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2022-12-26 09:59:58 Daily Top 10 General Awareness Quiz : 26 DEC 2022 #DailyQuiz

Q.1. Which country holds the Presidency of G20 in 2023?
- India

Q.2. Which Asian country announced a special work visa to attract more global talent?
- Singapore

Q.3. Who is the head of the Committee constituted by the Finance Ministry to address issues faced by venture capital (VC) and private equity (PE)?
- M Damodaran

Q.4. Which Ministry is associated with ‘GEF Small Grants Programme’?
- Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change

Q.5. Which country is the host of FIFA Under-17 Women’s World Cup 2022?
- India

Q.6. ‘Arogya Manthan’ Event was held to mark the anniversaries of which schemes?
- AB PM-JAY and ABDM

Q.7. National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT) approved the merger of Exide Life Insurance with which major insurance company?
- HDFC Life Insurance

Q.8. When is the ‘UN International Equal Pay Day’ observed?
- September 18

Q.9. Climate activist Vanessa Nakate, who was appointed as UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador, is from which country?
- Uganda

Q.10. With respect to technology, what is ‘The Merge’ event relate to?
- Crypto-currency


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2022-12-26 08:59:58 Daily English 5 Vocabulary Word

1. Linger (Verb) : दीर्घकालतकरहना : Take a long time to leave or disappear
Synonyms : Loiter , Delay
Antonyms : Hurry , Rush
Example Sentence : A couple of students always linger after class to ask questions.

2. Tactical (Adjective) : कार्य-नीति-संबंधी : Skilful or diplomatic
Synonyms : Plotted , Strategic
Antonyms : Imprudent , Spontaneous
Example Sentence : He made a tactical error in agreeing to the debates.

3. Searing (adjective) : झुलसाना : Indicate that something such as pain or heat is very intense.
Synonyms : Scorching , Blistering
Antonyms : Freezing, Happy
Example Sentence : She felt a searing pain in her foot.

4. Nerds (Noun) : असामाजिककिंतुतेजदिमागव्यक्ति : A person considered to be socially awkward, boring, unstylish
Synonyms : Dork , Dweeb
Antonyms : Bright , Sharp
Example Sentence : He is nerdy and is better at winning school quizzes than female attention.

5. Kindle (Verb) : प्रज्वलितकरना : Cause strong feelings or ideas in someone
Synonyms : Ignite , Spark
Antonyms : Douse , calm
Example Sentence : As a teacher he was able not only to impart knowledge, but to kindle enthusiasm.


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2022-12-26 07:49:54 Good Morning

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Top 33 Headlines : 26 DEC 2022 #DailyNews

World

- Pushpa Kamal Dahal 'Prachanda' becomes Nepal's PM for third time

- Maldives court finds former president Abdulla Yameen guilty of corruption

- Bangladesh health authority directs ports to increase screening for the new Covid variant

- China's NHC stops publishing daily COVID-19 data amid doubts about their reliability

- Taliban regime in Afghanistan orders all NGOs to stop female employees from working

- Sitiveni Rabuka becomes Fiji's new Prime Minister

India

- First Veer Bal Diwas to be observed on Dec 26 to commemorate martyrdom of Guru Gobind Singh's two young sons

- PM says, soon India will completely eradicate Kala Azar disease

- President Droupadi Murmu on five day visit to Secunderabad, Telangana for winter sojourn at Rashtrapati Nilayam from Dec 26

- PM Modi , LS Speaker, Ministers pay tributes to Pandit Madan Mohan Malaviya, former PM Atal Bihari Vajpayee in Parliament yesterday

- MoS Dr. Bharati Pravin Pawar says India is ready to face any challenge being posed by BF7

- PM lauds India's achievements as world's 5th largest economy, surpassing 220 crore Covid vaccines and crossing export figures of 400b among others

- Registration, Diagnostics, Treatment fees at National Institutes, Composite Regional Centres to be waived off for Divyangjan

State

- Huge cache of arms & ammunition recovered from Uri sector in J&K's Baramulla

- Tunisha Sharma’s death case: Co-actor Sheezan Khan detained by police

- Maharashtra registers 38 new Covid-19 cases in last 24 hours

- Jalandhar youth dies under mysterious circumstances in Canada

- Korean man dies after falling from 50 feet while paragliding

- Delhi Metro services on Magenta line disrupted after drone falls on track

- MP govt allots 4,050 hectares land for Vajpayee memorial in Gwalior

Sports

- Cricket: India clean sweeps two test match series against Bangladesh

- Lovlina Borgohain, Nikhat Zareen and Manju Rani enter semi-finals of Women’s National Boxing Championships

- Mehidy Hasan Miraz receives ‘special souvenir’ from Virat Kohli

- IPL fairytale: Tennis-ball cricket to RCB, auto-driver’s son picked for Rs 60 lakh after bid war

- Tite had been the Brazil manager since 2016 but resigned after a poor World Cup

- Boland retains Australian spot vs South Africa in 2nd Test

Business

- Foreign investors pump in more than Rs 8,300 crore in Indian capital markets in Dec so far

- 54% fall in fund raising via initial public offering market

- ONGC board revamp on lines of McKinsey suggestions

- Garuda Aerospace receives Type certification and RTPO approvals from DGCA

- Piramal Realty eyes Rs 2,200 cr sales bookings in FY'23, up over 40 pc year-on-year

- Mcap of 10 most valued firms erodes by Rs 1.68 lakh cr; Reliance biggest drag

- Maruti Suzuki expects sales of vehicles with auto gear shift to accelerate


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2022-12-25 12:49:25 Daily Top 10 General Awareness Quiz : 25 DEC 2022 #DailyQuiz

Q.1. Lymphoma, which was seen in the news, is associated with which disease?
- Cancer

Q.2. Which is the first Smart City to sign MoU for implementing a digital addressing system?
- Indore

Q.3. Which is India’s most-valuable brand in 2022, as per the Kantar BrandZ report?
- Tata Consultancy Services (TCS)

Q.4. PSUs of which Ministry recently signed MoUs worth Rs 215 crores with National Sports Development Fund?
- Power Ministry

Q.5. Which state’s upper house has recently passed ‘Protection of Right to Freedom of Religion Bill’?
- Karnataka

Q.6. National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT) approved the merger of Exide Life Insurance with which major insurance company?
- HDFC Life Insurance

Q.7. When is the ‘International Day for the Preservation of the Ozone Layer’?
- September 16

Q.8. India’s first lithium cell manufacturing facility is set to be inaugurated in which city?
- Tirupati

Q.9. World Bamboo Day is celebrated every year in which month?
- September

Q.10. Which city is the host of ‘Global Clean Energy Action Forum’?
- Pittsburg


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2022-12-25 10:43:33 Daily English 5 Vocabulary Word

1. VANDALIZE (VERB) : (उपद्रवमचाना): Destroy
Synonyms : Damage, Harm
Antonyms : Build
Example Sentence :Stations have been vandalized beyond recognition.

2. RESTORE (VERB) : (पुनर्स्थापितकरना): Reinstate
Synonyms : Put back, Replace
Antonyms : Abolish
Example Sentence :The government restored confidence in the housing market.

3. AID (NOUN) : (सहायता): Assistance
Synonyms : Support, Help
Antonyms : Hindrance
Example Sentence :He saw the pilot slumped in his cockpit and went to his aid.

4. COMPACT (ADJECTIVE) : (संक्षिप्त): Concise
Synonyms : Succinct, Condensed
Antonyms : Rambling
Example Sentence : He gave a compact summary of the play.

5. SEIZE *(VERB) : (ज़ब्तकरना): Grab
Synonyms : Grasp, Snatch
Antonyms : Let go of
Example Sentence : She jumped up and seized his arm.


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2022-12-25 08:19:52 Good Morning

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Top 34 Headlines : 25 DEC 2022 #DailyNews

World

- Iran: 43 people, including soccer player Amir Nasr-Azadani could face imminent execution

- Winter storm's icy blast hits 200 million in US

- Bangladesh: Sheikh Hasina elected President of Awami League, Obaidul Quader General Secretary

- Afghan women university students in anguish over Taliban university ban

- US President nominates Indian American Richard Verma to top diplomatic position in State Department

- China blasts US defense bill while Taiwan welcomes it

- China estimates Covid surge infected 37 million people in a day

India

- Defence Minister Rajnath Singh to inaugurate 28 different BRO infrastructure projects on Tuesday

- President, Vice President greet people on the eve of Christmas

- Indian Army organises blood donation campaign across 10 states in Southern Command area

- Consumer empowerment is going to be paramount feature of developed India: Piyush Goyal

- Air passengers arriving from China, Japan, South Korea, Hong Kong & Thailand to undergo mandatory RT-PCR test for COVID

- PM Modi to share his thoughts in Mann Ki Baat programme on Sunday, December 25

- PM expresses grief over loss of lives at brick kiln in Motihari, Bihar; announces ex-gratia from PMNRF

State

- Kashmir Valley minimum temperature settles blow freezing pint

- Kerala confirms Avian Influenza virus in Kottayam district

- 10th Edition of North East Festival begins at Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in New Delhi

- Ladakh celebrates Losar Festival to mark Ladakhi New Year

- 286 stations, 12 corridors: Delhi Metro celebrates 20 years of ops

- Krishna Janmabhoomi-Shahi Idgah dispute: Mathura court seeks survey report of mosque complex on Jan 20

- Mumbai Metro Line 5: MMRDA to put on hold 4-km tunnelling work as Maharashtra govt nod pending

Sports

- Union Minister Anurag Singh Thakur to inaugurate National level Kabaddi championship in Udupi Karnataka

- Hockey World Trophy reaches Chhattisgarh

- PV Sindhu 12th highest-paid female athlete in world, only Indian and badminton player in top 25

- Geto Sora wins Junior International Badminton Championship title in Malaysia

- Second Pakistan v New Zealand test moved from Multan to Karachi

- Shahid Afridi named Pakistan men’s interim chief selector

- 18-member team announced to represent India at FIH Hockey Men's World Cup 2023

Business

- IMF projects 6.8% growth in current fiscal for India, says country's fiscal space is at risk

- HDFC gets $400-million loan from IFC for homes, affordable and green

- NCLT to hear Zee lenders' pleas against merger in January

- Rags to Riches: Indian driver in Dubai wins over Rs 33cr in lottery

- Harry Brook sold to SRH for Rs 13.25 cr, Kane Williamson goes to Gujarat Titans in IPL auction

- Lifestyle brand Hang Ten appoints Bradford to enter Indian Market


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2022-12-24 11:25:26 Daily Top 10 General Awareness Quiz : 24 DEC 2022 #DailyQuiz

Q.1. ‘Indira Gandhi Shehari Rojgar Guarantee Yojana’ is an initiative of which state/UT?
- Rajasthan

Q.2. SPARK is a Studentship program recently launched in which field?
- Ayurveda

Q.3. Which private bank has been selected by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) for the test phase for their ‘Offline Retail Payments’?
- HDFC Bank

Q.4. ‘Transforming Literacy Learning Spaces’ is the theme of which special day celebrated on September 8?
- International Literacy Day

Q.5. NITI Aayog held a Dialogue of Development Cooperation with BMZ, based in which country?
- Germany

Q.6. Mohenjo Daro, the UNESCO World Heritage Site, is located in which country?
- Pakistan

Q.7. Volker Turk, who was appointed as the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights, is from which country?
- Austria

Q.8. When is the World EV (Electric Vehicle) Day marked?
- September 9

Q.9. Which Indian company is the first in the world to design a 3D printed rocket engine?
- Agnikul

Q.10. FAO and World Food Program warned recently about acute food insecurity in which neighbouring country of India?
- Sri Lanka


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2022-12-24 10:15:35 Daily English 5 Vocabulary Word

1.LEGITIMATE (ADJECTIVE) : (वैध): Valid
Synonyms : Sound, Admissible
Antonyms : Invalid
Example Sentence : He should at least give a legitimate excuse for being late.

2. COMMIT (VERB) : (समर्पितहोना): Devout
Synonyms : Devoted, Loyal
Antonyms : Apathetic
Example Sentence :We are committed to the fundamental principles of democracy.

3. COUNTER (VERB) : (विरोधकरना): Parry
Synonyms : Answer, Contradict
Antonyms : Support
Example Sentence :The possibility of the enemy being able to counter with similar missiles was remote.

4. ERSTWHILE (ADJECTIVE) : (भूतपूर्व): Former
Synonyms : Old, Past
Antonyms : Present
Example Sentence :The erstwhile president of the company died recently.

5. GAILY (ADVERB) : (सुखपूर्वक): Merrily
Synonyms : Cheerfully, Cheerily
Antonyms : Miserably
Example Sentence : All the young soldiers smiled gaily as they watched him.


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