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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Select the word segment that substitutes (replaces) the bracketed word segment correctly and completes the sentence meaningfully.
They seemed frightened, (though chirped softly, as if they knew they were safe).
They seemed frightened, (though chirped softly, as if they knew they were safe).
Anonymous Quiz
32%
although chirped softly, as if they knew they were safe
14%
No correction required
30%
still chirped softly, as if they knew they were safe
24%
but chirped softly, as if they knew they were safe
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Four statements are given, labelled A, B, C and D.
Among these, three statements are in logical order and form a coherent paragraph. From the given options, select the option that does NOT fit into the theme of the passage.
(A) E-waste can be wisely handled.
(B) Best out of waste can be realised on a larger extent.
(C) Local authorities can play a vital role along with other initiatives.
(D) Satellites launched in space create lot of pollution which is not discussed in general
Among these, three statements are in logical order and form a coherent paragraph. From the given options, select the option that does NOT fit into the theme of the passage.
(A) E-waste can be wisely handled.
(B) Best out of waste can be realised on a larger extent.
(C) Local authorities can play a vital role along with other initiatives.
(D) Satellites launched in space create lot of pollution which is not discussed in general
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17 September 2024 Current Affairs
➼ PM Narendra Modi will inaugurate the ' Global Renewable Energy Investors Summit' and Expo in Gandhinagar, Gujarat on September 16 .
पीएम नरेंद्र मोदी 16 सितंबर को गुजरात के गांधीनगर में ‘वैश्विक नवीकरणीय ऊर्जा निवेशक सम्मेलन’ और एक्सपो का उद्घाटन करेंगे।
➼ Senior IPS officer ' Amrit Mohan Prasad'has been appointed as the Director General of 'Sashastra Seema Bal' (SSB).
वरिष्ठ आईपीएस अधिकारी ‘अमृत मोहन प्रसाद’ को ‘सशस्त्र सीमा बल’ (SSB) का महानिदेशक नियुक्त किया गया है।
➼ Badminton player ' Anmol Kharb' has won her first senior international title by winning the women's singles match at the Belgium International 2024.
बैडमिंटन खिलाड़ी ‘अनमोल खरब’ (Anmol Kharb) ने बेल्जियम इंटरनेशनल 2024 में महिला सिंगल्स मुकाबला जीतकर अपना पहला सीनियर अंतरराष्ट्रीय खिताब हासिल किया है।
➼ National Payment Corporation of India (NPCI) is increasing the payment limit of ' Unified Payment System' (UPI) from one lakh to five lakh from September 15.
नेशनल पेमेंट कॉरपोरेशन ऑफ इंडिया (NPCI) 15 सितंबर से ‘एकीकृत भुगतान व्यवस्था’ (UPI) की भुगतान सीमा एक लाख से बढाकर पांच लाख कर रही है।
➼ SpaceX Crew ' Polaris Dawn' successfully returned to Earth with four astronauts on September 15 after being in orbit for five days.
स्पेसएक्स क्रू ‘पोलारिस डॉन’ (Polaris Dawn) पांच दिनों तक कक्षा में रहने के बाद 15 सितंबर को चार अंतरिक्ष यात्रियों के साथ सफलतापूर्वक पृथ्वी पर लौट आया है।
➼ The ' Indian Women Dubai Awards 2024'were presented in Dubai on 15 September to recognise the achievements of Indian women who have contributed to various fields of excellence in the UAE.
संयुक्त अरब अमीरात में उत्कृष्टता के विभिन्न क्षेत्रों में योगदान देने वाली भारतीय महिलाओं की उपलब्धियों के सम्मान में 15 सितंबर को दुबई में ‘भारतीय महिला दुबई पुरस्कार 2024’ प्रदान किए गए हैं।
➼ The 'Fourth Global Bio India 2024'conference was successfully concluded in New Delhi on 15 September. It showcased Indian skills in the field of biotechnology.
‘चौथा ग्लोबल जैव इंडिया 2024’ सम्मेलन 15 सितंबर को नई दिल्ली में सफलतापूर्वक संपन्न हुआ है। इसमें जैव प्रौद्योगिकी के क्षेत्र में भारतीय कौशल का प्रदर्शन किया गया था।
➼ Union Home and Cooperation Minister Amit Shah has released a commemorative postage stamp on ' Hindi Diwas ' on 14 September.
‘हिंदी दिवस’ पर केंद्रीय गृह और सहकारिता मंत्री अमित शाह ने 14 सितंबर को स्मारक डाक टिकट जारी किया है।
➼ India and Argentina held the 7th round of ' Foreign Office Consultations' (FOC) on 13 September in Buenos Aires.
भारत और अर्जेंटीना ने 13 सितंबर को ब्यूनस आयर्स में ‘विदेश कार्यालय परामर्श’ (FOC) का 7वां दौर आयोजित किया है।
➼ The country's first Namo Bharat Rapid Rail was inaugurated in the state of Gujarat.
देश की पहली नमो भारत रैपिड रेल का उद्घाटन गुजरात राज्य में किया गया।
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Today's Word
Pervade /pərˈveɪd/ (verb)
Meaning: To spread or permeate throughout something, filling every part or aspect of it.
Examples:
1. The aroma of freshly baked bread pervaded the entire house, making everyone hungry.
2. A sense of excitement and anticipation pervaded the atmosphere as people awaited the announcement of the winner.
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Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the underlined word.
My niece is an a͟m͟a͟t͟e͟u͟r͟ artist. I hope she becomes famous one day.
(SSC CGL 2023)
My niece is an a͟m͟a͟t͟e͟u͟r͟ artist. I hope she becomes famous one day.
(SSC CGL 2023)
Anonymous Quiz
12%
Boring
15%
Freelancing
69%
Expert
5%
Decent
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Select the most appropriate synonym to substitute the underlined word.
The weather forecast mentioned that there would be a c͟l͟o͟u͟d͟ ͟b͟u͟r͟s͟t͟ ͟ this afternoon. (SSC CGL 2023)
The weather forecast mentioned that there would be a c͟l͟o͟u͟d͟ ͟b͟u͟r͟s͟t͟ ͟ this afternoon. (SSC CGL 2023)
Anonymous Quiz
68%
Rainstorm
16%
Sandstorm
7%
Famine
8%
Snowfall
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select the one which best expresses the same sentence in Passive/ Active.
Never disobey your elders.
Never disobey your elders.
Anonymous Quiz
44%
You are ordered not to disobey your elders.
27%
You are asked not to disobey your elders.
16%
You are not to disobey your elders.
13%
Do not to disobey your elders.
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select the one which best expresses the same sentence in Indirect/Direct speech.
Ritu said to you, “You are looking very pretty.”
Ritu said to you, “You are looking very pretty.”
Anonymous Quiz
16%
Ritu told you that I was looking very pretty.
28%
Ritu told you that she was looking very pretty.
14%
Ritu told you that you are looking very pretty.
43%
Ritu told you that you were looking very pretty.
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✅ Daily The Hindu Vocabulary | 17.09.2024
1. SCRUTINISE (VERB): (जाँचना): inspect
Synonyms: survey scan
Antonyms: glance at
Example Sentence:
Customers were warned to scrutinize the small print.
2. INTRUSION (NOUN): (अतिक्रमण): encroachment on
Synonyms: trespass on, obtrusion into
Antonyms: withdrawal
Example Sentence:
He was furious about this intrusion into his private life.
3. HITHERTO (ADVERB): (अब तक): previously
Synonyms: formerly, earlier
Antonyms: afterward
Example Sentence:
Hitherto part of French West Africa, Benin achieved independence in 1960.
4. ABDICATE (VERB): (मना करना): disown
Synonyms: turn down, spurn
Antonyms: accept
Example Sentence:
He has always abdicated whenever given a responsibility.
5. GRAPPLE (VERB): (पकड़ना): seize
Synonyms: grab, lay hold of
Antonyms: let go of
Example Sentence:
He grappled the young man around the throat.
6. TRANSGRESSION (NOUN): (पाप): offence
Synonyms: crime, sin
Antonyms: obedience
Example Sentence:
I'll be keeping an eye out for further transgressions.
7. TRIGGER (VERB): (प्रेरित करना): prompt
Synonyms: stimulate, encourage
Antonyms: discourage
Example Sentence:
Stress or overwork can trigger an allergy.
8. MEEK (ADJECTIVE): (नम्र): patient
Synonyms: long-suffering forbearing
Antonyms: impatient
Example Sentence:
He brought his meek little wife along.
9. ENDORSE (VERB): (समर्थन करना): support
Synonyms: back, favour
Antonyms: oppose
Example Sentence:
He earns more money endorsing sports clothes than playing football.
10. REBUFF (VERB): (तिरस्कार करना): reject
Synonyms: turn down, spurn
Antonyms: accept
Example Sentence:
I asked her to be my wife, and was rebuffed in no uncertain terms.
1. SCRUTINISE (VERB): (जाँचना): inspect
Synonyms: survey scan
Antonyms: glance at
Example Sentence:
Customers were warned to scrutinize the small print.
2. INTRUSION (NOUN): (अतिक्रमण): encroachment on
Synonyms: trespass on, obtrusion into
Antonyms: withdrawal
Example Sentence:
He was furious about this intrusion into his private life.
3. HITHERTO (ADVERB): (अब तक): previously
Synonyms: formerly, earlier
Antonyms: afterward
Example Sentence:
Hitherto part of French West Africa, Benin achieved independence in 1960.
4. ABDICATE (VERB): (मना करना): disown
Synonyms: turn down, spurn
Antonyms: accept
Example Sentence:
He has always abdicated whenever given a responsibility.
5. GRAPPLE (VERB): (पकड़ना): seize
Synonyms: grab, lay hold of
Antonyms: let go of
Example Sentence:
He grappled the young man around the throat.
6. TRANSGRESSION (NOUN): (पाप): offence
Synonyms: crime, sin
Antonyms: obedience
Example Sentence:
I'll be keeping an eye out for further transgressions.
7. TRIGGER (VERB): (प्रेरित करना): prompt
Synonyms: stimulate, encourage
Antonyms: discourage
Example Sentence:
Stress or overwork can trigger an allergy.
8. MEEK (ADJECTIVE): (नम्र): patient
Synonyms: long-suffering forbearing
Antonyms: impatient
Example Sentence:
He brought his meek little wife along.
9. ENDORSE (VERB): (समर्थन करना): support
Synonyms: back, favour
Antonyms: oppose
Example Sentence:
He earns more money endorsing sports clothes than playing football.
10. REBUFF (VERB): (तिरस्कार करना): reject
Synonyms: turn down, spurn
Antonyms: accept
Example Sentence:
I asked her to be my wife, and was rebuffed in no uncertain terms.
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Select the incorrectly spelt word.
Anonymous Quiz
47%
pupeteer
11%
puppies
13%
parapet
28%
parakeets
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Find error in the following sentence.
The manager noticed / that Pragya / was first to reach / the office on Saturday.
The manager noticed / that Pragya / was first to reach / the office on Saturday.
Anonymous Quiz
7%
The manager noticed
24%
The office on Saturday
8%
That Pragya
61%
Was first to reach
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Find error in the following sentence.
(1) Ganga was (2) out shopping at the mall (3) and ran over (4) her schoolmate.
(1) Ganga was (2) out shopping at the mall (3) and ran over (4) her schoolmate.
Anonymous Quiz
10%
1
45%
2
22%
4
23%
3
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In the following question, out of the given four alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the Idiom/Phrase.
Low-hanging fruits
Low-hanging fruits
Anonymous Quiz
4%
Arduous task
18%
Gains achieved as a result of hard work
74%
Things that can be easily obtained or achieved
4%
Fruits that can be easily plucked
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In the following question, out of the given four alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the Idiom/Phrase.
To cut the Gordian
To cut the Gordian
Anonymous Quiz
6%
To marry
31%
To avoid somebody
56%
To solve the difficulty
7%
To renew a relation
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Choose the word that can substitute the given sentence.
A system of naming things
A system of naming things
Anonymous Quiz
11%
Taxonomist
4%
Genocide
6%
Miniature
79%
Nomenclature
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Choose the word that can substitute the given sentence.
To surround a place with the intention of capturing it
To surround a place with the intention of capturing it
Anonymous Quiz
41%
Besiege
17%
Assault
23%
Fortify
19%
Rampart
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