Find the error in the following sentence.
It was my niece / who was leaving college / last year, and / not my son.
It was my niece / who was leaving college / last year, and / not my son.
Anonymous Quiz
18%
It was my niece
12%
Not my son
20%
Last year, and
51%
Who was leaving college
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Henny Penny is (a story that is passed down from generation to generation through spokenword).
Anonymous Quiz
42%
Folktale
26%
Fable
18%
Epic
14%
Parable
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What is the most appropriate meaning of the idiom?
To show a clean pair of heel
To show a clean pair of heel
Anonymous Quiz
54%
To run away quickly and without looking back
28%
To be very polite and respectful
10%
To stay in one place for a long time
8%
To work very hard and efficiently
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Select the most appropriate meaning of the bracketed idiom in the given sentence.
Critics and Monday morning quarterbacks are (a dime a dozen), but it remains to be seen.
Critics and Monday morning quarterbacks are (a dime a dozen), but it remains to be seen.
Anonymous Quiz
52%
Anything that is common and easy to get
33%
Avoiding the main topic, not speaking directly about the issue
7%
To force an issue that has already ended
8%
Stuck between two very bad options
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Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the underlined word.
I don't like to work with people who are not f͟l͟e͟x͟i͟b͟l͟e͟. (SSC CGL 2023)
I don't like to work with people who are not f͟l͟e͟x͟i͟b͟l͟e͟. (SSC CGL 2023)
Anonymous Quiz
6%
Capable
11%
Malleable
6%
Open-ended
76%
Rigid
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Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word.
Wisdom (SSC CGL 2023)
Wisdom (SSC CGL 2023)
Anonymous Quiz
30%
Clarity
17%
Folly
48%
Insight
6%
Emotion
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select the one which best expresses the same sentence in Passive/ Active.
Do not idle away your time.
Do not idle away your time.
Anonymous Quiz
18%
Your time should not be idled away.
20%
Let your time be not idled away.
58%
Let your time not be idled away.
4%
Your time not be idled away.
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select the one which best expresses the same sentence in Indirect/Direct speech.
Robin said to Peg, “Are you listening? Don’t be thick.”
Robin said to Peg, “Are you listening? Don’t be thick.”
Anonymous Quiz
17%
Robin told Peg to listen to him and not to be thick.
11%
Peg was asked to listen to Robin and not to be thick.
8%
Robin invited Peg to listen and not to be thick.
65%
Robin asked Peg if he was listening and advised him not to be thick.
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Select the incorrectly spelt word.
Anonymous Quiz
20%
apartheid
11%
appearance
66%
approppriate
3%
apparent
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Select the incorrectly spelt word.
Anonymous Quiz
7%
fastidious
41%
facsimile
49%
fasinated
3%
fashion
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✅ Daily The Hindu Vocabulary | 16.09.2024
1. PROSPECT (NOUN): (संभावना): hope
Synonyms: likelihood, expectation
Antonyms: viewlessness, dimness
Example Sentence:
There was no prospect of a better day.
2. UNPRECEDENTED (ADJECTIVE): (अभूतपूर्व): unexpected
Synonyms: unmatched, unequalled
Antonyms: normal, common
Example Sentence:
The government took the unprecedented step of releasing confidential correspondence.
3. FORBEARANCE (NOUN): (सहनशीलता): patient self-control
Synonyms: tolerance, patience
Antonyms: impatience
Example Sentence:
His unfailing courtesy and forbearance under great provocation.
4. NASCENT (ADJECTIVE): (नवजात): budding
Synonyms: growing, developing
Antonyms: developed, mature
Example Sentence:
The Indian space industry is nascent at the moment.
5. KUDOS (NOUN): (प्रशंसा): applause
Synonyms: esteem, praise
Antonyms: dishonour, denunciation
Example Sentence:
The hockey team was given kudos during a celebratory pep rally after they won.
6. CONSENT (NOUN): (सहमति): assent
Synonyms: agreement, permission
Antonyms: dissent, disagreement
Example Sentence:
Change was made without the consent.
7. CULMINATION (NOUN): (परिणति): climax
Synonyms: peak, pinnacle
Antonyms: nadir
Example Sentence:
The deal marked the culmination of years of negotiation.
8. PEER (NOUN): (सहकर्मी): fellow
Synonyms: co-worker, compeer
Antonyms: commoner, junior
Example Sentence:
He has got criticism from his peers.
9. CODIFY (VERB): (संहिताबद्ध करना): organize
Synonyms: systematize, arrange
Antonyms: expunge, abrogate
Example Sentence:
The statutes have codified certain branches of common law.
10. ACCOMMODATIVE (ADJECTIVE): (अनुग्राही): obliging
Synonyms: adaptative, adaptive
Antonyms: maladaptive
Example Sentence:
She was understanding, accommodative, and always had a solution to all problems.
1. PROSPECT (NOUN): (संभावना): hope
Synonyms: likelihood, expectation
Antonyms: viewlessness, dimness
Example Sentence:
There was no prospect of a better day.
2. UNPRECEDENTED (ADJECTIVE): (अभूतपूर्व): unexpected
Synonyms: unmatched, unequalled
Antonyms: normal, common
Example Sentence:
The government took the unprecedented step of releasing confidential correspondence.
3. FORBEARANCE (NOUN): (सहनशीलता): patient self-control
Synonyms: tolerance, patience
Antonyms: impatience
Example Sentence:
His unfailing courtesy and forbearance under great provocation.
4. NASCENT (ADJECTIVE): (नवजात): budding
Synonyms: growing, developing
Antonyms: developed, mature
Example Sentence:
The Indian space industry is nascent at the moment.
5. KUDOS (NOUN): (प्रशंसा): applause
Synonyms: esteem, praise
Antonyms: dishonour, denunciation
Example Sentence:
The hockey team was given kudos during a celebratory pep rally after they won.
6. CONSENT (NOUN): (सहमति): assent
Synonyms: agreement, permission
Antonyms: dissent, disagreement
Example Sentence:
Change was made without the consent.
7. CULMINATION (NOUN): (परिणति): climax
Synonyms: peak, pinnacle
Antonyms: nadir
Example Sentence:
The deal marked the culmination of years of negotiation.
8. PEER (NOUN): (सहकर्मी): fellow
Synonyms: co-worker, compeer
Antonyms: commoner, junior
Example Sentence:
He has got criticism from his peers.
9. CODIFY (VERB): (संहिताबद्ध करना): organize
Synonyms: systematize, arrange
Antonyms: expunge, abrogate
Example Sentence:
The statutes have codified certain branches of common law.
10. ACCOMMODATIVE (ADJECTIVE): (अनुग्राही): obliging
Synonyms: adaptative, adaptive
Antonyms: maladaptive
Example Sentence:
She was understanding, accommodative, and always had a solution to all problems.
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16 September 2024 Current Affairs
➼ Indian javelin throw star ' Neeraj Chopra'finished second with a throw of 87.86 meters in the final of the Diamond League 2024 held in Brussels. While Grenada's 'Anderson Peters' secured the first position with a throw of 87.87 meters and won the title.
भारतीय जेवलिन थ्रो स्टार ‘नीरज चोपड़ा’ ब्रुसेल्स में हुए डायमंड लीग 2024 के फाइनल मुकाबले में 87.86 मीटर के थ्रो के साथ दूसरे स्थान पर रहे है। जबकि ग्रेनेडा के ‘एंडरसन पीटर्स’ ने 87.87 मीटर के थ्रो के साथ पहला स्थान हासिल किया और खिताब अपने नाम किया।
➼ Presidential elections will be held in Sri Lanka on 21 September 2024.
श्रीलंका में 21 सितंबर 2024 को राष्ट्रपति चुनाव होंगे।
➼ The '55th International Film Festival of India 2024' will be held in Goa from 20 to 28 November 2024.
‘55वां भारतीय अंतर्राष्ट्रीय फिल्म महोत्सव 2024’गोवा में 20 से 28 नवंबर 2024 तक आयोजित किया जाएगा।
➼ Labour and Employment Minister Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya will chair the 3rd Regional Meeting of Western States and Union Territories on September 15 in Rajkot, Gujarat.
श्रम और रोजगार मंत्री डॉ. मनसुख मांडविया 15 सितंबर को गुजरात के राजकोट में पश्चिमी राज्यों और केंद्र शासित प्रदेशों की तीसरी क्षेत्रीय बैठक की अध्यक्षता करेंगे।
➼ In Rajasthan, medical education courses in the state medical colleges will now be available in Hindi as well.
राजस्थान में राज्य के मेडिकल कॉलेजों में मेडिकल शिक्षा के पाठ्यक्रम अब हिन्दी में भी उपलब्ध होंगे।
➼ Home Minister and Cooperation Minister Amit Shah has honored the Department of Administrative Reforms and Public Grievances with the “ Rajbhasha Kirti Award” during the Hindi Diwas Celebrations and All India Official Language Conference organized on the occasion of Hindi Diwas.
गृहमंत्री और सहकारिता मंत्री अमित शाह ने हिंदी दिवस के उपलक्ष्य में आयोजित, हिंदी दिवस समारोह और अखिल भारतीय राजभाषा सम्मेलन के दौरान प्रशासनिक सुधार और लोक शिकायत विभाग को “राजभाषा कीर्ति पुरस्कार” से सम्मानित किया है।
➼ The Ministry of Civil Aviation will participate in Special Campaign 4.0 from 2nd to 31st October 2024, aimed at clearing pending cases and promoting cleanliness.
नागर विमानन मंत्रालय 2 से 31 अक्टूबर 2024 तक विशेष अभियान 4.0 में भाग लेगा, जिसका उद्देश्य लंबित मामलों का निपटारा करना और स्वच्छता को बढ़ावा देना है।
➼ In the fourth round of the Chess Olympiad in Budapest, the capital of Hungary , the Indian team has achieved spectacular victories in both the Open and Women's categories.
हंगरी की राजधानी बुडापेस्ट में शतरंज ओलंपियाड के चौथे राउंड में, ओपन और महिला– दोनों वर्गों में भारतीय टीम ने शानदार जीत हासिल की है।
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Today's Word
Demeanour /dɪˈmiːnər/ (noun)
Meaning: The way a person behaves or conducts themselves, especially in terms of their outward appearance, attitude, and behavior.
Synonyms: Character, Nature
Examples:
1. Despite facing criticism, she maintained a calm and composed demeanour throughout the meeting.
2. His confident demeanour and friendly smile made everyone instantly at ease in his presence.
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Find error in the following sentence.
Mathematics help/ in developing/ the logical mindset /of students.
Mathematics help/ in developing/ the logical mindset /of students.
Anonymous Quiz
14%
In developing
11%
The logical mindset
71%
Mathematics help
3%
Of students
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Find error in the following sentence.
The chief guest gave out prizes to the meritorious students of the school.
The chief guest gave out prizes to the meritorious students of the school.
Anonymous Quiz
17%
To the meritorious students
77%
Gave out prizes
5%
Of the school
2%
The chief guest
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The child was (not guilty of any wrong doing and lacked knowledge or awareness of wrong doing).
Anonymous Quiz
16%
Ignorant
27%
Inexperienced
51%
Innocent
6%
Cruel
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After the scandal, the king was left with no choice but to announce his act of (renouncing the throne).
Anonymous Quiz
11%
Coronation
11%
Extradition
20%
Exoneration
58%
Abdication
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Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.
Around the clock
Around the clock
Anonymous Quiz
16%
Something that is done at right
51%
Something that goes on day and night
28%
Something that is time bound
6%
Something that is done within one hour
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Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.
Best thing since sliced bread
Best thing since sliced bread
Anonymous Quiz
7%
Rated well amongst cooks
55%
Extremely good, interesting
29%
Something to be cautious about
9%
Breaking news
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