Select the most appropriate one-word substitution for the given group of words.

A person who is unduly anxious about his/her health.

1. antiquarian

2. valetudinarian

3. egalitarian

4. disciplinarian

Select the word which means the same as the group of words given.

An institution for the care of people who are mentally ill.

1. Dormitory

2. Infirmary

3. Asylum

4. Sanatorium

Select the meaning of the given idiom.

To run amok

1. To compete in a race

2. To participate in a marathon

3. To outrun someone

4. To run about in a frenzy

Complete the sentence using an appropriate idiom.

The project was ____ while the company sorted out the more immediate issues.

1. in the red

2. given the sack

3. put on the back burner

4. a piece of cake

The sentence below has been divided into three parts. Select the part of the sentence that has an error. If the sentence has no error, select the option 'No Error'.

In what turned out to be thrilling / finish, the home team finally came / out on top and won the game.

1. In what turned out to be thrilling

2. out on top and won the game

3. No error

4. finish, the home team finally came

In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternatives which will improve the bracketed part of the sentence. In case no improvement is needed, select “No improvement”.

You are enjoying the thrill (of the mid-week holiday) but I’m here to change that.

1. Of the mid-week holidays

2. Of the holidays

3. Of a mid-week holiday

4. No improvement

In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which is the best substitute of the words/sentence.

The action of discouraging an action or event through instilling doubt or fear of the consequences.

1. Buoy

2. Spur

3. Deterrence

4. Exhilarate

Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the given group of words.

A group of guns or missile launchers operated together at one place.

1. Psaltery

2. Skittery

3. Cemetery

4. Battery

Important Days & Theme (June 2025)

1 June - World Milk Day
Theme 2025 - Let’s Celebrate The Power of Dairy

3 June -  International World Bicycle Day
Theme 2025 - Cycling for a Sustainable Future

5 June - World Environment Day
Theme 2025 - Putting an End to Plastic Pollution

7 June - World Food Safety Day
Theme 2025 - Food Safety : Science in Action

14 June - World Blood Donor Day
Theme 2025 - Give blood, give hope: together we save lives

17 June - World Day to Combat Desertification and Drought
Theme 2025 - Restore the Land. Unlock the Opportunities

19 June - World Kidney Cancer Day
Theme 2025 - Show Your Kidneys Some Love

21 June - International Yoga Day
Theme 2025 - Yoga for One Earth, One Health

29 June - Statistics Day of India
Theme 2025 -  75 Years of National Sample Survey

01 September 2025 Current Affairs

➼ Reliance becomes first Indian company to cross $125 bn annual revenue (2025).
रिलायंस वर्ष 2025 में $125 अरब वार्षिक राजस्व पार करने वाली पहली भारतीय कंपनी बनी।

➼ Bangladesh shuts 3 land ports for India after export curbs.
भारत के निर्यात रोकने के बाद बांग्लादेश ने 3 स्थलीय बंदरगाह बंद किए।

➼ Indian Army rebuilt flood-damaged Tawi river bridge (Jammu) in 12 hours, traffic restored.
भारतीय सेना ने जम्मू – तवी नदी पर क्षतिग्रस्त पुल 12 घंटे में बनाकर यातायात बहाल किया।

➼ Yemen PM Ahmed al-Rahwi killed in Israeli airstrike.
यमन के प्रधानमंत्री अहमद अल-रहवी इज़राइली हमले में निधन।

➼ GST Council mulls 40% GST on high-end items & tobacco category.
जीएसटी परिषद लक्ज़री वस्तुओं व तंबाकू पर 40% जीएसटी पर विचार कर रही है।

➼ Nuakhai Mahotsav – major agri-cultural festival of Odisha.
नुआखाई महोत्सव – ओडिशा का प्रमुख कृषि-सांस्कृतिक पर्व।

➼ Reliance commits Net-Zero Carbon by 2035.
रिलायंस ने 2035 तक नेट-ज़ीरो का लक्ष्य रखा।

➼ Small Industries Day observed on 01 September every year.
लघु उद्योग दिवस प्रति वर्ष 01 सितंबर को मनाया जाता है।

➼ Bhaderwah (J&K): 3-day annual fair of Lord Vasuki Nag begins.
भद्रवाह (जम्मू-कश्मीर): वासुकी नाग को समर्पित 3-दिवसीय मेला आरम्भ।

➼ UK cancels visas of Palestinian officials incl. President Abbas before UNGA.
ब्रिटेन ने UNGA से पहले राष्ट्रपति अब्बास सहित फ़िलिस्तीनी अधिकारियों के वीज़ा रद्द किए।

➼ PM Modi to attend 25th SCO Summit in Tianjin, China on 31 Aug.
प्रधानमंत्री मोदी 31 अगस्त को तियानजिन (चीन) में 25वें SCO शिखर सम्मेलन में शामिल होंगे।

➼ India’s GDP growth (Q1 FY26) → 7.8%.
भारत की जीडीपी वृद्धि (FY26 Q1) 7.8% रही।

➼ Tribal Affairs Ministry launches “Adi Vaani” (beta) to preserve linguistic diversity.
जनजातीय कार्य मंत्रालय ने “आदि वाणी” (बीटा) शुरू की—भाषाई विविधता संरक्षण हेतु।

➼ Sports Material Manufacturing Conference hosted in New Delhi.
खेल सामग्री विनिर्माण सम्मेलन नई दिल्ली में आयोजित।

➼ IIP (July 2025) growth → 3.5%.
औद्योगिक उत्पादन सूचकांक (जुलाई 2025) में 3.5% वृद्धि।

🔍 Erudite /ˈɛr.jʊ.daɪt/ (adjective)

📝 Meaning: Having or showing extensive knowledge acquired mainly through reading and study; scholarly.

📌 Examples:
1. The professor's erudite lecture captivated everyone with its depth and clarity.
2. Her erudite writing reflects years of dedicated research and intellectual curiosity.
3. The museum tour was led by an erudite guide who brought history to life.