Select the most appropriate option that can substitute the highlighted segment in the given sentence.

Mr. Raghav (racked his brain), but couldn't think where he had left the book.

1. thought very hard

2. had a series of consecutive thoughts

3. knew it, but couldn't quite remember it

4. thought he had heard something before

In the following question, out of the four alternatives, choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/Phrase.

Go to rack and ruin

1. a state of utter chaos

2. a state of despair

3. a condition of exhilaration

4. get into a bad condition

The given sentence has an error. Select the option that contains the error in the given sentence.

We have to be cautius regarding the impact of global warming.

1. We have to

2. of global warming

3. regarding the impact

4. be cautius

Find the part of the given sentence that has an error in it. If there is no error, choose ‘No error’.

Her relatives were presented at the station to see her off.

1. presented at the station

2. No error

3. Her relatives were

4. to see her off

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

A person who attracts attention with a flashy style.

1. Vagabond

2. Flamboyant

3. Glutton

4. Jockey

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

One who is outspoken and outgoing

1. Psychic

2. Extrovert

3. Heroic

4. Flamboyant

🔍 Perplex /pɚˈplɛks/ (verb)

📝 Meaning: To confuse or puzzle someone, often making them uncertain or unable to understand something.

📌 Examples:
1. The complex instructions completely perplexed the new employees.
2. His decision to quit his job without another offer in hand perplexed his colleagues.
3. The math problem was so challenging that it perplexed even the teacher.

🔍 Lucid /ˈluː.sɪd/ (adjective)

📝 Meaning: Clearly expressed and easy to understand, or having a clear mind.

📌 Examples:
1. The professor gave a lucid explanation of quantum mechanics, making it accessible to all students.
2. Despite her illness, she had moments of lucid thought where she could articulate her wishes.
3. The report was praised for its lucid style, ensuring even complex data was understandable.

13 August 2025 - Current Affairs in English & Hindi

➼ Election Commission de-lists 334 unrecognised political parties for non-compliance.
निर्वाचन आयोग ने मानदंडों का पालन न करने पर 334 गैर-मान्यता प्राप्त राजनीतिक दलों को सूची से बाहर किया।

➼ PM Narendra Modi inaugurates & lays foundation for ₹22,800 crore metro projects in Bengaluru.
प्रधानमंत्री नरेंद्र मोदी ने बेंगलुरु में ₹22,800 करोड़ की मेट्रो परियोजनाओं का उद्घाटन और शिलान्यास किया।

➼ Asiatic lion count in India rises to 891 in 2025.
वर्ष 2025 में भारत में एशियाई शेरों की संख्या बढ़कर 891 हो गई।

➼ India ranks 3rd globally in metro network length in 2025.
वर्ष 2025 में मेट्रो नेटवर्क लंबाई के मामले में भारत विश्व में तीसरे स्थान पर है।

➼ World Biofuel Day celebrated on 10 August.
विश्व जैव ईंधन दिवस 10 अगस्त को मनाया गया।

➼ IIT Delhi & IIT Gandhinagar release District Flood Severity Index (DFSI).
IIT दिल्ली और IIT गांधीनगर ने जिला बाढ़ गंभीरता सूचकांक जारी किया।

➼ Satnawari village (Maharashtra) to become India’s first Smart Intelligent Village.
महाराष्ट्र का सतनावरी गाँव भारत का पहला स्मार्ट इंटेलिजेंट विलेज बनेगा।

➼ HM Amit Shah lays foundation of ₹883 crore Mata Janaki Temple in Sitamarhi, Bihar.
गृहमंत्री अमित शाह ने बिहार के सीतामढ़ी में ₹883 करोड़ के माता जानकी मंदिर का शिलान्यास किया।

➼ India’s defence exports reach ₹23,622 crore in FY 2024–25.
भारत का रक्षा निर्यात FY 2024–25 में ₹23,622 करोड़ रुपये तक पहुंचा।

➼ India’s first animal stem cell biobank & lab set up in Hyderabad.
भारत का पहला पशु स्टेम सेल बायो बैंक और प्रयोगशाला हैदराबाद में स्थापित हुई।

➼ Anantnag Railway Station becomes first in Kashmir Valley for freight transport.
अनंतनाग रेलवे स्टेशन कश्मीर घाटी का पहला माल ढुलाई सक्षम स्टेशन बना।

➼ Centre approves ₹4,250 crore Special Development Package for Assam & Tripura.
केंद्र ने असम और त्रिपुरा के लिए ₹4,250 करोड़ का विशेष विकास पैकेज मंजूर किया।

➼ 58.6% of India’s land area is prone to seismic disasters.
भारत का 58.6% भूभाग भूकंपीय आपदाओं से ग्रस्त है।

➼ India’s metro network grows from 248 km (2014) to 1,013 km (2025).
भारत का मेट्रो नेटवर्क 2014 के 248 कि.मी. से बढ़कर 2025 में 1,013 कि.मी. हो गया।

➼ INS Tamal completes visit to Casablanca Port, Morocco.
INS तमाल ने मोरक्को के कासाब्लांका बंदरगाह की यात्रा पूरी की।

Select the option that will improve the underlined part of the given sentence. In case no improvement is needed, select 'No improvement required'.

The tin-roofed house gave up during the terrible storm.

1. gave away

2. No improvement required

3. gave way

4. gave over