*29 December Current Affairs in Bilingual*
1. *Which state's 'Adventure Sports' has been selected for the Republic Day Parade-2025 tableau?*
*किस राज्य की 'साहसिक खेल' को गणतंत्र दिवस परेड-2025 के लिए झांकी में चयनित किया गया है?*
*Answer: Uttarakhand / उत्तराखंड*
2. *Where was the '11th Science Fair' recently organized?*
*हाल ही में '11वां विज्ञान मेला' कहां आयोजित किया गया था?*
*Answer: Bhopal / भोपाल*
3. *Which edition of 'Tsunami Memorial Day' was recently celebrated in Puducherry?*
*पुडुचेरी में हाल ही में 'सुनामी स्मृति दिवस' का कौन सा संस्करण मनाया गया?*
*Answer: 20th / 20वां*
4. *Where did Union Home Minister Amit Shah preside over the review meeting of Indian Seed Cooperative Society Limited?*
*केंद्रीय गृहमंत्री अमित शाह ने भारतीय बीज सहकारी समिति लिमिटेड की समीक्षा बैठक की अध्यक्षता कहां की?*
*Answer: New Delhi / नई दिल्ली*
5. *Who chaired the 45th meeting of Pragati recently?*
*हाल ही में प्रगति की 45वीं बैठक की अध्यक्षता किसने की?*
*Answer: Prime Minister Narendra Modi / प्रधानमंत्री नरेंद्र मोदी*
6. *According to the Finance Ministry, what is the expected growth rate of the Indian economy in 2024-2025?*
*वित्त मंत्रालय के अनुसार, 2024-2025 में भारतीय अर्थव्यवस्था की वृद्धि दर कितनी हो सकती है?*
*Answer: 6.5% / 6.5%*
7. *On which date will ISRO's 'Spadex Mission' be launched?*
*आईएसआरओ का 'स्पेडेक्स मिशन' किस तारीख को लॉन्च किया जाएगा?*
*Answer: 30 December / 30 दिसंबर*
8. *Which country’s President recently dissolved the Parliament?*
*हाल ही में किस देश के राष्ट्रपति ने संसद को भंग किया?*
*Answer: Germany / जर्मनी*
9. *'Bald Eagle' is the national bird of which country?*
*'बाल्ड ईगल' किस देश का राष्ट्रीय पक्षी है?*
*Answer: America / अमेरिका*
10. *When is 'International Cello Day' celebrated every year?*
*'अंतर्राष्ट्रीय सेलो दिवस' प्रतिवर्ष कब मनाया जाता है?*
*Answer: 29 December / 29 दिसंबर*
11. *Which country ranks first in the 'Network Readiness Index'?*
*'नेटवर्क रेडीनेस इंडेक्स' में कौन सा देश शीर्ष स्थान पर है?*
*Answer: America / अमेरिका*
12. *Hero Future Energies recently commissioned a 29 MW solar project in which state?*
*हीरो फ्यूचर एनर्जीज ने हाल ही में किस राज्य में 29 मेगावाट का सौर परियोजना शुरू किया?*
*Answer: Karnataka / कर्नाटका*
13. *Which country’s House of Representatives passed the 'Online Safety Amendment (Social Media Minimum Age) Bill, 2024'?*
*हाल ही में किस देश के प्रतिनिधि सभा ने 'ऑनलाइन सुरक्षा संशोधन (सोशल मीडिया न्यूनतम आयु) विधेयक, 2024' पारित किया?*
*Answer: Australia / ऑस्ट्रेलिया*
14. *How many members are there in the RBI committee to develop a framework for the ethical use of AI?*
*आरबीआई द्वारा एआई के नैतिक उपयोग के लिए फ्रेमवर्क तैयार करने हेतु कितने सदस्यीय समिति का गठन किया गया है?*
*Answer: 8 / 8*
15. *Recently, the postal department of which country started reforming the postal system?*
*हाल ही में किस देश के डाक विभाग ने डाक प्रणाली में सुधार की शुरुआत की?*
*Answer: India / भारत*
1. *Which state's 'Adventure Sports' has been selected for the Republic Day Parade-2025 tableau?*
*किस राज्य की 'साहसिक खेल' को गणतंत्र दिवस परेड-2025 के लिए झांकी में चयनित किया गया है?*
*Answer: Uttarakhand / उत्तराखंड*
2. *Where was the '11th Science Fair' recently organized?*
*हाल ही में '11वां विज्ञान मेला' कहां आयोजित किया गया था?*
*Answer: Bhopal / भोपाल*
3. *Which edition of 'Tsunami Memorial Day' was recently celebrated in Puducherry?*
*पुडुचेरी में हाल ही में 'सुनामी स्मृति दिवस' का कौन सा संस्करण मनाया गया?*
*Answer: 20th / 20वां*
4. *Where did Union Home Minister Amit Shah preside over the review meeting of Indian Seed Cooperative Society Limited?*
*केंद्रीय गृहमंत्री अमित शाह ने भारतीय बीज सहकारी समिति लिमिटेड की समीक्षा बैठक की अध्यक्षता कहां की?*
*Answer: New Delhi / नई दिल्ली*
5. *Who chaired the 45th meeting of Pragati recently?*
*हाल ही में प्रगति की 45वीं बैठक की अध्यक्षता किसने की?*
*Answer: Prime Minister Narendra Modi / प्रधानमंत्री नरेंद्र मोदी*
6. *According to the Finance Ministry, what is the expected growth rate of the Indian economy in 2024-2025?*
*वित्त मंत्रालय के अनुसार, 2024-2025 में भारतीय अर्थव्यवस्था की वृद्धि दर कितनी हो सकती है?*
*Answer: 6.5% / 6.5%*
7. *On which date will ISRO's 'Spadex Mission' be launched?*
*आईएसआरओ का 'स्पेडेक्स मिशन' किस तारीख को लॉन्च किया जाएगा?*
*Answer: 30 December / 30 दिसंबर*
8. *Which country’s President recently dissolved the Parliament?*
*हाल ही में किस देश के राष्ट्रपति ने संसद को भंग किया?*
*Answer: Germany / जर्मनी*
9. *'Bald Eagle' is the national bird of which country?*
*'बाल्ड ईगल' किस देश का राष्ट्रीय पक्षी है?*
*Answer: America / अमेरिका*
10. *When is 'International Cello Day' celebrated every year?*
*'अंतर्राष्ट्रीय सेलो दिवस' प्रतिवर्ष कब मनाया जाता है?*
*Answer: 29 December / 29 दिसंबर*
11. *Which country ranks first in the 'Network Readiness Index'?*
*'नेटवर्क रेडीनेस इंडेक्स' में कौन सा देश शीर्ष स्थान पर है?*
*Answer: America / अमेरिका*
12. *Hero Future Energies recently commissioned a 29 MW solar project in which state?*
*हीरो फ्यूचर एनर्जीज ने हाल ही में किस राज्य में 29 मेगावाट का सौर परियोजना शुरू किया?*
*Answer: Karnataka / कर्नाटका*
13. *Which country’s House of Representatives passed the 'Online Safety Amendment (Social Media Minimum Age) Bill, 2024'?*
*हाल ही में किस देश के प्रतिनिधि सभा ने 'ऑनलाइन सुरक्षा संशोधन (सोशल मीडिया न्यूनतम आयु) विधेयक, 2024' पारित किया?*
*Answer: Australia / ऑस्ट्रेलिया*
14. *How many members are there in the RBI committee to develop a framework for the ethical use of AI?*
*आरबीआई द्वारा एआई के नैतिक उपयोग के लिए फ्रेमवर्क तैयार करने हेतु कितने सदस्यीय समिति का गठन किया गया है?*
*Answer: 8 / 8*
15. *Recently, the postal department of which country started reforming the postal system?*
*हाल ही में किस देश के डाक विभाग ने डाक प्रणाली में सुधार की शुरुआत की?*
*Answer: India / भारत*
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✅Daily The Hindu Vocabulary | 29.12.2024
1. EQUITABLE (ADJECTIVE): (न्यायसंगत): fair
Synonyms: just, impartial
Antonyms: unfair
Example Sentence:The competition was very equitable since both teams were at same skill level.
2. PLENARY (ADJECTIVE): (अशर्त): unconditional
Synonyms: unlimited, unrestricted
Antonyms: conditional
Example Sentence:Crusaders were offered a plenary indulgence by the Pope.
3. LETHAL (ADJECTIVE): (घातक): fatal
Synonyms: deadly, mortal
Antonyms: harmless
Example Sentence:In addition, no antibiotic therapy was administered, as it was a lethal model.
4. INGENIOUS (ADJECTIVE): (रचनात्मक): inventive
Synonyms: creative, imaginative
Antonyms: unimaginative
Example Sentence:He was ingenious enough to overcome the limited budget.
5. UNPRECEDENTED (ADJECTIVE): (अभूतपूर्व): unparalleled
Synonyms: unequalled, unmatched
Antonyms: normal, common
Example Sentence:The preparations were made on an unprecedented scale.
6. NURTURE (VERB): (पालन-पोषण करना): bring up
Synonyms: take care of, look after
Antonyms: neglect
Example Sentence:I was nurtured by his parents in a close-knit family.
7. MAGNIFICENCE (NOUN): (भव्यता): splendour
Synonyms: grandeur, greatness
Antonyms: cheapness
Example Sentence:The magnificence of the surrounding countryside captured everyone's attention.
8. RUDDY (ADJECTIVE): (लाल): reddish
Synonyms: red, rosy
Antonyms: pale
Example Sentence:The ruddy evening light was just perfect.
9 CONTEMPT (NOUN): (तिरस्कार): scorn
Synonyms: disdain, disrespect
Antonyms: respect
Example Sentence:He stared at me with total contempt.
10. LAX (ADJECTIVE): (सुस्त): slack
Synonyms: slipshod, negligent
Antonyms: stern
Example Sentence:Never be lax with your security.
1. EQUITABLE (ADJECTIVE): (न्यायसंगत): fair
Synonyms: just, impartial
Antonyms: unfair
Example Sentence:The competition was very equitable since both teams were at same skill level.
2. PLENARY (ADJECTIVE): (अशर्त): unconditional
Synonyms: unlimited, unrestricted
Antonyms: conditional
Example Sentence:Crusaders were offered a plenary indulgence by the Pope.
3. LETHAL (ADJECTIVE): (घातक): fatal
Synonyms: deadly, mortal
Antonyms: harmless
Example Sentence:In addition, no antibiotic therapy was administered, as it was a lethal model.
4. INGENIOUS (ADJECTIVE): (रचनात्मक): inventive
Synonyms: creative, imaginative
Antonyms: unimaginative
Example Sentence:He was ingenious enough to overcome the limited budget.
5. UNPRECEDENTED (ADJECTIVE): (अभूतपूर्व): unparalleled
Synonyms: unequalled, unmatched
Antonyms: normal, common
Example Sentence:The preparations were made on an unprecedented scale.
6. NURTURE (VERB): (पालन-पोषण करना): bring up
Synonyms: take care of, look after
Antonyms: neglect
Example Sentence:I was nurtured by his parents in a close-knit family.
7. MAGNIFICENCE (NOUN): (भव्यता): splendour
Synonyms: grandeur, greatness
Antonyms: cheapness
Example Sentence:The magnificence of the surrounding countryside captured everyone's attention.
8. RUDDY (ADJECTIVE): (लाल): reddish
Synonyms: red, rosy
Antonyms: pale
Example Sentence:The ruddy evening light was just perfect.
9 CONTEMPT (NOUN): (तिरस्कार): scorn
Synonyms: disdain, disrespect
Antonyms: respect
Example Sentence:He stared at me with total contempt.
10. LAX (ADJECTIVE): (सुस्त): slack
Synonyms: slipshod, negligent
Antonyms: stern
Example Sentence:Never be lax with your security.
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select the one which best expresses the same sentence in Passive/Active voice.
He admonished her for the error.
He admonished her for the error.
Anonymous Quiz
75%
She was admonished by him for the error.
15%
She has been admonished by him for the error.
7%
She would be admonished by him for the error
3%
She is admonished by him for the error.
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select the one which best expresses the same sentence in Indirect/Direct.
The karate teacher asked me why I had been absent the day before.
The karate teacher asked me why I had been absent the day before.
Anonymous Quiz
9%
The karate teacher asked me, "Why are you absent the day before ?"
15%
The karate teacher asked me, "Were you absent the day before?"
64%
The karate teacher asked me, "Why were you absent yesterday ?"
11%
The karate teacher asked me, "Why are you absent yesterday ?"
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Select the correctly spelt word.
Anonymous Quiz
13%
Ignorence
18%
Interupt
49%
Thriller
20%
Colaborate
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Select the most appropriate option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the given group of words.
An instrument that forms spectra of the visible region of the electromagnetic spectrum.
An instrument that forms spectra of the visible region of the electromagnetic spectrum.
Anonymous Quiz
60%
Spectrometer
28%
Kaleidoscope
8%
Fetoscope
5%
Horoscope
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Find out which part has an error.
Spectators had filled the stadium hours (A)/before the match begins in anticipation of a great match(B)/ as it was between India and Pakistan(C)/ no error(D)
Spectators had filled the stadium hours (A)/before the match begins in anticipation of a great match(B)/ as it was between India and Pakistan(C)/ no error(D)
Anonymous Quiz
21%
A
59%
B
14%
C
6%
D
The following sentence has been divided into four parts. Select the part that contains the error from the given options.
They were(A)/ married happily(B)/ before she(C)/ quit her job(D).
They were(A)/ married happily(B)/ before she(C)/ quit her job(D).
Anonymous Quiz
36%
B
34%
D
15%
C
15%
A
Select the most appropriate phras verb to fill in the blank.
__________that thought. It will be a great idea someday.
__________that thought. It will be a great idea someday.
Anonymous Quiz
30%
Hold onto
12%
Hold to
52%
Hold on
6%
Hold against
Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the highlighted part of the given sentence.
There is a (place for grains) in the backyard of this house.
There is a (place for grains) in the backyard of this house.
Anonymous Quiz
5%
Apiary
9%
Archive
81%
Granary
5%
Dormitory
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Select the sentence which gives the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.
Bite the bullet
Bite the bullet
Anonymous Quiz
4%
The children played in the park on a sunny day.
79%
Despite the pain, Sarah decided to go ahead with the surgery.
9%
The chef prepared a delicious meal for the guests.
8%
Jack and Jill went up a hill to fetch a pail of water.
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Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the given group of words.
Having or showing the ability to speak fluently and coherently.
Having or showing the ability to speak fluently and coherently.
Anonymous Quiz
5%
Hesitant
75%
Articulate
13%
Inarticulate
7%
Incoherent
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select the one which best expresses the same sentence in Passive/Active voice.
A passerby took the injured to the hospital.
A passerby took the injured to the hospital.
Anonymous Quiz
67%
The injured was taken to the hospital by a passerby.
19%
The injured were taken to the hospital by a passerby.
7%
The injured took to the hospital by a passerby.
6%
The injured was taken to the hospital.
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select the one which best expresses the same sentence in Indirect/Direct
Mr. Robinson asked his son what he wanted to be when he grew up.
Mr. Robinson asked his son what he wanted to be when he grew up.
Anonymous Quiz
28%
Mr. Robinson said , " My son, what did you want to be when you grew up ? "
24%
Mr. Robinson said , " My son , what would you be when you grow up ? "
11%
"My son, " said Mr. Robinson , " what will you be when you grow up ? ''
37%
"My son , " said Mr. Robinson , " what do you want to be when you grow up ? "
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✅Daily The Hindu Vocabulary | 30.12.2024
1. DEMOBILIZE (VERB): (वियोजन करना): disband
Synonyms: decommission, discharge
Antonyms: conscript
Example Sentence:Both sides have agreed to demobilize 70% of their armies.
2. FUTILE (ADJECTIVE): (व्यर्थ): vain
Synonyms: fruitless, pointless
Antonyms: useful
Example Sentence:He made a futile attempt to keep fans from mounting the stage.
3. ONGOING (ADJECTIVE): (चल रही है): in progress
Synonyms: under way, going on
Antonyms: finished
Example Sentence:Training is part of our ongoing career development program.
4. OUTGOING (ADJECTIVE): (बेहिचक): extrovert
Synonyms: uninhibited, unreserved
Antonyms: reserved
Example Sentence:She's always been very outgoing and she's got heaps of friends.
5. REVITALIZE (VERB): (पुन: जीवित करना): reinvigorate
Synonyms: re-energize, brace
Antonyms: depress
Example Sentence:A package of spending cuts has been introduced to revitalize the economy.
6. DISSENSION (NOUN): (कलह): disagreement
Synonyms: difference of opinion, dispute
Antonyms: agreement
Example Sentence:The issues caused bitter dissension in the party.
7. SORE (ADJECTIVE): (पीड़ादायक): painful
Synonyms: hurting, hurt
Antonyms: healthy
Example Sentence:He couldn’t speak as he had a sore throat.
8. OPPORTUNE (ADJECTIVE): (समयोचित): auspicious
Synonyms: propitious, favorable
Antonyms: disadvantageous
Example Sentence:He couldn't have arrived at a less opportune moment.
9. CUMBERSOME (ADJECTIVE): (बोझल): unwieldy
Synonyms: unmanageable, awkward
Antonyms: manageable
Example Sentence:Diving suits are cumbersome generally.
10. REPROACH (NOUN): (तिरस्कार): rebuke
Synonyms: reproof, reproval
Antonyms: praise
Example Sentence:She gave him a look of reproach.
1. DEMOBILIZE (VERB): (वियोजन करना): disband
Synonyms: decommission, discharge
Antonyms: conscript
Example Sentence:Both sides have agreed to demobilize 70% of their armies.
2. FUTILE (ADJECTIVE): (व्यर्थ): vain
Synonyms: fruitless, pointless
Antonyms: useful
Example Sentence:He made a futile attempt to keep fans from mounting the stage.
3. ONGOING (ADJECTIVE): (चल रही है): in progress
Synonyms: under way, going on
Antonyms: finished
Example Sentence:Training is part of our ongoing career development program.
4. OUTGOING (ADJECTIVE): (बेहिचक): extrovert
Synonyms: uninhibited, unreserved
Antonyms: reserved
Example Sentence:She's always been very outgoing and she's got heaps of friends.
5. REVITALIZE (VERB): (पुन: जीवित करना): reinvigorate
Synonyms: re-energize, brace
Antonyms: depress
Example Sentence:A package of spending cuts has been introduced to revitalize the economy.
6. DISSENSION (NOUN): (कलह): disagreement
Synonyms: difference of opinion, dispute
Antonyms: agreement
Example Sentence:The issues caused bitter dissension in the party.
7. SORE (ADJECTIVE): (पीड़ादायक): painful
Synonyms: hurting, hurt
Antonyms: healthy
Example Sentence:He couldn’t speak as he had a sore throat.
8. OPPORTUNE (ADJECTIVE): (समयोचित): auspicious
Synonyms: propitious, favorable
Antonyms: disadvantageous
Example Sentence:He couldn't have arrived at a less opportune moment.
9. CUMBERSOME (ADJECTIVE): (बोझल): unwieldy
Synonyms: unmanageable, awkward
Antonyms: manageable
Example Sentence:Diving suits are cumbersome generally.
10. REPROACH (NOUN): (तिरस्कार): rebuke
Synonyms: reproof, reproval
Antonyms: praise
Example Sentence:She gave him a look of reproach.
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Today's idiom
🔍 Throw in the Towel
📝 Meaning: To give up or admit defeat; to stop trying because you believe you cannot succeed.
Examples:
1. After several failed attempts to fix the car, he decided to throw in the towel and call a mechanic.
2. She didn't want to throw in the towel on her dreams, despite the challenges.
🔍 Throw in the Towel
📝 Meaning: To give up or admit defeat; to stop trying because you believe you cannot succeed.
Examples:
1. After several failed attempts to fix the car, he decided to throw in the towel and call a mechanic.
2. She didn't want to throw in the towel on her dreams, despite the challenges.
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