11 October 2024 Current Affairs
➼ Every year on October 10, 'World Mental Health Day' is celebrated all over the world.
प्रतिवर्ष 10 अक्टूबर को दुनियाभर में ‘विश्व मानसिक स्वास्थ्य दिवस’ मनाया जाता है।
➼ Tata Group Chairman and senior industrialist ' Ratan Tata' has passed away at the age of 86.
टाटा समूह के चेयरमैन और वरिष्ठ उद्योगपति ‘रतन टाटा’ (Ratan Tata) का 86 वर्ष की आयु में निधन हो गया है।
➼ The 44th and 45th summits of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) began on 10 October in Vientiane, the capital of Laos.
दक्षिण पूर्वी एशियाई देशों के संगठन (ASEAN) का 44वां और 45वां शिखर सम्मेलन 10 अक्टूबर को लाओस की राजधानी विएंतियाने में शुरू हुआ है।
➼ President Draupadi Murmu will leave on a seven-day state visit to Algeria, Mauritania and Malawi on October 13.
राष्ट्रपति द्रौपदी मुर्मु 13 अक्टूबर को अल्जीरिया, मॉरिटानिया और मलावी की सात दिन की राजकीय यात्रा पर रवाना होंगी।
➼ The first phase of the 2nd Army Commanders' Conference for the year 2024 will be held at ' Gangtok' in Sikkim from 10th October.
वर्ष 2024 के लिए सेना कमांडरों के दूसरे सम्मेलन का पहला चरण 10 अक्टूबर से सिक्किम के ‘गंगटोक’ में आयोजित किया जाएगा।
➼ The National e-Governance Division has announced the integration of UMANG App with DigiLocker to provide seamless access to government services to people.
‘राष्ट्रीय ई-गवर्नेंस डिवीजन’ ने लोगों तक सरकारी सेवाओं की निर्बाध पहुंच के लिए डिजिलॉकर के साथ उमंग ऐप (UMANG App) को मिलाने की घोषणा की है।
➼ The Department of Posts, India has unveiled a special series of commemorative postage stamps to celebrate the 150th anniversary of the Universal Postal Union on World Post Day.
भारतीय डाक विभाग ने विश्व डाक दिवस पर यूनिवर्सल पोस्टल यूनियन की 150वीं वर्षगांठ मनाने के लिए स्मारक डाक टिकटों की एक विशेष श्रृंखला का अनावरण किया है।
➼ The Union Cabinet has approved the construction of 2280 km road in the border areas of ' Rajasthan' and ' Punjab' .
केंद्रीय मंत्रिमंडल ने ‘राजस्थान’ और ‘पंजाब’ के सीमावर्ती क्षेत्रों में 2280 किलोमीटर सड़क निर्माण को मंजूरी दी है।
➼ The 38th National Games will be held in Uttarakhand from 28 January to 14 February in the year 2025.
38वें राष्ट्रीय खेल (38th National Games) वर्ष 2025 में 28 जनवरी से 14 फरवरी तक उत्तराखंड में आयोजित किए जाएंगे।
➼ 'Legends League Cricket Tournament' has started in Kashmir Valley from 9th October.
कश्मीर घाटी में 9 अक्टूबर से ‘लीजेंड्स लीग क्रिकेट टूर्नामेंट’ (Legends League Cricket) शुरू हुआ है।
➼ PM Modi recently inaugurated the Indian Institute of Skills in Mumbai.
पीएम मोदी ने हाल ही में मुंबई में इंडियन इंस्टीट्यूट ऑफ स्किल्स का उद्घाटन किया।
➼ Han Kang has been awarded the Nobel Prize for Literature for the year 2024.
साल 2024 के साहित्य के नोबेल पुरस्कार से हान कान्ग को सम्मानित किया गया है।
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Select the appropriate meaning of the given idiom.
A kick in the teeth
A kick in the teeth
Anonymous Quiz
4%
Severe toothache
44%
A grave setback
8%
Removing tooth cavities
44%
Hitting someone hard
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Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.
A stumbling block
A stumbling block
Anonymous Quiz
10%
Putting stones along the way
75%
An obstacle to progress
12%
Skipping over a hurdle
3%
Removing stones on the way
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Correct the given sentence.
This is the story of eight round planets, the few rocks in between, and some comets.
This is the story of eight round planets, the few rocks in between, and some comets.
Anonymous Quiz
18%
This is the story of eight round planets, few rocks in between, and some comets.
13%
This is story of eight round planets, few rocks in between, and some comets.
23%
This is a story of eight round planets, few rocks in between, and some comets.
46%
This is the story of eight round planets, a few rocks in between, and some comets.
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Choose the correct one word substitution from the given options
Something kept as a reminder of an event :
Something kept as a reminder of an event :
Anonymous Quiz
6%
Biography
10%
Award
81%
Souvenir
3%
Prize
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Give one word for the following expression.
________________ is a strong and fast moving stream of water or other liquid.
________________ is a strong and fast moving stream of water or other liquid.
Anonymous Quiz
5%
Posse
8%
Herd
20%
Shocil
67%
Torrent
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Find error in the following sentence.
How long are you working / for your current employer / and why don't you / look for better opportunities ?
How long are you working / for your current employer / and why don't you / look for better opportunities ?
Anonymous Quiz
22%
Look for better opportunities
15%
And why don’t you
25%
For your current employer
38%
How long are you working
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Nobel Peace Prize (2024)
The Norwegian Nobel Committee has decided to award the 2024 Nobel Peace Prize to the Japanese organisation Nihon Hidankyo. This grassroots movement of atomic bomb survivors from Hiroshima and Nagasaki, also known as Hibakusha, is receiving the peace prize for its efforts to achieve a world free of nuclear weapons and for demonstrating through witness testimony that nuclear weapons must never be used again.
The Norwegian Nobel Committee has decided to award the 2024 Nobel Peace Prize to the Japanese organisation Nihon Hidankyo. This grassroots movement of atomic bomb survivors from Hiroshima and Nagasaki, also known as Hibakusha, is receiving the peace prize for its efforts to achieve a world free of nuclear weapons and for demonstrating through witness testimony that nuclear weapons must never be used again.
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Important Days & Theme (September 2024)
5 Sept - National Teachers’ Day
Theme 2024 - Empowering Educators for a Sustainable Future
8 Sept - International Literacy Day
Theme 2024 - Promoting multilingual education: Literacy for mutual understanding and peace
14 Sept - Hindi Diwas
14 Sept - World First Aid Day
Theme 2024 - First Aid and Sports
15 Sept - National Engineer’s Day
Theme 2024 - Innovating for a Sustainable Future
16 Sept - World Ozone Day
Theme 2024 - Montreal Protocol: Advancing Climate Action
18 Sept - World Bamboo Day
Theme 2024 - Next Generation Bamboo: Solution, Innovation, and Design
21 Sept - International Day of Peace
Theme 2024 - Cultivating a Culture of Peace
22 Sept - World Rhino Day
Theme 2024 - Keep the Five Alive
25 Sept - World Pharmacist Day
Theme 2024 - Pharmacists: Meeting global health need
26 Sept - World Maritime Day
Theme 2024 - Navigating the Future: safety first
27 Sept - World Tourism Day
Theme 2024 - Tourism and Peace
28 Sept - World Rabies Day
Theme - Breaking Rabies Boundary
29 Sept - World Heart Day
Theme 2024 - Use Heart for Action
5 Sept - National Teachers’ Day
Theme 2024 - Empowering Educators for a Sustainable Future
8 Sept - International Literacy Day
Theme 2024 - Promoting multilingual education: Literacy for mutual understanding and peace
14 Sept - Hindi Diwas
14 Sept - World First Aid Day
Theme 2024 - First Aid and Sports
15 Sept - National Engineer’s Day
Theme 2024 - Innovating for a Sustainable Future
16 Sept - World Ozone Day
Theme 2024 - Montreal Protocol: Advancing Climate Action
18 Sept - World Bamboo Day
Theme 2024 - Next Generation Bamboo: Solution, Innovation, and Design
21 Sept - International Day of Peace
Theme 2024 - Cultivating a Culture of Peace
22 Sept - World Rhino Day
Theme 2024 - Keep the Five Alive
25 Sept - World Pharmacist Day
Theme 2024 - Pharmacists: Meeting global health need
26 Sept - World Maritime Day
Theme 2024 - Navigating the Future: safety first
27 Sept - World Tourism Day
Theme 2024 - Tourism and Peace
28 Sept - World Rabies Day
Theme - Breaking Rabies Boundary
29 Sept - World Heart Day
Theme 2024 - Use Heart for Action
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select the one which best expresses the same sentence in Passive/Active voice.
She is putting in many hours of work.
She is putting in many hours of work.
Anonymous Quiz
5%
Many hours of work would be put in by her.
44%
Many hours of work is being put by her.
49%
Many hours of work are being put in by her.
2%
Many hours of work will be put in by her.
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select the one which best expresses the same sentence in Indirect/Direct Speech.
He requested the boss to let him go on with his project.
He requested the boss to let him go on with his project.
Anonymous Quiz
46%
He said to the boss “Let me go on with my project please”.
11%
He told the boss "Go on with my project please"
37%
He told the boss “Please go on with my project".
6%
He said to the boss "You better let me go on with my project”.
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Select the incorrectly spelt word.
Anonymous Quiz
10%
spectacles
61%
superceed
16%
acquaint
12%
restaurant
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Select the incorrectly spelt word.
Anonymous Quiz
11%
virtually
20%
immediately
11%
eventually
58%
infinitly
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✅ Daily The Hindu Vocabulary | 12.10.2024
1. ABHORRENT (ADJECTIVE): (घिनौना): hateful
Synonyms: detestable, detested
Antonyms: admirable
Example Sentence:Racism is abhorrent to us all.
2. VOLATILE (ADJECTIVE): (अस्थिर): tense
Synonyms: strained, fraught
Antonyms: stable
Example Sentence:The political situation was becoming more volatile.
3. DESPERATE (ADJECTIVE): (निराशाजनक): despairing
Synonyms: hopeless, anguished
Antonyms: cheerful
Example Sentence:A desperate sadness had enveloped my mind.
4. RELUCTANT (ADJECTIVE): (अनिच्छुक): unwilling
Synonyms: disinclined, unenthusiastic
Antonyms: willing
Example Sentence:He is always reluctant in trying anything new.
5. DISCARD (VERB): (अलग करना): throw away
Synonyms: throw out, get rid of
Antonyms: keep
Example Sentence:She bundled up the clothes she had discarded.
6. IRONIC (ADJECTIVE): (ताने के तौर पर): sarcastic
Synonyms: sardonic dry
Antonyms: sincere
Example Sentence:His mouth curved into an ironic smile.
7. ABOLISH (VERB): (समाप्त करना): put an end to
Synonyms: do away with, get rid of
Antonyms: retain
Example Sentence:The tax was abolished in 1977.
8. ADULTERATE (VERB): (मिलावट करना): degrade
Synonyms: debase, spoil
Antonyms: refine
Example Sentence:The brewer is said to adulterate his beer.
9. DEFAMATORY (ADJECTIVE): (अपवादक): libellous
Synonyms: slanderous, defaming
Antonyms: complimentary
Example Sentence:He used a defamatory statement to mention her.
10. RIDICULE (VERB): (उपहास करना): deride
Synonyms: mock, laugh at
Antonyms: praise
Example Sentence:His theory was ridiculed and dismissed.
1. ABHORRENT (ADJECTIVE): (घिनौना): hateful
Synonyms: detestable, detested
Antonyms: admirable
Example Sentence:Racism is abhorrent to us all.
2. VOLATILE (ADJECTIVE): (अस्थिर): tense
Synonyms: strained, fraught
Antonyms: stable
Example Sentence:The political situation was becoming more volatile.
3. DESPERATE (ADJECTIVE): (निराशाजनक): despairing
Synonyms: hopeless, anguished
Antonyms: cheerful
Example Sentence:A desperate sadness had enveloped my mind.
4. RELUCTANT (ADJECTIVE): (अनिच्छुक): unwilling
Synonyms: disinclined, unenthusiastic
Antonyms: willing
Example Sentence:He is always reluctant in trying anything new.
5. DISCARD (VERB): (अलग करना): throw away
Synonyms: throw out, get rid of
Antonyms: keep
Example Sentence:She bundled up the clothes she had discarded.
6. IRONIC (ADJECTIVE): (ताने के तौर पर): sarcastic
Synonyms: sardonic dry
Antonyms: sincere
Example Sentence:His mouth curved into an ironic smile.
7. ABOLISH (VERB): (समाप्त करना): put an end to
Synonyms: do away with, get rid of
Antonyms: retain
Example Sentence:The tax was abolished in 1977.
8. ADULTERATE (VERB): (मिलावट करना): degrade
Synonyms: debase, spoil
Antonyms: refine
Example Sentence:The brewer is said to adulterate his beer.
9. DEFAMATORY (ADJECTIVE): (अपवादक): libellous
Synonyms: slanderous, defaming
Antonyms: complimentary
Example Sentence:He used a defamatory statement to mention her.
10. RIDICULE (VERB): (उपहास करना): deride
Synonyms: mock, laugh at
Antonyms: praise
Example Sentence:His theory was ridiculed and dismissed.
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In the following question, out of given four alternative, select the one which the best substitute of the phrase.
Fear of riding in a car
Fear of riding in a car
Anonymous Quiz
7%
Astrophobia
70%
Amaxophobia
21%
Cacophobia
2%
Genophobia
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In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which is the best substitute of the words/sentence.
Distorted representation of something
Distorted representation of something
Anonymous Quiz
52%
Travesty
31%
Solemnity
13%
Seriousness
4%
Gravity
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Find error in the following sentence.
The judges eliminated the / classical singer, as she dropped of / in the middle of the competition.
The judges eliminated the / classical singer, as she dropped of / in the middle of the competition.
Anonymous Quiz
71%
Classical singer, as she dropped of
8%
No error
12%
In the middle of the competition
9%
The judges eliminated the
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