Select the correct passive form of the given sentence.
Picasso painted the picture beautifully.
Picasso painted the picture beautifully.
Anonymous Quiz
8%
The picture is painted beautifully by Picasso.
13%
The picture had been painted beautifully by Picasso.
9%
The picture was being painted beautifully by Picasso.
70%
The picture was painted beautifully by Picasso.
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select the one which best expresses the same sentence in Indirect/Direct Speech.
Ram asked Krishna, “Where are you going today ?"
Ram asked Krishna, “Where are you going today ?"
Anonymous Quiz
10%
Ram asked Krishna where Was he going the next day
11%
Ram asked Krishna where was he going the day before.
11%
Ram asked Krishna as to where he was going on the previous day.
68%
Ram asked Krishna where he was going that day.
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One who is given to pleasures of the
flesh
flesh
Anonymous Quiz
11%
Terrestrial
60%
Epicurean
21%
Celestial
8%
Pedestrian
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A picture of a person or a thing drawn in such a highly exaggerated manner as to cause laughter
Anonymous Quiz
28%
Cartoon
17%
Cacography
18%
Cartography
37%
Caricature
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Go down in flames
Anonymous Quiz
5%
Crash land an aeroplane
16%
Get hit by a burning cracker
64%
Fail completely
15%
Get completely burnt
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In spite of the high sounding words, his speech (fell flat) on the audience.
Anonymous Quiz
53%
Failed to make an impact
18%
Impressed a lot
22%
Appealed to the sentiments of the audience
7%
Could not be heard clearly
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✅ Daily The Hindu Vocabulary | 11.08.2024
1. FORGO (VERB): (त्यागना): do without
Synonyms: go without, give up
Antonyms: keep
Example Sentence:He wanted to forgo the tea and leave while they could.
2. ADVERSE (ADJECTIVE): (प्रतिकूल): unfavourable
Synonyms: disadvantageous, inauspicious
Antonyms: favourable
Example Sentence:Taxes are having an adverse effect on production.
3. ALLIANCE (NOUN): (संबंध): relationship
Synonyms: affinity, association
Antonyms: distance
Example Sentence:A balanced alliance between traditions and modernity avoids chaos.
4. ALLY (VERB): (संघटित करना): combine
Synonyms: marry, couple
Antonyms: split
Example Sentence:He allied his racing experience with his father's business acumen.
5. RENUNCIATION (NOUN): (निवृत्ति): abandonment
Synonyms: resignation, abdication
Antonyms: assertion
Example Sentence:The talks were dependent on a renunciation of terrorism.
6. ULTIMATE (ADJECTIVE): (अंतिम): eventual
Synonyms: last, final
Antonyms: immediate
Example Sentence:My team’s ultimate aim was to delay his resignation.
7. MITIGATE (VERB): (कम करना): alleviate
Synonyms: reduce, diminish
Antonyms: aggravate
Example Sentence:Drainage schemes have helped to mitigate this problem.
8. INTACT (ADJECTIVE): (अक्षुण्ण): whole
Synonyms: entire, complete
Antonyms: broken
Example Sentence:Only the medieval tower had remained intact.
9. WAIVE (VERB): (छोड़ देना): disregard
Synonyms: ignore, overlook
Antonyms: uphold
Example Sentence:He didn't waive his right in the matter.
10. OUTGOING (ADJECTIVE): (बहिर्गामी): departing
Synonyms: retiring, leaving
Antonyms: incoming
Example Sentence:The outgoing PM is an inspiration for all.
1. FORGO (VERB): (त्यागना): do without
Synonyms: go without, give up
Antonyms: keep
Example Sentence:He wanted to forgo the tea and leave while they could.
2. ADVERSE (ADJECTIVE): (प्रतिकूल): unfavourable
Synonyms: disadvantageous, inauspicious
Antonyms: favourable
Example Sentence:Taxes are having an adverse effect on production.
3. ALLIANCE (NOUN): (संबंध): relationship
Synonyms: affinity, association
Antonyms: distance
Example Sentence:A balanced alliance between traditions and modernity avoids chaos.
4. ALLY (VERB): (संघटित करना): combine
Synonyms: marry, couple
Antonyms: split
Example Sentence:He allied his racing experience with his father's business acumen.
5. RENUNCIATION (NOUN): (निवृत्ति): abandonment
Synonyms: resignation, abdication
Antonyms: assertion
Example Sentence:The talks were dependent on a renunciation of terrorism.
6. ULTIMATE (ADJECTIVE): (अंतिम): eventual
Synonyms: last, final
Antonyms: immediate
Example Sentence:My team’s ultimate aim was to delay his resignation.
7. MITIGATE (VERB): (कम करना): alleviate
Synonyms: reduce, diminish
Antonyms: aggravate
Example Sentence:Drainage schemes have helped to mitigate this problem.
8. INTACT (ADJECTIVE): (अक्षुण्ण): whole
Synonyms: entire, complete
Antonyms: broken
Example Sentence:Only the medieval tower had remained intact.
9. WAIVE (VERB): (छोड़ देना): disregard
Synonyms: ignore, overlook
Antonyms: uphold
Example Sentence:He didn't waive his right in the matter.
10. OUTGOING (ADJECTIVE): (बहिर्गामी): departing
Synonyms: retiring, leaving
Antonyms: incoming
Example Sentence:The outgoing PM is an inspiration for all.
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✅ Daily The Hindu Vocabulary | 12.08.2024
1. CHAOTIC (ADJECTIVE): (अराजक): disorderly
Synonyms: disordered, disorganized
Antonyms: orderly
Example Sentence:The administration of finance was as chaotic as the condition of parliament.
2. VULNERABLE (ADJECTIVE): (सहज में घायल होने वाला): at risk
Synonyms: endangered, unsafe
Antonyms: invulnerable
Example Sentence:Children are the most vulnerable members of society.
3. SPURN (VERB): (तिरस्कार करना): refuse
Synonyms: decline, reject
Antonyms: adore
Example Sentence:He spoke gruffly, as if afraid that his invitation would be spurned.
4. RETREAT (VERB): (स्थान छोड़ना): withdraw
Synonyms: retire, draw back
Antonyms: advance
Example Sentence:When the enemy attacked, our troops were forced to retreat.
5. MOUNT (VERB): (उठना): increase
Synonyms: grow, rise
Antonyms: decrease
Example Sentence:The costs mount up when we buy a home.
6. LAX (ADJECTIVE): (लापरवाह): slack
Synonyms: slipshod, negligent
Antonyms: stern
Example Sentence:We must ever be lax with our security.
7. DIRE (ADJECTIVE): (भयानक): terrible
Synonyms: dreadful, appalling
Antonyms: good
Example Sentence:Misuse of drugs can have dire outcomes.
8. DISENGAGE (VERB): (वापस लेना): withdraw
Synonyms: leave, pull out of
Antonyms: enter
Example Sentence:The commanders disengaged their forces.
9. REPRIEVE (VERB): (दंड निलंबित करना): pardon
Synonyms: spare, acquit
Antonyms: charge
Example Sentence:He was sentenced to death but then reprieved.
10. DEFECTION (NOUN): (पक्षत्याग): desertion
Synonyms: absconding, decamping
Antonyms: joining
Example Sentence:One defection from the government dissolved Temaru's majority.
1. CHAOTIC (ADJECTIVE): (अराजक): disorderly
Synonyms: disordered, disorganized
Antonyms: orderly
Example Sentence:The administration of finance was as chaotic as the condition of parliament.
2. VULNERABLE (ADJECTIVE): (सहज में घायल होने वाला): at risk
Synonyms: endangered, unsafe
Antonyms: invulnerable
Example Sentence:Children are the most vulnerable members of society.
3. SPURN (VERB): (तिरस्कार करना): refuse
Synonyms: decline, reject
Antonyms: adore
Example Sentence:He spoke gruffly, as if afraid that his invitation would be spurned.
4. RETREAT (VERB): (स्थान छोड़ना): withdraw
Synonyms: retire, draw back
Antonyms: advance
Example Sentence:When the enemy attacked, our troops were forced to retreat.
5. MOUNT (VERB): (उठना): increase
Synonyms: grow, rise
Antonyms: decrease
Example Sentence:The costs mount up when we buy a home.
6. LAX (ADJECTIVE): (लापरवाह): slack
Synonyms: slipshod, negligent
Antonyms: stern
Example Sentence:We must ever be lax with our security.
7. DIRE (ADJECTIVE): (भयानक): terrible
Synonyms: dreadful, appalling
Antonyms: good
Example Sentence:Misuse of drugs can have dire outcomes.
8. DISENGAGE (VERB): (वापस लेना): withdraw
Synonyms: leave, pull out of
Antonyms: enter
Example Sentence:The commanders disengaged their forces.
9. REPRIEVE (VERB): (दंड निलंबित करना): pardon
Synonyms: spare, acquit
Antonyms: charge
Example Sentence:He was sentenced to death but then reprieved.
10. DEFECTION (NOUN): (पक्षत्याग): desertion
Synonyms: absconding, decamping
Antonyms: joining
Example Sentence:One defection from the government dissolved Temaru's majority.
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PARIS OLYMPICS 2024
• Flag Bearer (Opening) - PV Sindhu & Achanta Sharath Kamal.
• Flag Bearer (Closing) - Manu Bhaker and P. R. Sreejesh
• Torch Bearer - Abhinav Bindra
• India’s Chef-de-Mission - Gagan Narang
• Principal Sponsor For Indian Team - Adani Group
• India's Official Footwear Partner - PUMA India
India - 71st Position & 6 Medals (1 Silver & 5 Bronze)
Silver Medal
• Neeraj Chopra bags Silver in the Men’s Javelin Throw.
Bronze Medal
• Manu Bhaker won a Bronze Medal in the Women’s 10 metre Air Pistol Event.
• Manu Bhaker & Sarabjot Singh win Bronze Medal in the 10m Air Pistol Mixed Team Event.
• Swapnil Kusale clinches Bronze Medal in Men’s 50m Rifle 3 Positions.
• The Indian Men's Hockey Team beats Spain by 2-1 & wins Bronze Medal.
• Aman Sehrawat clinches Bronze Medal in the Men’s Freestyle 57kg Category.
• Flag Bearer (Opening) - PV Sindhu & Achanta Sharath Kamal.
• Flag Bearer (Closing) - Manu Bhaker and P. R. Sreejesh
• Torch Bearer - Abhinav Bindra
• India’s Chef-de-Mission - Gagan Narang
• Principal Sponsor For Indian Team - Adani Group
• India's Official Footwear Partner - PUMA India
India - 71st Position & 6 Medals (1 Silver & 5 Bronze)
Silver Medal
• Neeraj Chopra bags Silver in the Men’s Javelin Throw.
Bronze Medal
• Manu Bhaker won a Bronze Medal in the Women’s 10 metre Air Pistol Event.
• Manu Bhaker & Sarabjot Singh win Bronze Medal in the 10m Air Pistol Mixed Team Event.
• Swapnil Kusale clinches Bronze Medal in Men’s 50m Rifle 3 Positions.
• The Indian Men's Hockey Team beats Spain by 2-1 & wins Bronze Medal.
• Aman Sehrawat clinches Bronze Medal in the Men’s Freestyle 57kg Category.
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12 August
International Youth Day
Theme 2024 is “From Clicks to Progress: Youth Digital Pathways for Sustainable Development”.
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✨12 August 2024 Current Affairs✨
➼ President Draupadi Murmu has been awarded Timor Leste's highest civilian honour, the 'Grand Collar of the Order' .
राष्ट्रपति ‘द्रौपदी मुर्मू’ को तिमोर लेस्ते के सर्वोच्च नागरिक सम्मान ‘ग्रैंड कॉलर ऑफ ऑर्डर’ से सम्मानित किया गया हैं।
➼ Prime Minister Narendra Modi will release 109 high-yielding crop varieties on August 11.
प्रधानमंत्री ‘नरेंद्र मोदी’ 11 अगस्त को 109 उच्च उपज देने वाली फसलों की किस्में जारी करेंगे।
➼ The Central Government has appointed senior IAS officer ' TV Somanathan' as the new Cabinet Secretary for the next two years.
केंद्र सरकार ने वरिष्ठ आईएएस अधिकारी ‘टीवी सोमनाथन’ को अगले दो वर्ष के लिए नया कैबिनेट सचिव नियुक्त किया है।
➼ The Disabled Persons Expeditionary Force of the Ministry of Defence has hoisted the largest national flag on the Uhuru Peak of Africa's highest peak 'Mount Kilimanjaro' .
रक्षा मंत्रालय के दिव्यांगजन अभियान दल ने अफ्रीका की सबसे ऊंची चोटी ‘माउंट किलिमंजारो’ के उहुरू शिखर पर सबसे बड़ा राष्ट्रीय ध्वज फहराया है।
➼ National Disaster Management Institute celebrated the first ' National Space Day 2024' by organizing a one-day National Workshop on Space Technology in Disaster Management.
राष्ट्रीय आपदा प्रबंधन संस्थान ने आपदा प्रबंधन में अंतरिक्ष प्रौद्योगिकी पर एक दिन की राष्ट्रीय कार्यशाला आयोजित करके पहला ‘राष्ट्रीय अतरिक्ष दिवस 2024’ मनाया है।
➼ Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of Bangladesh ' Obaidul Hasan' has resigned from his post.
बांग्लादेश में सर्वोच्च न्यायालय के मुख्य न्यायाधीश ‘ओबैदुल हसन’ ने अपने पद से इस्तीफा दे दिया है।
➼ Three major petroleum projects will be constructed in Nepal with the cooperation of India .
भारत के सहयोग से ‘नेपाल’ में तीन प्रमुख पेट्रोलियम परियोजनाओं का निर्माण किया जाएगा।
➼ Former YouTube CEO ' Susan Wojcicki'has passed away at the age of 56.
यूट्यूब की पूर्व सीईओ ‘सुसान वोज्स्की’ (Susan Wojcicki) का 56 वर्ष की आयु में निधन हो गया है।
➼ Veteran Congress leader and former External Affairs Minister ' Natwar Singh'has passed away at the age of 93.
कांग्रेस के दिग्गज नेता और पूर्व विदेश मंत्री ‘नटवर सिंह’का 93 वर्ष की आयु में निधन हो गया है।
➼ Indian Air Force contingent returned to India on 10 Aug 24 after successful participation in ' Exercise Udara Shakti 2024' in Malaysia.
भारतीय वायुसेना की टुकड़ी मलेशिया में ‘अभ्यास उदार शक्ति 2024’ में सफल भागीदारी के बाद 10 अगस्त 24 को भारत लौट आई हैं।
➼ President Draupadi Murmu has been awarded Timor Leste's highest civilian honour, the 'Grand Collar of the Order' .
राष्ट्रपति ‘द्रौपदी मुर्मू’ को तिमोर लेस्ते के सर्वोच्च नागरिक सम्मान ‘ग्रैंड कॉलर ऑफ ऑर्डर’ से सम्मानित किया गया हैं।
➼ Prime Minister Narendra Modi will release 109 high-yielding crop varieties on August 11.
प्रधानमंत्री ‘नरेंद्र मोदी’ 11 अगस्त को 109 उच्च उपज देने वाली फसलों की किस्में जारी करेंगे।
➼ The Central Government has appointed senior IAS officer ' TV Somanathan' as the new Cabinet Secretary for the next two years.
केंद्र सरकार ने वरिष्ठ आईएएस अधिकारी ‘टीवी सोमनाथन’ को अगले दो वर्ष के लिए नया कैबिनेट सचिव नियुक्त किया है।
➼ The Disabled Persons Expeditionary Force of the Ministry of Defence has hoisted the largest national flag on the Uhuru Peak of Africa's highest peak 'Mount Kilimanjaro' .
रक्षा मंत्रालय के दिव्यांगजन अभियान दल ने अफ्रीका की सबसे ऊंची चोटी ‘माउंट किलिमंजारो’ के उहुरू शिखर पर सबसे बड़ा राष्ट्रीय ध्वज फहराया है।
➼ National Disaster Management Institute celebrated the first ' National Space Day 2024' by organizing a one-day National Workshop on Space Technology in Disaster Management.
राष्ट्रीय आपदा प्रबंधन संस्थान ने आपदा प्रबंधन में अंतरिक्ष प्रौद्योगिकी पर एक दिन की राष्ट्रीय कार्यशाला आयोजित करके पहला ‘राष्ट्रीय अतरिक्ष दिवस 2024’ मनाया है।
➼ Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of Bangladesh ' Obaidul Hasan' has resigned from his post.
बांग्लादेश में सर्वोच्च न्यायालय के मुख्य न्यायाधीश ‘ओबैदुल हसन’ ने अपने पद से इस्तीफा दे दिया है।
➼ Three major petroleum projects will be constructed in Nepal with the cooperation of India .
भारत के सहयोग से ‘नेपाल’ में तीन प्रमुख पेट्रोलियम परियोजनाओं का निर्माण किया जाएगा।
➼ Former YouTube CEO ' Susan Wojcicki'has passed away at the age of 56.
यूट्यूब की पूर्व सीईओ ‘सुसान वोज्स्की’ (Susan Wojcicki) का 56 वर्ष की आयु में निधन हो गया है।
➼ Veteran Congress leader and former External Affairs Minister ' Natwar Singh'has passed away at the age of 93.
कांग्रेस के दिग्गज नेता और पूर्व विदेश मंत्री ‘नटवर सिंह’का 93 वर्ष की आयु में निधन हो गया है।
➼ Indian Air Force contingent returned to India on 10 Aug 24 after successful participation in ' Exercise Udara Shakti 2024' in Malaysia.
भारतीय वायुसेना की टुकड़ी मलेशिया में ‘अभ्यास उदार शक्ति 2024’ में सफल भागीदारी के बाद 10 अगस्त 24 को भारत लौट आई हैं।
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Today's Word
✨Impending (adj)
Meaning: used to describe things or events about to happen
Synonyms: imminent;
Example: Impending risk of pollution left us worried.
✨Impending (adj)
Meaning: used to describe things or events about to happen
Synonyms: imminent;
Example: Impending risk of pollution left us worried.
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Select the most appropriate synonym to substitute the underlined word.
My mother said to me that she had gone through a very strict and traditional e͟d͟u͟c͟a͟t͟i͟o͟n͟. (SSC CGL 2023)
My mother said to me that she had gone through a very strict and traditional e͟d͟u͟c͟a͟t͟i͟o͟n͟. (SSC CGL 2023)
Anonymous Quiz
10%
Analogy
15%
Demagogy
55%
Pedagogy
21%
Mythology
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Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word.
Lament
(SSC CGL 2023)
Lament
(SSC CGL 2023)
Anonymous Quiz
10%
Deplore
12%
Decry
69%
Celebrate
10%
Regret
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Select the correct passive form of the given sentence.
The peon did not ring the bell on time.
The peon did not ring the bell on time.
Anonymous Quiz
13%
The bell had not been rung by the peon on time.
69%
The bell was not rung by the peon on time.
15%
The bell was not being rung by the peon on time.
3%
The bell is not rung by the peon on time.
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select the one which best expresses the same sentence in Indirect/Direct Speech.
I said to her, "I will have written letters."
I said to her, "I will have written letters."
Anonymous Quiz
7%
I told her that I will have written letters.
62%
I told her that I would have written letters.
28%
I told her that she would have written letters.
3%
I told her that she will have written letters.
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The state of being miserable bereft of all possessions
Anonymous Quiz
10%
Dependent
24%
Complacent
50%
Destitute
16%
Omnipresent
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