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📖 Daily English 5 Vocabulary Word

1. Disincentive (Noun) : something that makes people not want to do something or not work hard
Synonyms : deterrent, discouragement, impediment
Antonyms : incentive, motivation, impetus, encouragement
Example Sentence : Punishments serve as a disincentive, attempting to deter people from doing things they shouldn’t.

2. Apprehension (Noun) : भय: anxiety or fear that something bad or unpleasant will happen
Synonyms : dread, fearfulness, anxiety, worry
Antonyms : confidence, calmness, certainty
Example Sentence : I am feeling a great deal of apprehension after learning that we have a test tomorrow in my worst subject.

3. Stigma (Noun) : कलंक: a mark of disgrace associated with a particular circumstance, quality, or person
Synonyms : shame, disgrace, dishonour, stain
Antonyms : honour, credit
Example Sentence : Often people are afraid to admit they have a mental illness because of the stigma attached to psychiatric disorders.

4. Decry (Verb) : निंदा: publicly denounce; to criticize something as  bad, without value, or unnecessary
Synonyms : criticize, denigrate, denounce, condemn
Antonyms : applaud, laud, praise, extol
Example Sentence : Several religious organizations have chosen to decry the obscene cartoon about Jesus.

5. Salient (Adjective) : महत्त्वपूर्ण: noticeable or important
Synonyms : remarkable, prominent, striking
Antonyms : subtle, unremarkable, obscure
Example Sentence : She began to summarize the salient features/points of the proposal

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Daily Top 10 General Awareness Quiz : 20 SEPT 2023 #DailyQuiz

Q.1. Which institute collaborated with the Ministry of AYUSH to develop the “Y-Break – Yoga at Office Chair” protocol?
- Morarji Desai National Institute of Yoga

Q.2. When is Father’s Day celebrated in many countries, including the United States, Canada, and the United Kingdom?
- Third Sunday of June

Q.3. Who flagged off the 5000 km Motorcycle Expedition as part of the “Julley Ladakh” outreach program?
- Vice Admiral Sanjay Jasjit Singh

Q.4. The World Day to Combat Desertification and Drought is an annual observance held on June 17th. What is the theme of the World Day to Combat Desertification and Drought for this year?
- Her land. Her rights

Q.5. According to the RBI Remittance Survey, the country with the highest share in inward remittances to India in 2020-21 was ____.
- United States

Q.6. What was the overall trade deficit in April-May 2023?
- $13.28 billion

Q.7. Who was Kamala Sohonie?
- The first Indian woman to earn a Ph.D. in a scientific discipline

Q.8. Which state topped the Best State category at the National Water Awards 2022?
- Madhya Pradesh

Q.9. Which district received the Best District award at the National Water Awards 2022?
- Ganjam District (Odisha)

Q.10. Who is leading the expert committee formed to suggest reforms to the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996?
- T K Vishwanathan

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Top 30 Headlines : 19 SEPT 2023 #DailyNews

🌎 World

- US and Iran swap prisoners in a Qatar-mediated deal; US also unfreezes 6 billion Dollars of Irans funds

- At least 22 people killed after head-on collision between bus and truck in South Africa’s Limpopo

- WHO calls on China to offer transparency regarding COVID-19 origins

- UN WFP, IIT Bombay sign MoU for contributing towards improving food security, nutrition, climate resilience & livelihoods

- Red Cross sends humanitarian convoys to breakaway Karabakh region from Armenia, Azerbaijan

- Taiwan Defence Ministry detects 103 Chinese Warplanes around Island

🇮🇳 India

- Airports Authority of India inducts two new B-360 types of aircraft into AAI Flight Inspection Fleet

- 10th meeting of India-Malaysia Joint Sub-Committee on Defence Science, Technology and Industry Cooperation held in New Delhi

- President Droupadi Murmu greets people of the country on the eve of Ganesh Chaturthi

- New Delhi: Union Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia inaugurates 'Udaan Bhawan’ an integrated office complex at Safdarjung Airport

- I&B Secretary Apurva Chandra unveils ebook, titled “People’s G20”, on India’s G20 Presidency in New Delhi

- Government to offer upto 8 percent subsidy for loans given to artisans under Vishwakarma Yojana

🗾 State

- SC directs Maharashtra Assembly Speaker to spell out timeline for disqualification petitions against CM Eknath Shinde and others

- Maharashtra is all set to celebrate ten-day Ganeshotsav beginning today

- Madhya Pradesh: MeT Department warns of heavy rain in three districts during the next 24 hours

- Ladakh: Development of youth in sports and other sectors will pave the way for real development of society, says Secretary Ravinder Kumar

- J&K: Police detains three OGWs of banned Hizbul Mujahideen terror outfit under PSA in Kishtwar district

🏏 Sports

- Asian Football Confederation Champions League to start from today

- Indian shooter Elavenil Valarivan wins Gold medal in women’s 10 metre air rifle event at ISSF World Cup

- Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli and Hardik Pandya set to miss first 2 ODIs against Australia

- Ravichandran Ashwin added to Australia series in place of Axar Patel

- India ready to win ODI World Cup: Kapil Dev

📊 Business

- SBI introduces digital opening of NRE/NRO account setup through YONO

- JSW Infrastructure IPO to open on September 25; sets price band at Rs 113-119 per share

- Inflows in Gold ETF hit 16-month high at Rs 1,028 crore in August

- Alibaba tells Erdogan it plans to invest $2 billion in Turkey

- Jupiter Life Line Hospitals shares debut with over 32% premium

- Dhanlaxmi Bank shares fall nearly 9% after independent director quits

- E-scooter maker Ather Energy readies new models and exports after subsidy cuts

- Biocon appoints Peter Bains as Group CEO

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📖 Daily English 5 Vocabulary Word

1. Exculpate (Verb) : निर्दोष सिद्ध करना: show or declare that (someone) is not guilty of wrongdoing
Synonyms : absolve, acquit, clear, exonerate
Antonyms : accuse, arraign, imprison
Example Sentence : He exculpates himself from stealing the money.

2. Startle (Verb) : चौंकाना: cause to feel sudden shock or alarm
Synonyms : shock, stun, astonish, astound, stupefy
Antonyms : assure, soothe, cheer, comfort
Example Sentence : If the music is too loud, it will startle the sleeping baby.

3. Relegate (Verb) : consign or dismiss to an inferior rank or position
Synonyms : downgrade, lower in rank, put down
Antonyms : ascent, rise, upswing
Example Sentence : In spite of her strong commitment to her job, she vowed she would never relegate her maternal duties to a nanny.

4. Vaunt (Verb) : बड़ाई करना: boast about or praise (something), especially excessively
Synonyms : boast, brag, pride
Antonyms : belittle, underrate
Example Sentence : Even the noblest of fellows have been known to vaunt a bit.

5. Hale and Hearty (Adjective) : चौंकाना: (of a person, especially an elderly one) strong and healthy
Synonyms : healthy, well, fit
Antonyms : ill, feeble, sick
Example Sentence : She was still hale and hearty in her nineties.

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Daily Top 10 General Awareness Quiz : 17 SEPT 2023 #DailyQuiz

Q.1. What was the retail inflation rate in India in May 2023?
- 4.25%

Q.2. Which index measures the overall prices of goods before they are sold at retail prices?
- Wholesale Price Index (WPI)

Q.3. When was the Iran nuclear agreement, also known as the JCPOA, established?
- 2015

Q.4. Shaktikanta Das, the Governor of the Reserve Bank of India (RBI), was honored with the esteemed Governor of the Year Award for 2023. Which organization presented the Governor of the Year Award to Shaktikanta Das?
- Central Banking

Q.5. According to the latest data, what is the RBI’s projection for inflation in fiscal year 2023-24?
- 5.2%

Q.6. According to the RBI Remittance Survey, the country with the highest share in inward remittances to India in 2020-21 was ____.
- United States

Q.7. The Indian rupee symbol (₹) was officially adopted in ____ to represent the currency of India.
- 2010

Q.8. In anticipation of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s upcoming visit to the United States, the Defence Ministry of India has granted approval for the acquisition of ‘Predator (MQ-9 Reaper) drones’ from America. Which branch of the Indian armed forces will receive the highest number of Sea Guardian drones?
- Indian Navy

Q.9. What is the repo rate announced by the RBI in the June 2023 Monetary Policy meeting?
- 6.5%

Q.10. In India, who will have the final decision-making authority on the procurement of the ‘Predator drones’?
- Cabinet Committee on Security (CCS)

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Top 30 Headlines : 17 SEPT 2023 #DailyNews

🌎 World

- Dengue cases in Bangladesh increase ten times, deaths 3 times: expert

- China: Defence Minister Li Shangfu's absence from public sparks speculation of being under scrutiny over corruption charges

- Dhaka Reporters Unity (DRU) has voiced deep concerns over the enactment of the Cyber Security Act, by the Bangladesh Parliament, citing alarming clauses reminiscent of the Digital Security Act

- Indian Embassy in Kathmandu, B. P Koirala India-Nepal Foundation jointly organizes Exhibition and Talk on Sambhota at Nepal Art Council

- Team including Indian researcher wins 2023 Ig Nobel prize

🇮🇳 India

- First meeting of ‘One Nation, One Election’ committee will be held on 23rd September, says Ram Nath Kovind

- Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change celebrated the 29th World Ozone Day yesterday

- Secretary Dammu Ravi addresses Valedictory Session of 2023 UNCITRAL, South Asia Conference in New Delhi

- PM Modi to dedicate India International Convention and Expo Centre, Yashobhomi, to nation

- Raksha Mantri Rajnath Singh approves 23 new Sainik Schools in partnership mode, fulfilling PM's vision of setting up 100 such Schools

- Nobel Foundation announced winners of this year's Nobel Prizes to get extra one million crowns

- Indian Naval Ship 'Nireekshak' makes official visit to Trincomalee port

🗾 State

- J&K: Udhampur Railway station formally named after son of soil, Martyr Capt. Tushar Mahajan

- India should target to increase spices exports value to 10 billion dollars annually by 2030: Union Minister Piyush Goyal

- Union Home Minister Amit Shah to hoist national flag today at Hyderabad Liberation Day celebrations

- Indian Coast Guard organizes Beach Cleanup Drive in Visakhapatnam

- News of some relief emerges from Kozhikode in Kerala on the Nipah front, as 11 more samples test negative

- Delhi Postal Circle launched Swachchta Special Campaign 3.0 at Automated Mail Processing Centre in Aerocity

🏏 Sports

- Asia Cup 2023: India to take on Sri Lanka in the final today at R Premdasa Stadium in Colombo

- India tennis player Shashi Kumar Mukund to take on Morocco's Yasin Dilimi in Davis Cup World Group 2 league match

- India miss out on becoming no. 1 ranked ICC team across formats after Bangladesh defeat in Asia Cup

- Maheesh Theekshana ruled out of Asia Cup final due to hamstring injury

- Washington Sundar joins Indian team in Colombo as cover for Axar Patel

📊 Business

- Trade deficit climbs to 10-mth high in Aug, exports down 6.86%

- Ashok Leyland to invest Rs 1000 crore in a greenfield plant in UP for making e-buses

- REC sanctions Rs 6,075 crore loan to Greenko, Rs 3,081 crore debt to Serentica Renewables

- Jeep India launches 2023 Compass 4X2; prices reduced by up to Rs 6 lakh

- Vegh Automobiles launches S60 electric scooter for Rs 1.25 lakh

- Citroen C3 Aircross SUV launched in India

- Captain Steel to partner Sourav Ganguly's Salboni project

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📖 Daily English 5 Vocabulary Word

1. Seamless (Adjective) : निरंतरतायुक्त: smooth and continuous, with no apparent gaps or spaces between one part and the next
Synonyms : perfect, flawless, impeccable, faultless, unblemished
Antonyms : imperfect, bad, inadequate, defective
Example Sentence : Although there were some hiccups along the way, the project seemed seamless on the outside.

2. Agog (Adjective) : उत्सुक: very eager or curious to hear or see something
Synonyms : eager, excited, impatient
Antonyms : apathetic, unenthusiastic, incurious
Example Sentence : I’ve been agog all afternoon, waiting for the next part of your story.

3. Freebie (Noun) : मुफ्त: a thing given free of charge
Synonyms : gift, donation, bonus, giveaway, present, reward
Antonyms : expensive, extortionate, overpriced
Example Sentence : The store gives customers a freebie with their purchases

4. Animadversion (Noun) : निन्दा: criticism or censure
Synonyms : harsh criticism, disapproval
Antonyms : extol, laud, praise
Example Sentence : He was infuriated by their constant animadversion.

5. Callous (Adjective) : कठोर: showing or having an insensitive and cruel disregard for others
Synonyms : ruthless, merciless, heartless, cruel, unfeeling
Antonyms : sympathetic, compassionate, merciful
Example Sentence : The professor was callous and cold, and no one wanted to remain in the class.

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Daily Top 10 General Awareness Quiz : 15 SEPT 2023 #DailyQuiz

Q.1. Which city in North East India recently became the location of a sub-office of the Reserve Bank of India (RBI)?
- Kohima

Q.2. The Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI) was established in ____.
- 1966

Q.3. Under which section of the Reserve Bank of India Act, 1934, did the RBI cancel Equitas Holdings’ registration?
- Section 45-IA (6)

Q.4. Which ministry implemented the cluster-based Training of Trainers (ToT) project under the SANKALP programme?
- Ministry of Skill Development & Entrepreneurship (MSDE)

Q.5. According to the Community Spirit Index, which two cities are named the world’s top friendliest cities?
- Toronto and Sydney

Q.6. How much is the net FPI inflow in the fiscal year 2023-2024 until June 6, according to the RBI?
- $8.4 billion

Q.7. According to the Community Spirit Index, which city has the highest score for “friendly staff” among the least friendly cities?
- Mumbai

Q.8. Which ministry is responsible for the implementation of the Pradhan Mantri Matru Vandana Yojana (PMMVY)?
- Ministry of Women and Child Development

Q.9. The fourth ship of the Survey Vessels (Large) (SVL) Project, named ‘Sanshodhak’ meaning ‘Researcher’, was launched at Kattupalli, Chennai by L and T/ GRSE for the Indian Navy. Who built the ‘Sanshodhak’ warship for the Indian Navy?
- Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers (GRSE), Kolkata

Q.10. Amit Shah announced three major schemes to improve disaster management efforts across the country. What is the estimated value of the three major schemes announced by Amit Shah?
- Rs.8,000 crore

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Top 30 Headlines : 15 SEPT 2023 #DailyNews

🌎 World

- Judge Caprio Showcases the Power of Social Media in Sharjah, Advocating Compassion in Justice

- BSF-Border Guards Bangladesh coordination conference Concluded in Chittagong, Bangladesh

- India Can Become a Leader in Transition: Dr. Vandana Shiva Advocates for Ecological Agriculture at IGCF Sharjah

- Taliban government welcomes China’s new ambassador to Afghanistan, Zhao Sheng, in Kabul

- Members of European Parliament approve new law to increase quantity of sustainable jet fuel in flights

- Taiwan’s defence ministry said today that in the past 24 hours it had detected 40 Chinese air force aircrafts entering its air defence zone

🇮🇳 India

- India becomes 13th country that can issue internationally accepted OIML Certificates

- PM Modi dedicates railway projects worth more than Rs 6,400 crore in Chhattisgarh

- CJI DY Chandrachud announces SC to come under National Judicial Data Grid; PM hails the move, says it will bring transparency

- Defence Ministry holds top position as procurer on GeM; contributes Rs 73,225.30 cr to Gross Merchandise Value

- Share of renewable energy in total power generation will rise to 65% by 2030: Union Minister R K Singh

- Jet Airways founder Naresh Goyal send to 14-days judicial custody in connection with money laundering case

🗾 State

- 96 unclaimed bodies lying in morgues of hospitals in Manipur since outbreak of communal violence: Police

- Kerala: Mobile lab team from National Institute of Virology, Pune arrives in Kozhikode to manage Nipah virus

- Mizoram acts as centrifugal force in upholding Mizo nationalism for all “Zo” ethnic people, says CM Zoramthanga

- Uttar Pradesh: Union Minister Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya to lead pledge for Organ Donation in Agra on 16th September

- Maharashtra: CM Eknath Shinde informs facilities provided to Maratha community are similar to OBC community

🏏 Sports

- Shooting: 16-member Indian contingent to take part in ISSF World Cup, starting in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

- MCA to auction 2 seats where ball landed after MS Dhoni’s 2011 World Cup winning six

- Jaydev Unadkat, Jayant Yadav record five-fors in maiden County outings

- Cricketer Harmanpreet Kaur among 3 Indians on TIME100 NEXT 2023 list of emerging leaders

- Lionel Messi, Kylian Mbappe and Erling Haaland among FIFA Best award nominees, Aitana Bonmati on women’s list

📊 Business

- Former SBI chair Rajnish Kumar is now Mastercard India Chairman

- DGCA takes up IndiGo incidents with P&W; engine maker’s service bulletin on second phase recall in 60 days

- LIC sells over 2% stake in Sun Pharma for Rs 4,699 crore

- Indian oil firms want their $600 million stuck in Russia to be used for payments to Moscow

- Tata Motors plans to set up separate sales network for EVs this fiscal year

- Delhivery launches LocateOne to help businesses tackle logistics better

- Reliance-owned Hamleys opens Milan store with Italian franchise partner GP

- Tata Nexon facelift launched, prices start at Rs 8.09 lakh

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📖 Daily English 5 Vocabulary Word

1. Ingenious (Adjective) : रचनात्मक: having the skill and imagination to create new things
Synonyms : inventive, innovative, creative
Antonyms : imitative, uninventive, unskilful
Example Sentence : With how skilled my chess opponent was, it would take an ingenious strategy to defeat him, and a fair amount of luck.

2. Inversion (Noun) : उलटा: a situation in which something is changed so that it is the opposite of what it was before, or in which something is turned upside down
Synonyms : reversal, turning about, turning upside down, Reverse, contrary, antithesis
Antonyms : verticality, erectness, stability
Example Sentence : Her account of the case was an inversion of the facts (= it said the opposite of what really happened).

3. Cognoscente (Noun) : विशेषज्ञ: a connoisseur; a discerning expert (a person who has expert knowledge in a subject)
Synonyms : scholar, connoisseur, maestro
Antonyms : novice, amateur, neophyte
Example Sentence : Michael Meredith, a French cognoscente and librarian at E,aton College in England, is less supportive.

4. Quibble (Noun) : आपत्ति: the action of raising objections about a trivial matter
Synonyms : criticism, niggle
Antonyms : approval, support
Example Sentence : The only quibble about this book is the price.

5. Catastrophic (Adjective) : विनाशकारी : causing sudden and very great harm or destruction
Synonyms : disastrous, fatal, unfortunate, calamitous, destructive, ruinous, fateful, cataclysmic
Antonyms : fortunate, advantageous, anastrophic, beneficial,
Example Sentence : Because of the severe drought, this year has been quite catastrophic for farmers.

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Daily Top 10 General Awareness Quiz : 13 SEPT 2023 #DailyQuiz

Q.1. Which edition of the Indo-Maldives joint military exercise “Ex Ekuverin” is currently taking place?
- 12th edition

Q.2. What percentage of the world’s real-time payments did India account for in 2022?
- 46%

Q.3. The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting in India has taken actions against websites and YouTube-based news channels in response to content deemed “anti-India.” Which act empowers the government to issue directives for blocking such content?
- Information Technology (IT) Act

Q.4. India has emerged as the global leader in digital payments for the year 2022, surpassing other nations in terms of both value and volume of transactions. Which country secured the second position in digital payments?
- Brazil

Q.5. What is the main objective of the project between the Government of India and the Asian Development Bank (ADB) in Himachal Pradesh?
- Enhancing farmers’ income and resilience to climate change

Q.6. According to Moody’s, what is the projected GDP growth rate for India in the June quarter?
- 6-6.3%

Q.7. What is India’s general government debt as a percentage of GDP for the fiscal year 2022-23, according to Moody’s?
- 81.8%

Q.8. Which global rating agencies have assigned India the lowest investment grade rating with a stable outlook?
- Moody’s and Fitch

Q.9. Former Italian prime minister Silvio Berlusconi dies at 86. How many times did Silvio Berlusconi serve as the Prime Minister of Italy?
- Three times

Q.10. International Albinism Awareness Day is observed annually on 13th June. What is the theme for International Albinism Awareness Day 2023?
- Inclusion is Strength

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Top 29 Headlines : 13 SEPT 2023 #DailyNews

🌎 World

- Libya: Over 1,000 people reported dead and thousands reported missing due to heavy flood

- International Government Communication Forum in Sharjah Spotlights Media's Crucial Role in Sustainability Issues

- India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor will benefit Russia develop logistics, says Russian President Vladimir Putin

- NATO Countries planning to hold biggest military exercise since the Cold War

- Indian-origin man dies after trying to hike Arizona’s Grand Canyon rim-to-rim in single day

🇮🇳 India

- PM Modi to lay foundation stone of Downstream Petrochemical Complex and Refinery Expansion Project at BPCL’s Bina refinery at Sagar in MP on 14th September

- Union Minister Nitin Gadkari dismisses media reports, says no proposal for additional 10% GST on diesel vehicles under consideration

- President Droupadi Murmu to inaugurate Ayushman Bhav campaign on 13th September 2023

- Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar to inaugurate International Conference on Dam Safety at Jaipur in Rajasthan on 14th September, 2023

- Gujarat: 108 migrants from Pakistan awarded citizenship

- Jal Shakti Ministry generated revenue of over 17 lakh rupees under the Special Swachhata Campaign 2.0

- Two authors of Indian heritage, UK-based Nandini Das and US-based Kris Manjapra,shortlisted for 2023 British Academy Book Prize for Global Cultural Understanding

🗾 State

- Yellow alert issued in UP till 16th September with warnings of heavy rains, thunderstorms, lighting and squall

- Patna Municipal Corporation starts a Cash for Waste scheme for common people at recently established Material Recovery Facility

- Punjab: CM Bhagwant Singh Mann lays foundation stone of Saragarhi memorial in Ferozpur

- Sikkim chief secretary VB Pathak chairs a meeting with Ambassador of Thailand to India Ms. Pattarat Hongtong & other delegates from Embassy of Thailand in Gangtok

- Haryana Govt appoints renowned film actress Mita Vashisth as Chairperson of Haryana Film and Entertainment Policy Governing Council

🏏 Sports

- 62nd edition of Subroto Cup International Football Tournament will be held from 19th September

- Rohit Sharma sixth Indian to amass 10,000 ODI runs

- Asia Cup: Dunith Wellalage rattles India as he takes maiden ODI fifer in Super 4 match

- Davis Cup: Indian team has balance going into Morocco tie, says Rohit Rajpal

- Novak Djokovic celebrates No 24 with a tribute to Kobe Bryant, who wore that number and became a friend

📊 Business

- Aluminium rail coaches: Hindalco ropes in Italian firm Metra for extrusion tech

- Updater Services gets Sebi nod to float IPO

- Yatra Online IPO to open on September 15; price band fixed at Rs 135-142/share

- Razorpay acquires digital invoicing startup BillMe

- Tata Steel sets up 3,500 ton/month downstream manufacturing facility in UP

- Vedanta Resources seeks to extend maturity of shorter-term bonds by 3 years

- Airtel contingent liability doubles from FY18 to FY23 on OTSC demands

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📖 Daily English 5 Vocabulary Word

1. Testimony (Noun) : गवाही / प्रमाण: a formal written or spoken statement, especially one given in a court of law
Synonyms : evidence, proof, witness, confirmation
Antonyms : rebuttal, refutation
Example Sentence : The defendant in court had to give a testimony about where they were the day before so they could prove they did not commit the crime.

2. Chronic (Adjective) : चिरकालिक: persisting for a long time or constantly recurring; long-lasting
Synonyms : persistent, serial, inveterate
Antonyms : occasional, intermittent, unaccustomed
Example Sentence : Because my aunt has untreatable cancer, she has been dealing with chronic pain for several months.

3. Exhortation (Noun) : the act of strongly encouraging or trying to persuade someone to do something
Synonyms : recommendation, suggestion, warning, urging, instruction, cautioning, lesson
Antonyms : discouragement, restrain
Example Sentence : In the 3rd quatrain there is a change of tone, with the speaker making a direct exhortation to his beloved.

4. Blow the lid off (Idiom) : पर्दाफाश करना: To expose something to the public, often something scandalous or deceptive
Synonyms : reveal, disclose, divulge
Antonyms : hide, conceal
Example Sentence : In 1989 they started an investigation that was to blow the lid off corruption in the police force.

5. Sanctuary (Noun) : protection or a safe place, especially for someone or something being chased or hunted
Synonyms : shrine, refuge, shelter
Antonyms : Pitfall, trap, snare
Example Sentence : When the convict escaped from prison, he used one of his safe houses as a sanctuary.

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Daily Top 10 General Awareness Quiz : 11 SEPT 2023 #DailyQuiz

Q.1. What action did the RBI take to address the surplus liquidity situation?
- Conducted variable rate reverse repo (VRR) auctions

Q.2. How did Cyclone Biparjoy get its name?
- Bangladesh named it, following the WMO’s naming protocol

Q.3. India’s internet economy is projected to reach ____ by 2030, showing substantial growth from $175 billion in 2022, as per a joint report by Google, Temasek, and Bain & Company.
- $1 trillion

Q.4. Which of the following is not a characteristic of a tropical cyclone?
- Cumulus clouds

Q.5. According to Mercer’s Cost of Living survey, which city in India is identified as the most expensive for expatriates?
- Mumbai

Q.6. India and Serbia have set an ambitious target of achieving a bilateral trade volume of one billion euros by the end of the decade. President Droupadi Murmu of India and her Serbian counterpart,_, have expressed their commitment to strengthen bilateral relations and explore new areas of cooperation.
- Aleksandar Vucic

Q.7. What is one of the key measures announced by the RBI to strengthen urban co-operative banks?
- Allowing them to open new branches

Q.8. What is the primary objective of the NBFC Growth Accelerator Program (NGAP) launched by GAME and SIDBI?
- To address funding challenges faced by MSMEs

Q.9. What is the repo rate announced by the RBI in the June 2023 Monetary Policy meeting?
- 6.5%

Q.10. Which sector of MSMEs will primarily benefit from the NBFC Growth Accelerator Program (NGAP)?
- Tier two and tier three cities

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Top 32 Headlines : 21 SEPT 2023 #DailyNews

🌎 World

- Azerbaijan and ethnic Armenian forces agree on Russian-brokered ceasefire deal on Nagorno-Karabakh

- Iran passes Hijab and Chastity Bill that would punish and penalize women violating dress code

- ADB predicts 6.5 percent GDP growth for Bangladesh in FY 2024

- Hilsa fishing banned during breeding season in Bangladesh

- Strong 6.2-magnitude earthquake hits New Zealand

- Future Food Forum 2023 Puts India and UAE in the Spotlight, Focusing on Food Security and Innovation in the Middle East

🇮🇳 India

- PM Modi, HM Amit Shah expresses happiness over passage of 'Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam’, calls it historic leap for the nation

- New Delhi: India-US Army to host Indo-Pacific Armies Chiefs Conference from 25th September

- Indian Naval Ship 'Nireekshak' successfully conducts vital Mixed Gas Diving training sessions as part of IN-SLN Divex 23

- Govt issues travel advisory for Indian nationals and students to exercise caution against hate crimes in Canada

- ECI launches comic Chacha Chaudhary aur Chunaavi Dangal to spread awareness among young voters

- Kenyan Avocado launched in Indian Market

- Jyotiraditya Scindia to inaugurate newly developed infrastructure of Tezu Airport in Arunachal Pradesh

🗾 State

- Ladakh: Enrolment Drive conducted at Govt Girls Middle School Zgang Chiktan under MEIGS

- Assam: At least 10 persons killed in road accident in Jorhat district

- Gujarat govt signs five MoUs for proposed investment of Rs 1,095 crore

- Bihar CM Nitish Kumar supports Women’s Reservation Bill

- Indefinite Rail-Roko movement called by Kurmi community begins in Jharkhand

- Onion traders to stop onion auctions in Nashik district of Maharashtra

- 2.9 magnitude earthquake hits Himachal Pradesh's Chamba district

🏏 Sports

- Hangzhou Asian Games: Indian Men's volleyball team beat South Korea in a thrilling game

- Indian pacer Mohammed Siraj grabs top spot in ICC bowler's rankings

- ICC releases official Anthem ‘Dil Jashn Bole’ for Men's Cricket World Cup featuring Ranveer Singh and influencers

- Roger Federer match-worn outfit from 20th major title run expected to fetch 29 lakhs at auction

- Karun Nair scores unbeaten 144 for Northamptonshire against Surrey

📊 Business

- France’s TotalEnergies to invest $300 million in JV with Adani Group

- Investors adopt cautious stance; debt mutual funds log Rs 25,872 crore outflow in August

- Signature Global launches Rs 730 cr IPO; to use fund for debt reduction, biz expansion

- HDFC Bank shares fall over 3% down as lender flags hit to key ratios post merger

- BCCI announces SBI Life as official partner for BCCI Domestic, International season 2023-26

- FAME II may need more fuel as EV sales rev up, heavy industries ministry seeks additional Rs 1,700 cr

- India, US join hands to launch 10,000 electric buses on Indian streets

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1. Travesty (Noun) : उपहासात्मक रचना : A cheap mockery, usually of something or someone serious
Synonyms : Distortion , Perversion
Antonyms : Seriousness , Solemnity
Example Sentence : This trial has proved to be a travesty of justice.

2. Whimsy (Noun) : सनकीपन : Playfully quaint or fanciful behavior or humor
Synonyms : Fanciful , Playfulness
Antonyms : Boring , Serious
Example Sentence : The designer's new line showed a touch of whimsy

3. Diabolical (Adjective) : शैतानी : Very bad or annoying
Synonyms : Devilish , Terrible
Antonyms : Excellent , Gentle
Example Sentence : The constant noise from the neighbour’s party was diabolical.

4. Accentuate (Verb) : जोर देना: To emphasize something or make something easier to notice
Synonyms : Highlight , Spotlight
Antonyms : Weaken
Example Sentence : She uses make-up to accentuate her beautiful eyes.

5. Culpable (Adjective) : अपराधिक : Responsible for something bad that has happened
Synonyms : Guilty , Blameworthy
Antonyms : Innocent , Immune
Example Sentence : The prime minister is highly culpable in this affair.

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Daily Top 10 General Awareness Quiz : 18 SEPT 2023 #DailyQuiz

Q.1. Which variant of the MQ-9 drone has been chosen by India for acquisition?
- Sky Guardian

Q.2. Who recently announced their retirement from international cricket( as of June 2023)?
- Nahida Khan

Q.3. What is the objective of the Kaatru project developed by IIT Madras researchers?
- To obtain a pan-India hyperlocal air quality map

Q.4. What technology is used in the mobile air pollution monitoring framework developed by researchers at IIT Madras?
- Internet of Things (IoT)

Q.5. What is the collaboration between RING and NPCI focused on?
- Offering an all-in-one payment and credit solution

Q.6. Who is the Chief of Corporate and Fintech Relationships and Key Initiatives at NPCI?
- Nalin Bansal

Q.7. The International Day of Family Remittances is observed on 16 June each year. The theme of International Day of Family Remittances 2023 is ____.
- “Digital remittances towards financial inclusion and cost reduction”

Q.8. Which state in India receives the highest amount of remittances from abroad?
- Kerala

Q.9. The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has introduced the Liberalized Remittance Scheme (LRS) to facilitate ____.
- Outward remittances

Q.10. Which teams are confirmed to participate in the Asia Cup 2023?
- India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Afghanistan, and Nepal

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Top 27 Headlines : 18 SEPT 2023 #DailyNews

🌎 World

- President of European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen visits Italian island of Lampedusa after Italian PM Giorgia Meloni asked for EU help on migrants crisis

- British government to hike visa fees from 4th of October

- French President Emmanuel Macron says Ambassador Sylvain Itte along with diplomatic staff held hostage in Niger

- Ukraine drones strike Crimea, Moscow, oil depot, Russia says

- 14 killed after plane crashed in Brazilian Amazon

🇮🇳 India

- PM Modi congratulates nation on inclusion of Shantiniketan in UNESCO World Heritage list

- CBI arrests 7 persons including Executive Secretary of CMD of PSU Bridge and Roof Company India Ltd. in Rs 20 lakh bribery case

- CWC urges all democratic forces to condemn & resist Govt’s assault on Constitution

- Massive fire engulfs Mussoorie hotel amid renovation work, 2 vehicles gutted

- Amrita Sher-Gil sets record for highest price achieved by an Indian artist

🗾 State

- State Level functions held at 5 locations in Maharashtra on the launch of PM Vishwakarma Scheme

- Mizoram: Union MoS for DoNER B L Verma launches “PM Vishwakarma” scheme in Aizawl

- Commemorative event organised at Kuno National Park, Madhya Pradesh on completion of one year of implementation of Project Cheetah in India

- One civic school in each ward to offer CBSE curriculum: BMC

- 50 musicians receive M S Subbulakshmi fellowships

🏏 Sports

- Rohan Boppana today bid adieu to Davis Cup on a winning note

- Tennis: India qualify for Davis Cup World Group I playoffs after 4-1 win against Morocco in Lucknow

- India beats Sri Lanka by 10 Wickets in Colombo to win Asia Cup 2023 title

- Indian javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra finishes second in men’s event at Diamond League Final in Eugene, US

- Marco Jansen makes double contribution as South Africa win Australia series

📊 Business

- Officers of Investigation Wing of CGST Palghar Commissionerate, Mumbai Zone bust a fake invoice racket

- Akasa Air sues pilots who quit without serving 6-month notice, seeks crores in damages

- Dhanlaxmi Bank independent director resigns citing differences from other board members

- Vedanta board to meet on September 21 to consider bond issue

- Vodafone Idea pays Rs 1701 crore to DoT for spectrum auction instalment

- BrahMos manufacturing in Lucknow likely to begin from March: Rajnath Singh

- Jeep finalising EV strategy for India, looks to increase localisation

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1. Dither (Verb) : घबराहट: to be unable to make a decision about doingsomething; to be very nervous, excited, or confused
Synonyms : hesitate, falter, panic, fuss
Antonyms : calm, peace, sense, order
Example Sentence : The politician began to dither and stutter when asked about his stance.

2. Abstention (Noun) : an instance of declining to vote for or against a proposal or motion; restraint in one's consumption
Synonyms : abnegation, eschewal, avoidance, reject
Antonyms : indulgence, unconstraint, decide
Example Sentence : I decided to settle on an abstention when the family voted on where we should eat, as personally, I didn’t care where we went.

3. Duress (Noun) : दबाव: threats, violence, to force someone into doing something against their will
Synonyms : pressure, constraint, compulsion, intimidation, coercion
Antonyms : freedom, independence, liberation, persuasion
Example Sentence : I think Claire was under duress when she signed the agreement; she never would have voluntarily accepted those conditions.

4. Diffident (Adjective) : संकोचशील: modest or shy because of a lack of selfconfidence
Synonyms : shy, bashful, sheepish, introverted
Antonyms : confident, extroverted, immodest, bold
Example Sentence : Although he graduated in the top ten percent of his class, Jules is still diffident about his own intelligence.

5. Ebullient (Adjective) : जोश: cheerful and full of energy
Synonyms : exuberant, buoyant, cheerful
Antonyms : indolent, lazy, sluggish
Example Sentence : Jack always felt ebullient after drinking his morning coffee.

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Daily Top 10 General Awareness Quiz : 16 SEPT 2023 #DailyQuiz

Q.1. World Blood Donor Day is observed annually on June 14. The slogan or theme of the World Blood Donor Day 2023 is “Give blood, give plasma, share life, share often.” Which country is the host for World Blood Donor Day 2023?
- Algeria

Q.2. How much cash transfer is provided to eligible women under the Pradhan Mantri Matru Vandana Yojana (PMMVY)?
- Rs. 5,000 in three installments

Q.3. Which annual report provides findings on global nuclear arsenals and arms control?
- SIPRI Yearbook

Q.4. What is the purpose of the collaboration between Fino Payments Bank and Hubble?
- To introduce India’s first spending account

Q.5. Which agency of the Ministry of Defence signed the Memorandum of Understanding with Kotak Mahindra Life Insurance?
- Directorate General of Resettlement (DGR)

Q.6. What is the purpose of the partnership between Indian Oil Corp (IOC) and LanzaJet?
- To reduce carbon emissions in the aviation industry

Q.7. What is the minimum investment limit for the Sovereign Gold Bond Scheme 2023-24?
- 1 gram

Q.8. Can Sovereign Gold Bonds be used as collateral for loans?
- Yes, by any eligible entity

Q.9. The first-quarter GDP in New Zealand fell by 0.1 percent, indicating a decline in economic growth during that period. Which natural disasters affected New Zealand’s economy in the first quarter of 2023?
- Cyclone Gabrielle and Auckland flash floods

Q.10. How is the issue price of Sovereign Gold Bonds determined?
- Based on the average price of gold for the last three working days preceding the subscription period

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Top 31 Headlines : 16 SEPT 2023 #DailyNews

🌎 World

- Thailand: Move Forward party leader Pita Limjaroenrat resigns

- Meet Isatou Cessay: The "Queen of Plastic in Africa" Leading the Charge for Environmental Change

- A crucial border crossing at Torkham between Pakistan and Afghanistan reopened to pedestrians and vehicles

- CMAI launches Curtain Raiser for India’s largest apparel show in Middle East

- Britain, France, Germany to retain ballistic missile and nuclear proliferation-related sanctions on Iran

🇮🇳 India

- Survey shows PM Modi's popularity remains unrivaled among global leaders: HM Amit Shah

- India’s overall exports estimated to be 60.87 Billion dollars for August 2023

- PM Modi to launch PM Vishwakarma Scheme on 17th September in New Delhi

- Culture Ministry to present Sangeet Natak Akademi Amrit Awards to 84 performing artists today

- Govt tests emergency alert system by sending messages on smartphones across country

- Aditya L1 spacecraft successfully completes fourth earth-bound orbit manoeuvre

- Journalists and litterateurs of 18 Indian languages honoured with Bharatiya Bhasha Samman 2023

🗾 State

- One more Nipah-positive case confirmed in Kozhikode, Kerala; Tamil Nadu and Karnataka also on alert

- J&K: Police arrests two terrorist associates linked with LeT, recovers arms, ammunition in Baramulla

- Telangana: CM K Chandrasekhar Rao virtually inaugurates nine medical colleges in the state

- V Prez Jagdeep Dhankar addresses students at convocation ceremony of Makhanlal Chaturvedi National Journalism and Communication University in Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh

- Haryana Police arrests Congress MLA Mamman Khan in connection with Nuh communal violence

- Tamil Nadu govt launches Rs 1,000 monthly aid scheme for women

🏏 Sports

- 22 new athletes added to updated contingent list for 19th Asian Games

- Asia Cup 2023: Ravindra Jadeja claims 200th ODI wicket as India tighten grip over Bangladesh

- Everton acquired by U.S. private equity firm 777 Partners

- Arteta hails record signing Rice’s quick adaptation at Arsenal

- Kyle Walker extends Manchester City contract until 2026

📊 Business

- Tata Steel, UK govt to invest £1.25 bn to decarbonise Wales steel unit

- India’s exports decline 7% to $34.48 billion in August

- Mercedes-Benz India to extend its EV charging network to customers of other brands

- Mercedes-Benz EQE electric SUV launched in India at Rs 1.39 crore

- TotalEnergies in talks to invest $700 million in Adani Green’s projects: Report

- Axis Bank investment banking arm Axis Capital's co-CEO steps down

- Apple iPhone 15 Pro deliveries slip to October in sign of demand

- Infosys signs $1.5 billion deal to leverage AI solutions

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1. Backer (Noun) : समर्थक: someone who gives financial support to something; a person, institution, or country that supports someone or something, especially financially
Synonyms : supporter, proponent, exponent, promoter, booster
Antonyms : enemy, foe, rival. belittler, critic, faultfinder
Example Sentence : With no backer to offer financial support, the restaurant was forced to shut down last Friday

2. Abridgement (Noun) : संक्षिप्तीकरण: a shortened version of a written work
Synonyms : overview, abstract, summation
Antonyms : expansion, enlargement
Example Sentence : An abridgement of the book has been published for young readers.

3. Trumpeted (Verb) : घोषणा करना: to make known openly or publicly
Synonyms : announced, published, proclaimed
Antonyms : withheld, suppressed, concealed
Example Sentence : We trumpeted our triumph all over the college.

4. Befuddled (Adjective) : उलझना: unable to think clearly; confused or perplexed
Synonyms : bewildered, confused, dazed
Antonyms : clearheaded, conscious
Example Sentence : Even with my professor’s help, I was still befuddled by the complicated chemistry formula.

5. Abrogate (Verb) : अभिनिषेध करना: to put an end to by formal action
Synonyms : abolish, repeal, cancel
Antonyms : enact, establish, legislate
Example Sentence : The Supreme Court can abrogate laws deemed unconstitutional.

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Daily Top 10 General Awareness Quiz : 14 SEPT 2023 #DailyQuiz

Q.1. Which region has a higher prevalence of albinism?
- Sub-Saharan Africa

Q.2. Which law empowers the Indian government to declare banknotes as ceasing to be legal tender during demonetization?
- Reserve Bank of India (RBI) Act, 1934

Q.3. What is the deadline for depositing Rs2000 notes in banks?
- September 30, 2023

Q.4. Which organization will be responsible for executing the NBFC Growth Accelerator Program (NGAP)?
- GAME

Q.5. How many aircraft carriers were involved in the twin CBG operation carried out by the Indian Navy?
- Two

Q.6. What is the sovereign credit rating assigned to India by Moody’s?
- Baa3

Q.7. What is the target set by India and the UAE to increase non-oil bilateral trade by 2030?
- USD 100 billion

Q.8. According to SIPRI’s annual Yearbook, China’s nuclear arsenal increased from 350 warheads in January 2022 to ____ warheads in January 2024.
- 410

Q.9. When was the Joint Committee of India-UAE Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) implemented?
- May 1, 2021

Q.10. In SIPRI’s Yearbook 2023, it was observed that India’s nuclear arsenal grew from 160 warheads in 2022 to ____ in 2023.
- 164

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🌎 World

- Vietnam: 56 people killed in massive apartment fire in capital Hanoi

- Ukraine launches missile attack on Crimea shipyard, Russia says

- Solar Power Revolution: UAE's Journey to Clean Energy Excellence Prior to COP28

- CPN UML Vice-Chairperson Subash Chandra Nembang passes away

- Motivational Guru Robin Sharma & World's Nicest Judge to Headline International Government Communication Forum at Sharjah from September 13th to 14th, 2023

- Tharman Shanmugaratnam to be sworn in as Singapore’s president today

🇮🇳 India

- Size of Indian Automobile Industry increased three fold in last nine years, says Union Minister Nitin Gadkari

- With Cabinet approval of eCourts Project Phase III, country is ushering in new era of justice delivery in India, says PM Modi

- Union Minister Dr Jitendra Singh to launch dedicated web portal- for monitoring Special Campaign 3.0 on September 14

- Army colonel, Major and DSP make supreme sacrifice fighting terrorists in J&K's Anantnag

- India receives first C-295 MW transport aircraft for Indian Air Force

- DMRC and BEL sign MoU to develop indigenous Communication Based Train Control system

🗾 State

- 13 persons admitted to isolation wards at Kozhikode Medical College Hospital in Kerala

- Procurement of Kharif pulses and oilseeds to begin from Oct 1 in Haryana

- J&K: Administrative Council approves installation of vertical lift from Peerkho Station to Mubarak Mandi Heritage Complex

- Nagaland Governor launches Ayushman Bhav Campaign in Kohima

- Ladakh: ICDS Project Kargil Block organises Poshan Maah Maha Mela

- Fuel pumps remain closed in Rajasthan as part of two-day symbolic strike to protest high VAT rate on fuel

🏏 Sports

- Ashwini Ponnappa-Tanisha Crasto enter pre-quarterfinals of Hong Kong Open

- Asia Cup: India enters final after beating Sri Lanka by 41 runs in Super Four match in Colombo

- Asia Cup: PoK-born pacer Zaman Khan set to make ODI debut for Pakistan

- Ben Stokes becomes England’s highest individual ODI scorer with 182 in match against New Zealand

- Naveen-ul-Haq returns as Afghanistan announces 15-member World Cup squad

📊 Business

- Reliance Retail in talks for new investments worth $1.5 billion with Gulf, Singapore funds: Report

- Cabinet approves Rs 1,650 crore to add 75 lakh new Ujjwala scheme connections over 3 years

- Cabinet approves Rs 9,589 cr FDI in Suven Pharmaceuticals by Cyprus-based firm

- MG Motor, Toyota, Ola Electric, others sign up for recycling battery waste to push circular economy for EVs

- Adani Wind receives certification for India’s largest turbine

- Tesla interested in coming to India, aims to source $1.9 bn auto parts from country this year: Commerce Minister

- IndiGo gets approval from DGCA to wetlease 11 A320 planes

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1. Expunge (Verb) : मिटाना: to rub off or remove information from a piece ofwriting
Synonyms : erase, eradicate, abolish, destroy, obliterate
Antonyms : add, allow, construct, insert
Example Sentence : His name has been expunged from the list ofmembers.

2. Obfuscate (Noun) : अस्पष्ट: make obscure, unclear, or unintelligible
Synonyms : confuse, complicate, blur, becloud, disrupt
Antonyms : clarify, simplify, illuminate, streamline
Example Sentence : She was criticized for using arguments that obfuscated the main issue.

3. Unremitting (Adjective) : निरंतर: going on and on without any interruptions
Synonyms : continuous, relentless, incessant
Antonyms : recurrent, intermittent, discontinuous
Example Sentence : As long as continuous efforts, and unremitting struggle, there are no things that cannot be conquered.

4. Nay (Noun) : अस्वीकार: a negative answer or vote
Synonyms : denial, refusal, negation
Antonyms : yes, positive, approval
Example Sentence : Since only ten percent of the members voted nay, the was passed which was then sent to the president to be signed.

5. Corroborate (Verb) : पुष्टि करना: confirm or give support to (a statement, theory, or finding)
Synonyms : confirm, verify, endorse
Antonyms : refute, disprove, rebut
Example Sentence : Recent research seems to corroborate his theory.

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Daily Top 10 General Awareness Quiz : 12 SEPT 2023 #DailyQuiz

Q.1. What is the name of the world’s most powerful hypersonic wind tunnel recently completed in China?
- JF-22

Q.2. What is the primary objective of the ‘Exploration of Coal and Lignite Scheme’?
- Assessing the presence, quantity, and quality of coal and lignite resources

Q.3. What is the definition of hypersonic speed?
- Speed greater than Mach 5

Q.4. How much funding has been allocated for detailed drilling in non-Coal India Limited (CIL) areas under the ‘Exploration of Coal and Lignite Scheme’?
- Rs.1,330 crore

Q.5. The US Geological Survey (USGS) has downgraded the safety alert for the Kilauea volcano, following a new eruption. Where is the Kilauea volcano located?
- Big Island

Q.6. Who launched the ‘Sagar Samriddhi’ online dredging monitoring system?
- Minister of Ports, Shipping and Waterways

Q.7. How are the geological reports generated through the explorations utilized under the ‘Exploration of Coal and Lignite Scheme’?
- They aid in the auctioning of new coal blocks

Q.8. How many Grand Slam titles has Novak Djokovic won after the French Open 2023 victory?
- 23

Q.9. World Day Against Child Labour, observed on June 12th, aims to inspire a global movement against child labour. The International Labour Organization initiated this event in 2002, turning it into an international occasion. What is the theme for World Day Against Child Labour 2023?
- “Social Justice for All. End Child Labour!”

Q.10. Australia won the World Test Championship 2021-23. Who was awarded the Player of the Match in the World Test Championship Final?
- Travis Head

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Top 29 Headlines : 12 SEPT 2023 #DailyNews

🌎 World

- Startup Delegation Hosted at India Mission in Dubai Strengthening Collaboration Between Indian and the UAE

- North Korean leader Kim Jong Un will pay an official state visit to Russia: Kremlin

- Election Commissioner Arun Goel visits Maldives to monitor Presidential Election 2023

- Morocco Earthquake: Death toll rises to over 2400, rescue efforts underway

- Dhaka and Paris signed two bilateral instruments to enhance cooperation in different fields

🇮🇳 India

- Prez Droupadi Murmu hosts banquet for Crown Prince and Saudi Arabia PM at Rashtrapati Bhavan

- BIS reaches 2.4 lakh Gram Panchayats to create awareness and promote compliance with Indian standards

- India-Saudi Arabia sign MoU in several areas including energy, digitalization, and investment

- 1984 anti-Sikh riots: Delhi court sends case against Jagdish Tytler to district judge for further proceedings

- DoT launches scheme to recognize Internet Service Providers for expanding FTTH broadband connections in rural areas

- 12 scientists selected for Shanti Swaroop Bhatnagar Awards for year 2022

🗾 State

- Assam: Over 2.44 lakh cases filed against D voters in Foreigner Tribunals, says CM Himanta Biswa Sarma

- Prez Droupadi Murmu to be on two-day visit to Gujarat from 12th September

- Haryana govt to showcase products crafted by women's SHGs at IITF in New Delhi: Chief Secretary

- PM Modi announces ex-gratia for families of victims killed in road accident in Tirupathur, Tamil Nadu

- Former Congress leader Jyoti Mirdha and Sawai Singh Chaudhary join BJP in New Delhi

🏏 Sports

- In tennis, Novak Djokovic beat Daniil Medvedev in US Open final to win record 24th Grand Slam title

- Asia Cup 2023: India beats Pakistan in Super fours clash in Colombo

- Asia Cup 2023: Virat Kohli scores 47th ODI century; completes 13,000 runs in ODIs

- Juventus’ Paul Pogba tests positive for testosterone; could be banned for four years

- Lyon parts ways with coach Laurent Blanc after terrible start to the French league season

📊 Business

- KKR to invest Rs 2,069 cr in Reliance Retail to hike stake to 1.42 pc

- Indian pharma industry to log in 8-10% revenue growth this fiscal: Crisil

- Powered by utility vehicles, PV dispatches to dealers increase 9% in August: SIAM

- Ratnaveer Precision shares jump nearly 31% after listing on bourses

- Rishabh Instruments stock climbs over 4% in debut trade

- Alibaba shares slide 4% after former CEO quits cloud unit

- RBI approves reappointment of Sandeep Bakhshi as MD & CEO of ICICI Bank Limited

- Tata Power renewable arm raises $425 million from DFC

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📖 Daily English 5 Vocabulary Word

1. Virtuosity (Noun) : कलाप्रवीण: great skill in music or another artistic pursuit
Synonyms : mastery, expertise, proficiency
Antonyms : incompetency, unfamiliarity
Example Sentence : At that time, his virtuosity on the trumpet had no parallel in jazz.

2. Flagrant (Adjective) : shocking because of being so bad and so obvious
Synonyms : blatant, obvious, gross, egregious
Antonyms : underground, concealed, furtive
Example Sentence : After the basketball player committed a flagrant foul, he was kicked out of the game.

3. Sordid (Noun) : नीच: involving immoral or dishonorable actions and motives; morally wrong and shocking
Synonyms : filthy, dirty, dusty, muddy, stained, blackened, nasty
Antonyms : noble, upright, honorable, lofty, pure, respectable
Example Sentence : The movie described the sordid history of the mafia since 1950.

4. Bizarre (Adjective) : विचित्र : very strange and unusual
Synonyms : absurd, insane, odd, crazy
Antonyms : reasonable, realistic, normal, usual
Example Sentence : Everyone stared at the student who wore the bizarre outfit to school.

5. Trafficking (Verb) : तस्करी: deal or trade in something illegal
Synonyms : trading, smuggling, selling
Antonyms : boycotting, blacking
Example Sentence : The abduction and trafficking of babies has been a problem in China for decades.

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