Sentences of a paragraph are given below in jumbled order. Arrange the sentences in the correct order to form a meaningful and coherent paragraph.
(A) She shot the movie on the widest canvas possible using the same kind of equipment that captured Star Wars landscapes, and applied a muted colour grading to every frame.
(B) She said last year that she wanted the ensemble film to look like "a faded postcard".
(C) Polley lends the central conversation a visual gravitas normally reserved for epics.
(D) Women Talking, adapted by the writer-director Sarah Polley from Miriam Toews's 2018 novel, is vibrant cinema.
(A) She shot the movie on the widest canvas possible using the same kind of equipment that captured Star Wars landscapes, and applied a muted colour grading to every frame.
(B) She said last year that she wanted the ensemble film to look like "a faded postcard".
(C) Polley lends the central conversation a visual gravitas normally reserved for epics.
(D) Women Talking, adapted by the writer-director Sarah Polley from Miriam Toews's 2018 novel, is vibrant cinema.
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Select the correctly spelt word.
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88%
Philosophy
5%
Phelosophy
6%
Philosophie
1%
Filosophy
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Select the part that contains the error from the given options. If you don't find any error, mark 'No error' as your answer.
Dan needed help / to get the / tight coat of him.
Dan needed help / to get the / tight coat of him.
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5%
No error
48%
Dan needed help
14%
To get the
32%
Tight coat of him
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Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the given group of words.
Photographers who follow celebrities to get their pictures to sell them.
Photographers who follow celebrities to get their pictures to sell them.
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78%
Paparazzi
11%
Reporter
8%
Editor
3%
Interviewer
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Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the given group of words.
Someone who is reserved and shy.
Someone who is reserved and shy.
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80%
Introvert
8%
Extrovert
11%
Chauffeur
1%
Talkative
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Select the most appropriate meaning of the highlighted idiom.
It was a (Catch 22 situation) for the manager.
It was a (Catch 22 situation) for the manager.
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Worthy successor to the throne
82%
A difficult situation in which the solution to a problem is impossible
4%
Hailed as the ultimate champion
8%
A positive outcome in a tough situation
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Select the most appropriate meaning of the highlighted idiom.
The team members seem to be (running around in circles).
The team members seem to be (running around in circles).
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6%
To be extremely success
16%
Hardly any time to breathe
65%
To be very active but with few results
13%
Very dynamic and hardworking
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The following sentence has been split into four segments. Identify the segment that contains error.
We should sorted out / the problem ourselves / rather than depending / on the third party.
We should sorted out / the problem ourselves / rather than depending / on the third party.
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16%
Rather than depending
20%
The problem ourselves
60%
We should sorted out
3%
On the third party
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BILLS PASSED IN LOK SABHA / RAJYA SABHA IN 2024
The Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Bill, 2024
• It was introduced in Lok Sabha on February 5, 2024.
• Lok Sabha passes ‘The Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Bill, 2024’ to curb paper leaks, malpractices as well as organised malpractices in recruitment examinations like UPSC, SSC etc and entrance tests such as NEET, JEE and CUET.
• The Bill proposes a punishment of a minimum of three to five years of imprisonment to curb cheating and for those involved in organised crimes of cheating will face five to 10 years of imprisonment and a minimum fine of Rs 1 crore.
The Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Amendment Bill 2024
• It was introduced in Rajya Sabha on February 5, 2024.
• It amends the Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1974.
• The Act establishes the central and state pollution control boards (CPCB and SPCBs) to prevent and control water pollution.
• The Bill decriminalises several violations, and instead imposes penalties. It will initially apply to Himachal Pradesh, Rajasthan, and the union territories. Other states may pass resolutions to extend its applicability to their states.
The Constitution (Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes) Orders (Amendment) Bill, 2024
• It was introduced in Rajya Sabha on February 5, 2024.
• The Bill amends the Constitution (Scheduled Castes) Order, 1950 and the Constitution (Scheduled Tribes) Order, 1950 to modify the list of Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes in Odisha.
• Communities Added to the list of Scheduled Tribes :-
The Bill adds following communities to the list of Scheduled Tribes in Odisha : (i) Muka Dora, Mooka Dora, Nuka Dora, Nooka Dora (for districts of Koraput, Nowrangapur, Rayagada, and Malkangiri), and (ii) Konda Reddy, Konda Reddi.
• Certain Communities Moved from list of Scheduled Castes to Scheduled Tribes :-
The Bill removes Tamadia and Tamudia communities from the list of Scheduled Castes in Odisha, and instead adds them to the list of Scheduled Tribes.
The Constitution (Scheduled Tribes) Order (Amendment) Bill, 2024
• It was introduced in Rajya Sabha on February 5, 2024.
• The Bill seeks to amend the Constitution (Scheduled Tribes) Order, 1950, in relation to Andhra Pradesh. The Order lists the tribes deemed to be Scheduled Tribes in states and union territories.
• Scheduled Tribes in Andhra Pradesh :-
The Bill adds the following to the list of Scheduled Tribes in Andhra Pradesh :- (i) Bondo Porja , (ii) Khond Porja & (iii) Konda Savaras
The Constitution (Jammu and Kashmir) Scheduled Castes Order (Amendment) Bill, 2024
• The Constitution (Jammu and Kashmir) Scheduled Castes Order (Amendment) Bill, 2024 was passed by the Parliament, To incorporate Valmiki community as a synonym of Chura, Balmiki, Bhangi, and Mehtar communities in the list of Scheduled Castes in Jammu and Kashmir.
The Constitution (Jammu and Kashmir) Scheduled Tribes Order (Amendment) Bill, 2024
• The Constitution (Jammu and Kashmir) Scheduled Tribes Order (Amendment) Bill, 2024 was passed by the Parliament, To include ‘Pahari Ethnic Group, Paddari Tribe, Koli and Gadda Brahmin’ communities in the list of STs of UT of Jammu and Kashmir.
• The Rajya Sabha passed the bill on 9th February 2024 to amend the Constitution (Jammu & Kashmir) Scheduled Tribes Order, 1989 with respect to the UT of J&K. Earlier, the Bill had been passed by the Lok Sabha on 6th February 2024.
The Bharatiya Vayuyan Vidheyak, 2024
• It was introduced in Lok Sabha on July 31, 2024 and was passed by the Lower House on August 9.
• The Rajya Sabha on December 05 passed the Bharatiya Vayuyan Vidheyak 2024, which replaces the Aircraft Act, 1934.
• The Act regulates activities related to aircrafts including manufacturing, possession, use, and trade. The Bill retains these provisions and also provides for regulation of aircraft design.
The Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Bill, 2024
• It was introduced in Lok Sabha on February 5, 2024.
• Lok Sabha passes ‘The Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Bill, 2024’ to curb paper leaks, malpractices as well as organised malpractices in recruitment examinations like UPSC, SSC etc and entrance tests such as NEET, JEE and CUET.
• The Bill proposes a punishment of a minimum of three to five years of imprisonment to curb cheating and for those involved in organised crimes of cheating will face five to 10 years of imprisonment and a minimum fine of Rs 1 crore.
The Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Amendment Bill 2024
• It was introduced in Rajya Sabha on February 5, 2024.
• It amends the Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1974.
• The Act establishes the central and state pollution control boards (CPCB and SPCBs) to prevent and control water pollution.
• The Bill decriminalises several violations, and instead imposes penalties. It will initially apply to Himachal Pradesh, Rajasthan, and the union territories. Other states may pass resolutions to extend its applicability to their states.
The Constitution (Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes) Orders (Amendment) Bill, 2024
• It was introduced in Rajya Sabha on February 5, 2024.
• The Bill amends the Constitution (Scheduled Castes) Order, 1950 and the Constitution (Scheduled Tribes) Order, 1950 to modify the list of Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes in Odisha.
• Communities Added to the list of Scheduled Tribes :-
The Bill adds following communities to the list of Scheduled Tribes in Odisha : (i) Muka Dora, Mooka Dora, Nuka Dora, Nooka Dora (for districts of Koraput, Nowrangapur, Rayagada, and Malkangiri), and (ii) Konda Reddy, Konda Reddi.
• Certain Communities Moved from list of Scheduled Castes to Scheduled Tribes :-
The Bill removes Tamadia and Tamudia communities from the list of Scheduled Castes in Odisha, and instead adds them to the list of Scheduled Tribes.
The Constitution (Scheduled Tribes) Order (Amendment) Bill, 2024
• It was introduced in Rajya Sabha on February 5, 2024.
• The Bill seeks to amend the Constitution (Scheduled Tribes) Order, 1950, in relation to Andhra Pradesh. The Order lists the tribes deemed to be Scheduled Tribes in states and union territories.
• Scheduled Tribes in Andhra Pradesh :-
The Bill adds the following to the list of Scheduled Tribes in Andhra Pradesh :- (i) Bondo Porja , (ii) Khond Porja & (iii) Konda Savaras
The Constitution (Jammu and Kashmir) Scheduled Castes Order (Amendment) Bill, 2024
• The Constitution (Jammu and Kashmir) Scheduled Castes Order (Amendment) Bill, 2024 was passed by the Parliament, To incorporate Valmiki community as a synonym of Chura, Balmiki, Bhangi, and Mehtar communities in the list of Scheduled Castes in Jammu and Kashmir.
The Constitution (Jammu and Kashmir) Scheduled Tribes Order (Amendment) Bill, 2024
• The Constitution (Jammu and Kashmir) Scheduled Tribes Order (Amendment) Bill, 2024 was passed by the Parliament, To include ‘Pahari Ethnic Group, Paddari Tribe, Koli and Gadda Brahmin’ communities in the list of STs of UT of Jammu and Kashmir.
• The Rajya Sabha passed the bill on 9th February 2024 to amend the Constitution (Jammu & Kashmir) Scheduled Tribes Order, 1989 with respect to the UT of J&K. Earlier, the Bill had been passed by the Lok Sabha on 6th February 2024.
The Bharatiya Vayuyan Vidheyak, 2024
• It was introduced in Lok Sabha on July 31, 2024 and was passed by the Lower House on August 9.
• The Rajya Sabha on December 05 passed the Bharatiya Vayuyan Vidheyak 2024, which replaces the Aircraft Act, 1934.
• The Act regulates activities related to aircrafts including manufacturing, possession, use, and trade. The Bill retains these provisions and also provides for regulation of aircraft design.
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✅Daily The Hindu Vocabulary | 04.01.2025
1. IMPLICATION (NOUN): (सुझाव): suggestion
Synonyms: inference, insinuation
Antonyms: explicit statement
Example Sentence:The implication is that no one person at the bank is responsible.
2. NOTABLE (ADJECTIVE): (उल्लेखनीय): noteworthy
Synonyms: remarkable, outstanding
Antonyms: insignificant
Example Sentence:The gardens are notable for their collection of magnolias and camellias.
3 SCRUTINY (NOUN): (जांच): inspection
Synonyms: survey, scan
Antonyms: glance
Example Sentence:She checked her weapons with scrutiny that would've made her father proud.
4. SCANTY (ADJECTIVE): (अल्प): meagre
Synonyms: scant, minimal
Antonyms: abundant
Example Sentence:They paid whatever they could out of their scanty wages to their families.
5. ABROGATION (NOUN): (निराकरण): repudiation
Synonyms: revocation, repeal
Antonyms: institution
Example Sentence:They have regarded the law’s renewal and abrogation with about equal anxiety.
6. GRIEVANCE (NOUN): (शिकायत): complaint
Synonyms: criticism, objection
Antonyms: commendation
Example Sentence:He was nursing a grievance.
7. FLIMSY (ADJECTIVE): (असाध्य): insubstantial
Synonyms: slight, light
Antonyms: sturdy
Example Sentence:The huts are relatively few and flimsy.
8. EVENTFUL (ADJECTIVE): (व्यस्त): busy
Synonyms: event-filled, action-packed
Antonyms: dull
Example Sentence:His long and eventful life.
9. SKETCHY (ADJECTIVE): (अधूरा): incomplete
Synonyms: inadequate, limited
Antonyms: detailed
Example Sentence:The information they had was sketchy.
10. EMBARRASSMENT (NOUN): (शर्मिंदगी): awkwardness
Synonyms: self-consciousness, unease
Antonyms: confidence
Example Sentence:I turned red with embarrassment.
1. IMPLICATION (NOUN): (सुझाव): suggestion
Synonyms: inference, insinuation
Antonyms: explicit statement
Example Sentence:The implication is that no one person at the bank is responsible.
2. NOTABLE (ADJECTIVE): (उल्लेखनीय): noteworthy
Synonyms: remarkable, outstanding
Antonyms: insignificant
Example Sentence:The gardens are notable for their collection of magnolias and camellias.
3 SCRUTINY (NOUN): (जांच): inspection
Synonyms: survey, scan
Antonyms: glance
Example Sentence:She checked her weapons with scrutiny that would've made her father proud.
4. SCANTY (ADJECTIVE): (अल्प): meagre
Synonyms: scant, minimal
Antonyms: abundant
Example Sentence:They paid whatever they could out of their scanty wages to their families.
5. ABROGATION (NOUN): (निराकरण): repudiation
Synonyms: revocation, repeal
Antonyms: institution
Example Sentence:They have regarded the law’s renewal and abrogation with about equal anxiety.
6. GRIEVANCE (NOUN): (शिकायत): complaint
Synonyms: criticism, objection
Antonyms: commendation
Example Sentence:He was nursing a grievance.
7. FLIMSY (ADJECTIVE): (असाध्य): insubstantial
Synonyms: slight, light
Antonyms: sturdy
Example Sentence:The huts are relatively few and flimsy.
8. EVENTFUL (ADJECTIVE): (व्यस्त): busy
Synonyms: event-filled, action-packed
Antonyms: dull
Example Sentence:His long and eventful life.
9. SKETCHY (ADJECTIVE): (अधूरा): incomplete
Synonyms: inadequate, limited
Antonyms: detailed
Example Sentence:The information they had was sketchy.
10. EMBARRASSMENT (NOUN): (शर्मिंदगी): awkwardness
Synonyms: self-consciousness, unease
Antonyms: confidence
Example Sentence:I turned red with embarrassment.
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Synonym of Objective
(SSC GD constable 2023)
(SSC GD constable 2023)
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Subjective
56%
Purpose
22%
Tyrannical
2%
Heartfelt
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select the one which best expresses the same sentence in Passive/Active Voice.
Not a word was spoken by the criminal inself-defence.
Not a word was spoken by the criminal inself-defence.
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The criminal spoke not a word in self-defence.
16%
The criminal in self-defence spoke no word
54%
The criminal did not speak a word inself-defence
6%
The criminal spoke in self-defence not a word.
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select the one which best expresses the same sentence in Indirect/Direct
The king said to his men, "Do not be afraid of the enemy. Face them bravely."
The king said to his men, "Do not be afraid of the enemy. Face them bravely."
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The king advised his men not to be afraid of the enemy but to face them bravely.
20%
The king told his men not to be afraid of the enemy and they had faced them bravely.
34%
The king ordered his men to not be afraid of the enemy and that they had to be faced bravely.
6%
The king asked his men to not be afraid of the enemy but they should be faced bravely.
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Select the correctly spelt word.
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70%
Independent
25%
Independant
5%
Indipendent
0%
Indepindent
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Sentences of a paragraph are given below in jumbled order. Arrange the sentences in the correct order to form a meaningful and coherent paragraph.
(A) Many fitness trainers encourage their clients to include these foods in their diet to build muscle.
(B) Power foods can be included in your everyday diet in a variety of ways.
(C) The secret to getting the most out of power foods is, of course, knowing how to cook them properly, buying seasonal produce and recognising your preferred flavour profile.
(D) Power foods are high in nutrients such as fibre, potassium and minerals
(A) Many fitness trainers encourage their clients to include these foods in their diet to build muscle.
(B) Power foods can be included in your everyday diet in a variety of ways.
(C) The secret to getting the most out of power foods is, of course, knowing how to cook them properly, buying seasonal produce and recognising your preferred flavour profile.
(D) Power foods are high in nutrients such as fibre, potassium and minerals
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Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the given group of words.
Willful destruction
Willful destruction
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Disaster
22%
Combustion
15%
Calamity
47%
Sabotage
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