convinient → Convenient