Out of the four alternatives, choose the one which can be substituted for the given words/sentence.

A confused, complicated or embarrassing situation

(A) Imbroglio

(B) Inflammable

(C) Infinitesimal

(D) Awkward

In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which is the best substitute of the phrase.

Rebellious or opposing the authority

(A) insurgent

(B) intransigent

(C) indigenous

(D) innuendo

Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.

'To give the slip'

(A) to keep low

(B) to escape

(C) to hit someone

(D) to hide

Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.

Get someone's goat

(A) To abuse someone

(B) To irritate someone

(C) To hurt someone

(D) To cheat someone

7 March 2025 Current Affairs in English & Hindi

  ➼  According to the first survey of river dolphins, Uttar Pradesh has recorded the highest number of dolphins in India.
नदी डॉल्फ़िन के पहले सर्वेक्षण के अनुसार, भारत में उत्तर प्रदेश में सबसे ज्यादा डॉल्फ़िन की संख्या दर्ज की गई है।

  ➼  In the financial year 2025-26, a budget of 1.45 lakh crore was presented by the Jharkhand government in the state assembly.
वित्तीय वर्ष 2025-26 में, झारखंड सरकार द्वारा 1.45 लाख करोड़ का बजट राज्य विधानसभा में पेश किया गया।

  ➼  Recently, India's first World Peace Centre has been inaugurated in Gurugram.
हाल ही में गुरुग्राम में भारत के पहले विश्व शांति केंद्र का उद्घाटन हुआ है।

  ➼  Recently, “Strong Panchayat- Netri Abhiyaan” was launched by Ministry of Panchayati Raj.
हाल ही में पंचायती राज मंत्रालय द्वारा "सशक्त पंचायत- नेत्री अभियान" शुरू किया गया।

  ➼  Recently 'International Wheelchair Day' was celebrated on 01 March.
हाल ही में 01 मार्च को 'अंतर्राष्ट्रीय व्हीलचेयर दिवस' मनाया गया हैं।

  ➼  Recently ISRO space agency is preparing to launch SPHEREX telescope.
हाल ही में ISRO अंतरिक्ष एजेंसी SPHEREX टेलीस्कोप लॉन्च करने की तैयारी कर रही है।

  ➼  Andhra Pradesh state government has recently inaugurated a green hydrogen plant worth Rs 1,000 crore.
हाल ही में आंध्र प्रदेश राज्य सरकार ने 1,000 करोड़ रुपये के हरित हाइड्रोजन संयंत्र का उद्धाटन किया है

  ➼  Recently, the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship in collaboration with NITI Aayog has launched the Swavalamban initiative to promote women entrepreneurship.
हाल ही में कौशल विकास एवं उद्यमिता मंत्रालय ने नीति आयोग के सहयोग से महिला उद्यमिता को बढ़ावा देने के लिए स्वावलंबिनी पहल शुरू की है।

  ➼  Recently the Central Government has given 25th Navratna status to Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation Limited.
हाल ही में केंद्र सरकार ने इंडियन रेलवे कैटरिंग एंड टूरिज्म कॉर्पोरेशन लिमिटेड को 25वीं नवरत्न का दर्जा दिया है।

  ➼  The theme of Zero Discrimination Day 2025 is 'We Stand Together'.
शून्य भेदभाव दिवस 2025 का थीम ‘हम एक साथ खड़े हैं’ है ।

  ➼  Payment Security Summit & Awards 2025 will be held in Maharashtra.
भुगतान सुरक्षा शिखर सम्मेलन और पुरस्कार 2025 का आयोजन महाराष्ट्र में होगा।

  ➼  The World Bank Group and the African Development Bank have an ambitious initiative to provide electricity to 300 million people in sub-Saharan Africa by 2030.
विश्व बैंक समूह और अफ्रीकी विकास बैंक, का लक्ष्य वर्ष 2030 तक उप-सहारा अफ्रीका में 300 मिलियन लोगों को बिजली उपलब्ध कराने की एक महत्वाकांक्षी पहल है।

  ➼  India has become the third largest biofuel producing country in the world.
भारत दुनिया में तीसरे सबसे बड़े जैव ईधन उत्पादक देश बना है।

  ➼  Recently Madhya Pradesh State government has announced to provide permanent electricity connection to the farmers for Rs.05.
हाल ही में मध्य प्रदेश राज्य सरकार ने किसानों को 05 रुपये में स्थायी बिजली कनेक्शन प्रदान करने की घोषणा की है।

Today's Vocab Word

OBNOXIOUS ( adj.)
📖 very unpleasant or rude

-She’s really obnoxious.
-Mosquitoes are some of the most obnoxious pests.
-You probably encountered people with obnoxious behavior.

✅ Daily The Hindu Vocabulary 07 March 2025

ABATE (VERB): (घटना): subside
Synonyms: lessen, let up
Antonyms: intensify
Example Sentence: In an hour or so the storm would abate and they could leave.
FLEETING (ADJECTIVE): (क्षणभंगुर): brief
Synonyms: transient, short-lived
Antonyms: lasting
Example Sentence: For a very fleeting moment I saw his face.
GLOSSY (ADJECTIVE): (सतही आकर्षक): expensive
Synonyms: high-quality, stylish
Antonyms: cheap
Example Sentence: That is just another glossy TV miniseries.
CONFRONT (VERB): (सामना करना): challenge
Synonyms: square up to, oppose
Antonyms: avoid
Example Sentence: He confronted the robbers as they were trying to leave.
POISED (ADJECTIVE): (शांतचित्त): self-possessed
Synonyms: self-assured, composed
Antonyms: excited
Example Sentence: Not every day you saw that poised, competent kid distressed.
DESPITE (PREPOSITION): (के बावजूद): in spite of
Synonyms: notwithstanding, in the face of
Antonyms: because of
Example Sentence: He remains a great leader despite age and infirmity.
CONSOLIDATE (VERB): (मजबूत करना): strengthen
Synonyms: secure, stabilize
Antonyms: weaken
Example Sentence: The company consolidated its position in the international market.
FLIPPANT (ADJECTIVE): (क्षुद्र): frivolous
Synonyms: superficial, shallow
Antonyms: serious
Example Sentence: He made a flippant remark.
TIRESOME (ADJECTIVE): (थकानेवाला): boring
Synonyms: dull, tedious
Antonyms: interesting
Example Sentence: Weeding is a tiresome but essential job.
GLORIFY (VERB): (महिमामंडन करना): ennoble
Synonyms: exalt, elevate
Antonyms: dishonour
Example Sentence: A football video went viral glorifying violence.

Identify the segment which contains error.

But in the corner, almost hidden from his fellows, a forty-years-old-man was sitting who did not enjoy the singing.

A. But in the corner, almost

B. hidden from his fellows,

C. a forty-years-old-man was sitting

D. who did not enjoy the singing

E. No error

Identify the segment that contains error.

Attorney-generals from 16 states condemned the ban yesterday and were discussing whether to challenge the administration in court.

A. Attorney-generals from 16 states

B. condemned the ban yesterday

C. and were discussing whether to

D. challenge the administration in court.

E. No error