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Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.

At the eleventh hour

1. At the last possible moment

2. At the break of the day

3. At the present time

4. At the distance
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89%
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6%
B
5%
C
1%
D
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Select the most appropriate meaning of the highlighted idiom.

The winner's performance was (head and shoulders above) all other participants' in the dance competition.

1. Well informed of current trends

2. Caught between two alternatives

3. Much better than others

4. Worse than others
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15%
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17%
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64%
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4%
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Select the most appropriate meaning of the given one word.

To frighten or threaten someone, usually in order to persuade the person to do something he or she does not wish to do

1. Forceless

2. Authoritative

3. Intimidate

4. Compel
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8%
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21%
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45%
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26%
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Select the most appropriate meaning of the given one word.

Inscription on a person's grave

1. Prologue

2. Epitaph

3. Monograph

4. Epistle
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9%
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74%
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11%
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Daily The Hindu Vocabulary 29 March 2025

1. PERTINENT (ADJECTIVE): (प्रासंगिक): relevant
Synonyms: to the point, apposite
Antonyms: irrelevant
Example Sentence: She asked me a lot of very pertinent questions.
2. EMBELLISH (VERB): (अधिक रोचक बनाना): elaborate
Synonyms: embroider, exaggerate
Antonyms: simplify
Example Sentence: Followers often embellish stories about their heroes.
3. JUDICIAL (ADJECTIVE): (न्यायिक): legal
Synonyms: judiciary, juridical
Antonyms: illegal
Example Sentence: There would be a judicial inquiry into the allegations.
4. FACTION (NOUN): (अंदरूनी कलह): infighting
Synonyms: dissension, dissent
Antonyms: harmony
Example Sentence: The army faction strengthened day by day.
5. DESPERATE (ADJECTIVE): (निराशाजनक): despairing
Synonyms: hopeless, anguished
Antonyms: cheerful
Example Sentence: As the supply of food ran out, people became desperate.
6. DEFIANCE (NOUN): (अवज्ञा): resistance
Synonyms: opposition, confrontation
Antonyms: submission
Example Sentence: Despite her defiance, her voice shook.
7. TEMERITY (NOUN): (धृष्टता): audacity
Synonyms: boldness, nerve
Antonyms: shyness
Example Sentence: No one had the temerity to question his conclusions.
8. SETBACK (NOUN): (स्र्कावट): problem
Synonyms: difficulty, issue
Antonyms: breakthrough
Example Sentence: The violent attack was a serious setback for the peace process.
9. DISSEMINATION (NOUN): (प्रसार): spreading
Synonyms: circulation, distribution
Antonyms: suppressing
Example Sentence: The dissemination of public information was essential.
10. DRAB (ADJECTIVE): (बेरंग): colourless
Synonyms: grey, dull
Antonyms: bright
Example Sentence: The landscape was drab and grey.
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Antonym of Feud
(SSC CGL 2024)
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24%
Humility
48%
Harmony
20%
Humble
8%
Honesty
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Antonym of Autonomy
(SSC CGL 224)
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47%
Dependence
11%
Permanence
37%
Independence
5%
Economical
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select the one which best expresses the same sentence in Passive / Active Voice and mark your answer in the Answer Sheet. Q : The children are making a noise
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3%
The children should be making a noise
16%
A noise has been made by the children
11%
A noise is made by the children
70%
A noise is being made by the children
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Select the incorrectly spelt word.
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3%
jumble
11%
junior
81%
journy
6%
jovial
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12%
puddle
47%
pegion
25%
pillion
16%
pioneer
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Daily The Hindu Vocabulary 30 March 2025


1. BUTTRESS (VERB): (समर्थन देना): strengthen
Synonyms: reinforce, fortify
Antonyms: weaken
Example Sentence:
He buttressed his idea by religious belief.


2. PROMINENT (ADJECTIVE):(अगोचर): conspicuous
Synonyms: noticeable, obvious
Antonyms: inconspicuous
Example Sentence:
The new housing estates are prominent landmarks.


3. DETENTION (NOUN): (क़ैद): custody
Synonyms: imprisonment, confinement
Antonyms: relinquishment
Example Sentence:
The fifteen people arrested were still in police detention.


4. NIMBLE (ADJECTIVE): (फुर्तीला): agile
Synonyms: lithe, sprightly
Antonyms: stiff
Example Sentence:
With a deft motion of her nimble fingers, she completed the task.


5. MORATORIUM (NOUN): (प्रतिबंध): embargo
Synonyms: ban, prohibition
Antonyms: renewal
Example Sentence:
There was a moratorium on the use of drift nets.


6. MYSTERIOUS (ADJECTIVE): (रहस्यमय): enigmatic
Synonyms: inscrutable, secretive
Antonyms: open
Example Sentence:
She was mysterious about herself but said plenty about her husband.


7. THRIVE (VERB): (फलना-फूलना): flourish
Synonyms: prosper, burgeon
Antonyms: fail, collapse
Example Sentence:
The entertainment industry has thrived in the recent decade.


8. SUBVERSIVE (ADJECTIVE): (विनाशक): disruptive
Synonyms: inflammatory, insurgent
Antonyms: loyal
Example Sentence:
He was seen as a potentially subversive man within the party.


9. CAPTIVATE (VERB): (मोह लेना): enthral
Synonyms: charm, enchant
Antonyms: repel
Example Sentence:
He was captivated by her beauty.


10. ABANDONED (ADJECTIVE): (असंयत): uninhibited
Synonyms: reckless, unrestrained
Antonyms: restrained
Example Sentence:
He performed a wild, abandoned dance.
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Today's Vocab Word

Word - SPARSE adj.

Meaning - existing only in small amounts

Sentence - Rob spent Saturday in his garden, clearing out the sparse weeds.

Today's Idiom

Idiom - "A means to an end"

Meaning - something that is not joyful or important but is done in order to achieve something else

Sentence - His part time job was just a means to an end. He wanted to collect money for his coaching fees.
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♦️30 March 2025 Current Affairs in English & Hindi


  ➼  According to Hurun Global Rich List 2025, the wealth of only 284 billionaires of the country has increased to 33% percentage of GDP in 2024.
हुरुन ग्लोबल रिच लिस्ट 2025 के अनुसार, देश के सिर्फ 284 अरबपतियों की संपत्ति 2024 में बढ़कर जीडीपी का 33% प्रतिशत हो गई है।

  ➼  The textile and apparel industry contributes 2.3% to India's GDP.
कपड़ा और परिधान उद्योग भारत के सकल घरेलू उत्पाद में 2.3% प्रतिशत योगदान है।

  ➼  Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi discussed with King Philip of Belgium country to strengthen bilateral relations.
भारत के प्रधानमंत्री नरेंद्र मोदी ने द्विपक्षीय संबंधों को मजबूत करने बेल्जियम देश राजा फिलिप के साथ चर्चा की।

  ➼  JSW Steel Limited has recently become the world's most valuable steel company.
हाल ही में में JSW स्टील लिमिटेड दुनिया की सबसे मूल्यवान स्टील कंपनी बन गई है।

  ➼  Recently, 42,800 food processing units have been registered under the incentive schemes of the Central Government.
हाल ही में केंद्र सरकार की प्रोत्साहन योजनाओं के तहत 42,800 खाद्य प्रसंस्करण इकाइयां पंजीकृत की गई है।

  ➼  Recently Papua New Guinea country has banned Facebook to 'limit' fake news.
हाल ही में पापुआ न्यू गिनी ने फर्जी खबरों को 'सीमित' करने के लिए फेसबुक पर प्रतिबंध लगा दिया है।

  ➼  Recently West Bengal state has launched an app to make the transfer process of police personnel transparent.
हाल ही में पश्चिम बंगाल राज्य ने पुलिस कर्मियों के स्थानांतरण प्रक्रिया को पारदर्शी बनाने के लिए ऐप लॉन्च किया है।

  ➼  Recently VLSRSAM has been successfully tested from Odisha coast.
हाल ही में ओड़िशा तट से VLSRSAM का सफल परीक्षण किया गया है।

  ➼  Famous Hindi writer Vinod Kumar Shukla was awarded the highest literary honour 59th Jnanpith Award.
प्रख्यात हिंदी लेखक विनोद कुमार शुक्ल को सर्वोच्च साहित्यिक सम्मान 59वें ज्ञानपीठ पुरस्कार से सम्मानित किया गया।

  ➼  Recently Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah was sworn in as the first woman president of Namibia country.
हाल ही में नेटुम्बो नंदी-नदैतवाह ने नामीबिया देश की पहली महिला राष्ट्रपति के रूप में शपथ ली।

  ➼  Recently the Union Cabinet has approved a scheme of Rs 22,919 crore to promote electronics component manufacturing.
हाल ही में केंद्रीय मंत्रिमंडल ने इलेक्ट्रॉनिक्स घटक विनिर्माण को बढ़ावा देने के लिए 22,919 करोड़ रुपये की राशि की योजना को मंजूरी दी है।

  ➼  Recently the US government has sought permission from the Supreme Court for the deportation of members of Venezuela country under the Foreign Enemies Act.
हाल ही में अमेरिकी सरकार ने सुप्रीम कोर्ट से विदेशी शत्रु अधिनियम के तहत वेनेज़ुएला देश सदस्यों के निर्वासन के लिए अनुमति मांगी है।

  ➼  SEBI has reduced the minimum investment amount on the Social Stock Exchange from ₹10,000 to ₹1,000.
सेबी ने सोशल स्टॉक एक्सचेंज पर न्यूनतम निवेश राशि ₹10,000 से घटाकर ₹1,000 कर दी है।

  ➼  Recently the Parliament passed the Disaster Management (Amendment) Bill 2024, which was enacted in Year 2005.
हाल ही में संसद ने आपदा प्रबंधन (संशोधन) विधेयक 2024 पारित किया है, जो वर्ष 2005 अधिनियमित किया गया था।

  ➼  The Centre has increased the wages under MNREGA by 2-7% percentage for the financial year 2025-26.
केंद्र ने वित्तीय वर्ष 2025-26 के लिए मनरेगा के तहत मजदूरी में 2-7% प्रतिशत की बढ़ोतरी की है।
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Antonym of Annoyance
(SSC CGL 2024)
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Susceptibility
21%
Absurdity
9%
Gnawer
49%
Serenity
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Antonym of Dogmatic
(SSC CGL 2024)
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Concerned
47%
Liberal
29%
Conservative
12%
Diplomatic
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