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2023-02-15 09:15:18 Daily English 5 Vocabulary Word

1. Mooted (verb) :
Meaning : raise (a question or topic) for discussion.
Synonyms : announce, offer
Antonyms : conceal, refuse
Example Sentence : His name was mooted as a possible successor.

2. Trenchant (Adjective) :
Meaning : vigorous or incisive in expression or style.
Synonyms : dynamic, sardonic
Antonyms : bland, gentle
Example Sentence : It was one of his most trenchant utterances, full of fancy, wit, eloquence and elevated thought.

3. Simultaneous (Adjective) :
Meaning : occurring, operating, or done at the same time.
Synonyms : Concurring, synchronic
Antonyms : separate, preceding
Example Sentence : The two gunshots were simultaneous.

4. Tenaciously (Adverb) :
Meaning : with a firm hold of something
Synonyms : firmly, obdurately
Antonyms : graciously, obdiently
Example Sentence : In spite of his illness, he clung tenaciously to his job.

5. Pertinent (Adjective) :
Meaning : relevant or applicable to a particular matter.
Synonyms : suitable, related
Antonyms : improper, unsuitable
Example Sentence : After he returned my phone, he wrote down all our names and pertinent information.


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2023-02-15 08:00:00 Good Morning

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Top 30 Headlines : 15 FEB 2023 #DailyNews

World

- Philippines protests against China’s provocative laser-pointing at its coastguard, says it constitutes threat to its sovereignty

- Pakistan battles severe economic crisis; Milk prices jump to Pakistani 210 rupees per litre

- Three killed, 5 injured in Michigan State University shooting, suspect dead

- 20 killed, 61 injured after cash-in-transit van collides with bus in South Africa

- Saudi Arabia to send its first woman astronaut into space

- Indian-American Republican Vivek Ramaswamy considers 2024 presidential bid

India

- Govt working on blueprint of indigenous manufacturing of aero-engines to provide a fillip to aerospace sector, informs Defence Minister

- Air India signs agreement to acquire 250 aircraft from Airbus of France; PM Modi says, deal shows strengthening of strategic partnership between New Delhi and Paris

- Income Tax Department conducts tax related survey in premises of BBC in Delhi, Mumbai

- International Solar Alliance hosts 13 African countries in New Delhi to share best practices in solar deployment

- Nirmala Sitharaman directs officials to form special team to address public grievances on technical issues regarding MCA21 portal

- Noted painter Lalitha Lajmi passes away

State

- JP Nadda releases BJP’s manifesto for Nagaland assembly elections

- Maharashtra cabinet decides to implement PM Shri scheme in state

- Rajasthan: Science Center and Planetarium to be constructed in Kota

- HAL removes Hanuman image on aircraft at Aero India

- Mylab partners with Qure.ai for speedy TB diagnosis through AI-aided X-Ray

- E-cigarettes worth Rs 5 lakh seized from 2 stores in Mumbai, shopkeepers arrested

Sports

- India beat Kazakhstan 5-0 in Asia Mixed Team Championships

- BCCI announces schedule of WPL, Gujarat Giants vs Mumbai Indians kick off league, final on March 26

- IND vs AUS: Shreyas Iyer joins India squad for 2nd Test against Australia

- England’s Stuart Broad returns for New Zealand test

- Kyle Jamieson, Matt Henry withdrawn from New Zealand squad to face England

- Belgian goalkeeper dies after saving penalty

Business

- Foodgrain production is estimated to be over 3,235 lakh tonnes in agricultural year 2022-23: Narendra Singh Tomar

- Higher govt capex to help infra companies clock 17-20% revenue growth next fiscal: Report

- Ford to cut 3,800 engineering, administration jobs in Europe

- Adani hires Grant Thornton for some independent audits after Hindenburg fallout: report

- PhonePe picks up another $100 million in funding at $12 billion valuation

- Volvo Cars could go fully electric in India by around 2025, says company official


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2023-02-14 10:30:25 Daily Top 10 General Awareness Quiz : 14 FEB 2023 #DailyQuiz

Q.1. The indigenous pilot-less ‘Varuna’ drone was developed which of the following companies?
- Sagar Defence Engineering

Q.2. The Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) observed the 162nd Income Tax Day (also known as AaykarDiwas) on _____.
- 24 July

Q.3. Which of the following companies has launched it new app “Viva Engage” to build community and connection?
- Microsoft

Q.4. Pradhan Mantri Vaya Vandana Yojana has completed five years on 21st July 2022. It is implemented through which of the following organisations?
- Life Insurance Corporation of India

Q.5. World Brain Day (WBD) 2022 is dedicated to the theme _____.
- Brain Health for all

Q.6. Asian Development Bank (ADB), has slashed India’s GDP growth forecast to ______ for FY23.
- 7.2%

Q.7. Which actor has been awarded “the Golden Visa” by The United Arab Emirates (UAE) government?
- Kamal Haasan

Q.8. Which day is celebrated as World Drowning Prevention Day 2022?
- 25 July

Q.9. Which day has been designated as the National Broadcasting Day 2022?
- July 23

Q.10. Which of the following film has won the “Best Feature Film” at the 68th National Film Awards?
- SooraraiPottru


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2023-02-14 09:15:12 Daily English 5 Vocabulary Word

1. Spontaneity (noun) : Voluntary or undetermined action or movement
Synonyms : Impulsiveness, Ingenuousness, Frankness, Candidness
Antonyms : Constraint, Restraint, Reserve, Reticence
Example Sentence : Because Sam is an extreme planner who needs to control everything, he never engages in spontaneity.

2. Loathe (verb) : Feel intense dislike or disgust for.
Synonyms : Hate, Detest, Abhor, Despise, Abominate
Antonyms : Love, Cherish, Adore, Relish
Example Sentence : If you loathe your job so much, then go work somewhere else!

3. Strangled (Verb) : To choke to death by squeezing the throat
Synonyms : Throttle , Garrote
Antonyms : Free , Release
Example Sentence : He used a rope to strangle her

4. Resilient (Adjective) : Strong enough to deal with illness, a shock
Synonyms : Buoyant , Tough
Antonyms : Rigidity , Fragility
Example Sentence : Even my doctors were surprised at how resilient I was during and after treatment.

5. Slackening (Verb) : To become or make something less tight
Synonyms : Loosen , Relax
Antonyms : Enlarge , Extend
Example Sentence : The rope slackened and he pulled his hand free.


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2023-02-14 08:01:10 Good Morning

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Top 35 Headlines : 14 FEB 2023 #DailyNews

World

- Foreign Secretary Vinay Mohan Kwatra meets PM Pushpa Kamal Dahal Prachanda; discusses Nepal-India matters on cooperation

- Inter-Parliamentary Union expresses appreciation for UAE’s steadfast efforts to enhance women’s empowerment

- New Zealand: State of emergency declared in nine regions as Cyclone Gabrielle lashes the country with torrential rains and winds

- Bangladesh : Mohammad Shahabuddin elected President of Bangladesh

- Bangladesh govt announces names of 19 individuals, 2 institutions for 'Ekushey Padak'

- US Navy and Marine Corps hold joint exercises in South China Sea

India

- PM Modi to inaugurate national Aadi Mahotsav on 16th February in New Delhi

- DRI seizes over 24 kg gold smuggled from Bangladesh in operation Eastern Gateway

- Defence Minister Rajnath Singh calls upon global industry leaders to develop cutting-edge products to attain ‘Aatmanirbharta'

- Raksha Mantri Rajnath Singh to host Defence Ministers’ Conclave at Aero show today

- Aero India 2023 in Bengaluru showcases Defence capabilities as well as self-confidence of India: PM Narendra Modi

- Govt approves scheme for revival 100 unserved Airports, Helipad and Water Aerodromes by 2024: MoS V. K. Singh

- NAAC accredited 418 Universities and 9062 Colleges as of 31st January: Govt

State

- President Droupadi Murmu visits Kashi Vishwanath Temple in Varanasi

- Meghalaya Polls: Enforcement agencies seize cash, liquors and other contrabands worth Rs 52 crores

- Union Minister Bharti Pawar inaugurates special newborn care unit in rural hospital of Kalwan, Nashik

- Maharashtra: Govt is focussing on skill development among youth through 30 skill India centres, says Union Minister Anurag Thakur

- J&K: Police recover huge cache of arms and ammunition, arrests suspected person in Pulwama

- Coal Ministry to organize East Zonal Conference on PM-Gatishakti and National Logistic Policy in Bhubaneswar on 16th Feb

Sports

- Cricket: India beat Pakistan by 7 wickets in Women's T20 World Cup in Cape Town

- Ethiopian family bags multiple medals in Dubai Marathon

- It’s exciting time ahead: Smriti Mandhana after joining Royal Challengers Bangalore after WPL auction

- Veda Krishnamurthy says she’s ‘little surprised’ that Jemimah went for more money than Harmanpreet Kaur

- WPL Auction: Richa Ghosh’s father plans to buy her a flat near Eden Gardens with bid money

- From playing with plastic bats and borrowed kits to getting picked by Royal Challengers Bangalore for Rs 1.5 crore in WPL Auction, Renuka charts her path

- Neymar clashes with team-mates and PSG sporting director after loss against Monaco: Reports

Business

- India's retail inflation rises to three-month high level of 6.52 %

- India recoups fifth place in world stocks as Adani group shares claw back

- Adani Group firms pledge more shares for SBI

- Nykaa Q3 Results: Profit declines 68% YoY to Rs 9 crore

- Promoter Baring PE offloads 9.8% stake in Coforge for Rs 2,430 crore

- Reliance seeks $12.75 for CBM gas, ONGC wants $9.35

- M&A deals jump 40 per cent to USD 163 billion in 2022, aided by USD 57-billion HDFC merger: Report

- Nissan, Renault to invest $600 million to make new models in India

- Kerala to raise Rs 400 crore for Adani Ports as part of Vizhinjam agreement


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