Synonym of Perspicuous
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✅Daily The Hindu Vocabulary | 16.01.2025
1. RECURRENT (ADJECTIVE) (आवर्तक): repeated
Synonyms: recurring, repetitive
Antonyms: isolated
Example Sentence:She had a recurrent dream about falling.
2. RADICAL (ADJECTIVE): (पूर्ण): thorough
Synonyms: thoroughgoing, complete
Antonyms: superficial
Example Sentence:A radical overhaul of the existing regulatory framework is needed.
3. ABRASIVE (ADJECTIVE): (अपघर्षक): caustic
Synonyms: cutting, grating
Antonyms: kind
Example Sentence:Her abrasive and arrogant personal style won her few friends.
4. ANNIHILATE (VERB): (मिटा देना): destroy
Synonyms: wipe out, obliterate
Antonyms: create
Example Sentence:A simple bomb of this type could annihilate them all.
5. COMPATIBLE (ADJECTIVE): (संगत): consistent
Synonyms: reconcilable consonant
Antonyms: inconsistent
Example Sentence:The symptoms were compatible with gastritis or a peptic ulcer.
6. PROVOCATIVE (ADJECTIVE): (उत्तेजक): annoying
Synonyms: irritating, exasperating
Antonyms: soothing
Example Sentence:He got offended by a provocative article.
7. IMPAIR (VERB): (क्षीण करना): damage
Synonyms: harm, diminish
Antonyms: improve
Example Sentence:A noisy job could permanently impair their hearing.
8. FORMIDABLE (ADJECTIVE): (भयभीत करने वाला): intimidating
Synonyms: forbidding, redoubtable
Antonyms: comforting
Example Sentence:In debate he was a formidable opponent.
9. EXPLICABLE (ADJECTIVE): (बोधगम्य): comprehensible
Synonyms: understandable, definable
Antonyms: inexplicable
Example Sentence:Differences in schools were not explicable in terms of differences in intake.
10. SPORADIC (ADJECTIVE): (छिटपुट): occasional
Synonyms: infrequent, irregular
Antonyms: frequent
Example Sentence:Sporadic fighting broke out.
1. RECURRENT (ADJECTIVE) (आवर्तक): repeated
Synonyms: recurring, repetitive
Antonyms: isolated
Example Sentence:She had a recurrent dream about falling.
2. RADICAL (ADJECTIVE): (पूर्ण): thorough
Synonyms: thoroughgoing, complete
Antonyms: superficial
Example Sentence:A radical overhaul of the existing regulatory framework is needed.
3. ABRASIVE (ADJECTIVE): (अपघर्षक): caustic
Synonyms: cutting, grating
Antonyms: kind
Example Sentence:Her abrasive and arrogant personal style won her few friends.
4. ANNIHILATE (VERB): (मिटा देना): destroy
Synonyms: wipe out, obliterate
Antonyms: create
Example Sentence:A simple bomb of this type could annihilate them all.
5. COMPATIBLE (ADJECTIVE): (संगत): consistent
Synonyms: reconcilable consonant
Antonyms: inconsistent
Example Sentence:The symptoms were compatible with gastritis or a peptic ulcer.
6. PROVOCATIVE (ADJECTIVE): (उत्तेजक): annoying
Synonyms: irritating, exasperating
Antonyms: soothing
Example Sentence:He got offended by a provocative article.
7. IMPAIR (VERB): (क्षीण करना): damage
Synonyms: harm, diminish
Antonyms: improve
Example Sentence:A noisy job could permanently impair their hearing.
8. FORMIDABLE (ADJECTIVE): (भयभीत करने वाला): intimidating
Synonyms: forbidding, redoubtable
Antonyms: comforting
Example Sentence:In debate he was a formidable opponent.
9. EXPLICABLE (ADJECTIVE): (बोधगम्य): comprehensible
Synonyms: understandable, definable
Antonyms: inexplicable
Example Sentence:Differences in schools were not explicable in terms of differences in intake.
10. SPORADIC (ADJECTIVE): (छिटपुट): occasional
Synonyms: infrequent, irregular
Antonyms: frequent
Example Sentence:Sporadic fighting broke out.
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Rearrange the following sentences in their correct order to form a meaningful paragraph.
(A) That trip-possible only because of drastically melted ice-inspired Ousland's current project.
(B) Polar explorer Borge Ousland has been making history in the Arctic for a quarter century.
(C) He and fellow explorer Mike Horn then became the first people to ski unsupported to the North Pole.
(D) In 1994 and 1996, the Norwegian was the first person to ski alone without resupply to the North Pole and across Antarctica.
(A) That trip-possible only because of drastically melted ice-inspired Ousland's current project.
(B) Polar explorer Borge Ousland has been making history in the Arctic for a quarter century.
(C) He and fellow explorer Mike Horn then became the first people to ski unsupported to the North Pole.
(D) In 1994 and 1996, the Norwegian was the first person to ski alone without resupply to the North Pole and across Antarctica.
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In the given question, four statements are labelled as P, Q, R and S which when logically ordered form a coherent passage. Choose the option that represents the most logical order.
(Q) Many people have died and dozens are missing after heavy rain and floods in the western German states.
(R) The full extent of the damage in western Germany is still unclear.
(S) Videos posted on social media showed cars floating down streets and houses partly collapsed in some places.
(P) In the neighbouring western state of North Rhine-Westphalia, at least 13 people have lost their lives in the floods.
(Q) Many people have died and dozens are missing after heavy rain and floods in the western German states.
(R) The full extent of the damage in western Germany is still unclear.
(S) Videos posted on social media showed cars floating down streets and houses partly collapsed in some places.
(P) In the neighbouring western state of North Rhine-Westphalia, at least 13 people have lost their lives in the floods.
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In the following question, there are five sentences/paragraphs. The sentence/paragraph labelled is in its correct place. The four that follow are labelled b, c, d and e, and need to be arranged in the logical order to form a coherent paragraph/passage. From the given options, choose the most appropriate option.
(A) Pythagoras lived long ago, and almost nothing is known about him, though his teachings and his name have become immortal.
(B) In fact, they were bound together in a kind of brotherhood, the members of which followed rules which are now hardly understood, but which linked them so as to form a club.
(C) The people who believed in his philosophy were known as the Pythagoreans.
(D) They had common religious observances and pursuits of science, especially mathematics and music.
(E) The Pythagoreans were taught to control their passions, especially that of anger, and to endure with patience all kinds of sufferings.
(A) Pythagoras lived long ago, and almost nothing is known about him, though his teachings and his name have become immortal.
(B) In fact, they were bound together in a kind of brotherhood, the members of which followed rules which are now hardly understood, but which linked them so as to form a club.
(C) The people who believed in his philosophy were known as the Pythagoreans.
(D) They had common religious observances and pursuits of science, especially mathematics and music.
(E) The Pythagoreans were taught to control their passions, especially that of anger, and to endure with patience all kinds of sufferings.
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Select the options that can replace the text with the correct idiom or phrase.
The coach felt (extremely nervous) on seeing the team performing poorly in the first quarter.
The coach felt (extremely nervous) on seeing the team performing poorly in the first quarter.
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Heart skipped a beat
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Like a cakewalk
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Crying wolf
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Raining cats and dogs
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Select the option that can be used as one-word for the highlighted of words.
Samantha keeps herself occupied by (helping other people willingly without expecting any payment for her services).
Samantha keeps herself occupied by (helping other people willingly without expecting any payment for her services).
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Opportunist
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Volunteer
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Mercenary
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Iconoclast
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Find the part of the given sentence that has an error in it. If there is no error, choose 'No error'.
She has (1)/ not written the (2)/ message yet (3)/ No error (4)
She has (1)/ not written the (2)/ message yet (3)/ No error (4)
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She has
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Not written the
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Message yet
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No error
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ISRO In News 2024
• ISRO launches PSLV-C58/XPoSat, India’s 1st X-ray Polarimeter Satellite to study Black Holes & Neutron Stars in Space.
• The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) introduces the “Young Scientist Programme” “YUva VIgyani KAryakram” (YUVIKA) to foster the innate curiosity of children and youth towards space science.
• Indian Astronauts selected to go to Space as part of the Gaganyaan Mission are Group Captain Prasanth Balakrishnan Nair , Group Captain Ajit Krishnan , Group Captain Angad Pratap & Wing Commander Shubhanshu Shukla.
• PM Narendra Modi has laid the foundation stone for the ISRO second spaceport in Kulasekarapattinam, Tamil Nadu. The first spaceport, Satish Dhawan Space Centre, is located in Andhra Pradesh's Sriharikota.
• PM Modi announced India’s own Space Station by 2035.
• ISRO to launch female robot "Vyommitra" to space before astronauts in Gaganyaan.
• ISRO to Launch 1st Base Module of Bharatiya Antariksh Station by 2028.
• India’s National Space Commission has approved a new lunar mission, called the Lunar Polar Exploration Mission "Lupex". This mission is a partnership between India’s space agency ISRO and Japan’s space agency JAXA, and it will focus on exploring the Moon’s resources, especially water at the lunar south pole.
• ISRO Develops "PraVaHa" Software For Aerodynamic Design and Analysis.
• "Trishna": ISRO'S Joint mission with France to Provide unprecedented climate data.
• ISRO launches PSLV-C58/XPoSat, India’s 1st X-ray Polarimeter Satellite to study Black Holes & Neutron Stars in Space.
• The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) introduces the “Young Scientist Programme” “YUva VIgyani KAryakram” (YUVIKA) to foster the innate curiosity of children and youth towards space science.
• Indian Astronauts selected to go to Space as part of the Gaganyaan Mission are Group Captain Prasanth Balakrishnan Nair , Group Captain Ajit Krishnan , Group Captain Angad Pratap & Wing Commander Shubhanshu Shukla.
• PM Narendra Modi has laid the foundation stone for the ISRO second spaceport in Kulasekarapattinam, Tamil Nadu. The first spaceport, Satish Dhawan Space Centre, is located in Andhra Pradesh's Sriharikota.
• PM Modi announced India’s own Space Station by 2035.
• ISRO to launch female robot "Vyommitra" to space before astronauts in Gaganyaan.
• ISRO to Launch 1st Base Module of Bharatiya Antariksh Station by 2028.
• India’s National Space Commission has approved a new lunar mission, called the Lunar Polar Exploration Mission "Lupex". This mission is a partnership between India’s space agency ISRO and Japan’s space agency JAXA, and it will focus on exploring the Moon’s resources, especially water at the lunar south pole.
• ISRO Develops "PraVaHa" Software For Aerodynamic Design and Analysis.
• "Trishna": ISRO'S Joint mission with France to Provide unprecedented climate data.
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Antonym of Perseverance
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Resolution
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Instability
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Persistence
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Synonym of Persecution
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Perfection
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Affliction
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Stimulation
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Oppression
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select the one which best expresses the same sentence in Indirect/Direct.
She yelled, "Please help me."
She yelled, "Please help me."
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She yelled for someone to help her.
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She yelled at someone to help her.
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She yelled at one for some help.
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She yelled for someone to help.
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He said that I needn't wait there.
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He said, " You needn't wait there.
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He said, " I needn't wait here.
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He said, "You needn't wait here."
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He said, "I needn't wait there."
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Select the correctly spelt word.
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Exhoustive
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Exaustive
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Exhostive
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Exhaustive
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Select the correctly spelt word.
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Nocturenal
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Nocturnal
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Nocternal
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Nocturnel
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*17 January Current Affairs With Static Gk Top 15MCQs*
*1. भारत में हर साल *नेशनल स्टार्टअप डे* कब मनाया जाता है?*
*When is *National Startup Day* celebrated in India every year?*
A) 15 जनवरी / January 15
B) 16 जनवरी / January 16
C) 17 जनवरी / January 17
D) 18 जनवरी / January 18
*उत्तर / Answer:* B) 16 जनवरी / January 16
*Explanation:* भारत में नवाचार और उद्यमशीलता को बढ़ावा देने के लिए, 16 जनवरी को *नेशनल स्टार्टअप डे* मनाया जाता है। यह दिन उन लोगों के लिए समर्पित है जो नए व्यवसाय स्थापित करते हैं।
To promote innovation and entrepreneurship, January 16 is celebrated as *National Startup Day* in India. It honors those who establish new businesses.
*2. प्रधानमंत्री नरेंद्र मोदी ने नई दिल्ली में किस देश के राष्ट्रपति से मुलाकात की?*
*With which country's president did PM Narendra Modi meet in New Delhi?*
A) सिंगापुर / Singapore
B) जापान / Japan
C) फ्रांस / France
D) अमेरिका / USA
*उत्तर / Answer:* A) सिंगापुर / Singapore
*Explanation:* सिंगापुर के राष्ट्रपति थर्मन शणमुगरत्नम भारत के साथ द्विपक्षीय संबंधों को मजबूत करने के लिए भारत आए थे।
Singapore's President Tharman Shanmugaratnam visited India to strengthen bilateral relations between the two nations.
*3. *फास्ट ट्रैक इमिग्रेशन- ट्रस्टेड ट्रैवलर प्रोग्राम* का शुभारंभ किसने किया?*
*Who launched the *Fast Track Immigration- Trusted Traveler Program*?*
A) राजनाथ सिंह / Rajnath Singh
B) नरेंद्र मोदी / Narendra Modi
C) अमित शाह / Amit Shah
D) निर्मला सीतारमण / Nirmala Sitharaman
*उत्तर / Answer:* C) अमित शाह / Amit Shah
*Explanation:* इस कार्यक्रम का उद्देश्य प्रमुख हवाई अड्डों पर आव्रजन प्रक्रिया को तेज और सरल बनाना है।
The program aims to streamline and speed up the immigration process at major airports.
*4. *कोच्चि संवाद 2025* के पहले चरण का शुभारंभ किसने किया?*
*Who inaugurated the first phase of *Kochi Dialogue 2025*?*
A) एस जयशंकर / S. Jaishankar
B) कीर्ति वर्द्धन सिंह / Kirti Vardhan Singh
C) धर्मेंद्र प्रधान / Dharmendra Pradhan
D) पीयूष गोयल / Piyush Goyal
*उत्तर / Answer:* B) कीर्ति वर्द्धन सिंह / Kirti Vardhan Singh
*Explanation:* 'कोच्चि संवाद' का उद्देश्य भारत के वैश्विक सहयोग और कूटनीतिक संबंधों को बढ़ावा देना है।
The 'Kochi Dialogue' aims to enhance India's global cooperation and diplomatic relations.
*5. वित्तीय वर्ष 2024-25 के अप्रैल से दिसंबर तक भारत का कुल निर्यात कितना बढ़ा?*
*By how much did India's total exports increase from April to December of FY 2024-25?*
A) 5.23%
B) 6.03%
C) 7.12%
D) 4.89%
*उत्तर / Answer:* B) 6.03%
*Explanation:* भारत का निर्यात 6.03% की वृद्धि के साथ $602.64 अरब तक पहुंचा, जो आर्थिक विकास का संकेत है।
India's exports increased by 6.03%, reaching $602.64 billion, indicating economic growth.
*6. केंद्र सरकार ने किस बल के लिए दो नई रिजर्व बटालियन बनाने की मंजूरी दी?*
*The central government approved the formation of two new reserve battalions for which force?*
A) BSF
B) CRPF
C) CISF
D) ITBP
*उत्तर / Answer:* C) CISF
*Explanation:* ये बटालियन औद्योगिक सुरक्षा और आपातकालीन स्थितियों में त्वरित प्रतिक्रिया के लिए बनाई गई हैं।
These battalions are formed for industrial security and quick response during emergencies.
*7. *प्रेरणा स्कूल* का लोकार्पण कहां किया गया?*
*Where was the *Prerna School* inaugurated?*
A) अहमदाबाद / Ahmedabad
B) वडनगर / Vadnagar
C) गांधीनगर / Gandhinagar
D) सूरत / Surat
*उत्तर / Answer:* B) वडनगर / Vadnagar
*Explanation:* यह स्कूल शिक्षा के माध्यम से सामाजिक प्रेरणा प्रदान करने के लिए खोला गया है।
This school was inaugurated to provide social inspiration through education.
*8. दिसंबर 2024 तक भारत की कुल नवीकरणीय ऊर्जा स्थापित क्षमता कितनी हो गई?*
*What was India's total installed renewable energy capacity by December 2024?*
A) 200.12 GW
B) 209.44 GW
C) 210.87 GW
D) 215.34 GW
*उत्तर / Answer:* B) 209.44 GW
*Explanation:* यह भारत के हरित ऊर्जा लक्ष्यों को प्राप्त करने की दिशा में एक महत्वपूर्ण उपलब्धि है।
This is a significant milestone towards achieving India's green energy goals.
*1. भारत में हर साल *नेशनल स्टार्टअप डे* कब मनाया जाता है?*
*When is *National Startup Day* celebrated in India every year?*
A) 15 जनवरी / January 15
B) 16 जनवरी / January 16
C) 17 जनवरी / January 17
D) 18 जनवरी / January 18
*उत्तर / Answer:* B) 16 जनवरी / January 16
*Explanation:* भारत में नवाचार और उद्यमशीलता को बढ़ावा देने के लिए, 16 जनवरी को *नेशनल स्टार्टअप डे* मनाया जाता है। यह दिन उन लोगों के लिए समर्पित है जो नए व्यवसाय स्थापित करते हैं।
To promote innovation and entrepreneurship, January 16 is celebrated as *National Startup Day* in India. It honors those who establish new businesses.
*2. प्रधानमंत्री नरेंद्र मोदी ने नई दिल्ली में किस देश के राष्ट्रपति से मुलाकात की?*
*With which country's president did PM Narendra Modi meet in New Delhi?*
A) सिंगापुर / Singapore
B) जापान / Japan
C) फ्रांस / France
D) अमेरिका / USA
*उत्तर / Answer:* A) सिंगापुर / Singapore
*Explanation:* सिंगापुर के राष्ट्रपति थर्मन शणमुगरत्नम भारत के साथ द्विपक्षीय संबंधों को मजबूत करने के लिए भारत आए थे।
Singapore's President Tharman Shanmugaratnam visited India to strengthen bilateral relations between the two nations.
*3. *फास्ट ट्रैक इमिग्रेशन- ट्रस्टेड ट्रैवलर प्रोग्राम* का शुभारंभ किसने किया?*
*Who launched the *Fast Track Immigration- Trusted Traveler Program*?*
A) राजनाथ सिंह / Rajnath Singh
B) नरेंद्र मोदी / Narendra Modi
C) अमित शाह / Amit Shah
D) निर्मला सीतारमण / Nirmala Sitharaman
*उत्तर / Answer:* C) अमित शाह / Amit Shah
*Explanation:* इस कार्यक्रम का उद्देश्य प्रमुख हवाई अड्डों पर आव्रजन प्रक्रिया को तेज और सरल बनाना है।
The program aims to streamline and speed up the immigration process at major airports.
*4. *कोच्चि संवाद 2025* के पहले चरण का शुभारंभ किसने किया?*
*Who inaugurated the first phase of *Kochi Dialogue 2025*?*
A) एस जयशंकर / S. Jaishankar
B) कीर्ति वर्द्धन सिंह / Kirti Vardhan Singh
C) धर्मेंद्र प्रधान / Dharmendra Pradhan
D) पीयूष गोयल / Piyush Goyal
*उत्तर / Answer:* B) कीर्ति वर्द्धन सिंह / Kirti Vardhan Singh
*Explanation:* 'कोच्चि संवाद' का उद्देश्य भारत के वैश्विक सहयोग और कूटनीतिक संबंधों को बढ़ावा देना है।
The 'Kochi Dialogue' aims to enhance India's global cooperation and diplomatic relations.
*5. वित्तीय वर्ष 2024-25 के अप्रैल से दिसंबर तक भारत का कुल निर्यात कितना बढ़ा?*
*By how much did India's total exports increase from April to December of FY 2024-25?*
A) 5.23%
B) 6.03%
C) 7.12%
D) 4.89%
*उत्तर / Answer:* B) 6.03%
*Explanation:* भारत का निर्यात 6.03% की वृद्धि के साथ $602.64 अरब तक पहुंचा, जो आर्थिक विकास का संकेत है।
India's exports increased by 6.03%, reaching $602.64 billion, indicating economic growth.
*6. केंद्र सरकार ने किस बल के लिए दो नई रिजर्व बटालियन बनाने की मंजूरी दी?*
*The central government approved the formation of two new reserve battalions for which force?*
A) BSF
B) CRPF
C) CISF
D) ITBP
*उत्तर / Answer:* C) CISF
*Explanation:* ये बटालियन औद्योगिक सुरक्षा और आपातकालीन स्थितियों में त्वरित प्रतिक्रिया के लिए बनाई गई हैं।
These battalions are formed for industrial security and quick response during emergencies.
*7. *प्रेरणा स्कूल* का लोकार्पण कहां किया गया?*
*Where was the *Prerna School* inaugurated?*
A) अहमदाबाद / Ahmedabad
B) वडनगर / Vadnagar
C) गांधीनगर / Gandhinagar
D) सूरत / Surat
*उत्तर / Answer:* B) वडनगर / Vadnagar
*Explanation:* यह स्कूल शिक्षा के माध्यम से सामाजिक प्रेरणा प्रदान करने के लिए खोला गया है।
This school was inaugurated to provide social inspiration through education.
*8. दिसंबर 2024 तक भारत की कुल नवीकरणीय ऊर्जा स्थापित क्षमता कितनी हो गई?*
*What was India's total installed renewable energy capacity by December 2024?*
A) 200.12 GW
B) 209.44 GW
C) 210.87 GW
D) 215.34 GW
*उत्तर / Answer:* B) 209.44 GW
*Explanation:* यह भारत के हरित ऊर्जा लक्ष्यों को प्राप्त करने की दिशा में एक महत्वपूर्ण उपलब्धि है।
This is a significant milestone towards achieving India's green energy goals.
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