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Daily Current Affairs | 21-08-2021
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Q.1. Which Olympic medalist has been appointed by Amway Indian as its brand ambassador?
Ans. Mirabai Chanu

Q.2. How many crore rupees has been announced by the Uttar Pradesh government to the players of Tokyo Olympics?
Ans. 42 Crores Rupees

Q.3. The Union Cabinet has approved the MoU between India and which country for cooperation in the field of Geology?
Ans. United States of America (USA)

Q.4. The MoU between India and which country has been approved on cooperation in the field of disaster management, resilience and mitigation?
Ans. Bangladesh

Q.5. Who has issued a medical alert on Fake Kovidshield Vaccines in India?
Ans. World Health Organization

Q.6. Which country has issued new draft rules on anti-competitive practices by Internet companies?
Ans. China

Q.7. Which day is celebrated all over the world on 20th August?
Ans. World Mosquito Day

Q.8. Which day is celebrated all over India on 20th August?
Ans. Renewable Energy Day

Q.9. Which rating company has upgraded the credit outlook of the Indian industry to positive?
Ans. CRISIL

Q.10. Under the Ayushman Bharat Mission, the number of people admitted to the hospital so far has crossed how many crores?
Ans. 2 Crore ओपन / कमेंट

2021-08-21 09:27:49 ◆Daily The Hindu Vocabulary◆
21 August 2021

1. DESPARATE.
It is an ADJECTIVE.
Its hindi meaning is बेताब.
Its English meaning is Despairing.
It’s Synonyms is: Hopeless, Anguished.
It’s Antonyms is: Cheerful.
Example Sentence:
A desperate sadness surrounded her.

2. MANDATE.
It is a NOUN.
Its hindi meaning is आदेश.
Its English meaning is Instruction.
It’s Synonyms is: Directive, Direction.
It’s Antonyms is: Suggestion.
Example Sentence:
A mandate was needed to seek the release of political prisoners.

3. STAGNANT.
It is an ADJECTIVE.
Its hindi meaning is निष्क्रिय.
Its English meaning is Inactive.
It’s Synonyms is: Sluggish, Slow.
It’s Antonyms is: Active.
Example Sentence:
The Indian economy has become stagnant.

4. SOLACE.
It is a NOUN.
Its hindi meaning is सांत्वना.
Its English meaning is Comfort.
It’s Synonyms is: Consolation, Cheer.
It’s Antonyms is: Ache.
Example Sentence:
She sought solace in her passion for art and drama.

5. AFLOAT.
It is an ADJECTIVE.
Its hindi meaning is तैरता हुआ.
Its English meaning is Buoyant.
It’s Synonyms is: Floating, Buoyed up.
It’s Antonyms is: Sunk.
Example Sentence:
Several of the lifeboats were still afloat a month after being cast adrift.

6. SUSPENSION.
It is a NOUN.
Its hindi meaning is निलंबन.
Its English meaning is Adjournment.
It’s Synonyms is: Interruption, Postponement.
It’s Antonyms is: Continuation.
Example Sentence:
The suspension of military action needs to be done as soon as possible.

7. BAR.
It is a VERB.
Its hindi meaning is ताला लगाना.
Its English meaning is Bolt.
It’s Synonyms is: Lock, Fasten.
It’s Antonyms is: Unbar.
Example Sentence:
She bolted and barred the door.

8. SURPASS.
It is a VERB.
Its hindi meaning is श्रेष्ठ होना.
Its English meaning is Excel.
It’s Synonyms is: Exceed, Outdo.
It’s Antonyms is: Fail.
Example Sentence:
The levels of production were surpassed.

9. DWINDLE.
It is a VERB.
Its hindi meaning is क्षीण होना.
Its English meaning is Diminish.
It’s Synonyms is: Decrease, Reduce.
It’s Antonyms is: Increase.
Example Sentence:
Traffic has dwindled to a trickle.

10. DEFY.
It is a VERB.
Its hindi meaning is अवहेलना करना.
Its English meaning is Disobey.
It’s Synonyms is: Go against, Flout.
It’s Antonyms is: Obey.
Example Sentence:
A person who defies convention is always ignored. ओपन / कमेंट

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1. DELIBERATE (ADJECTIVE): (सुविचार): Intentional
Synonyms: Calculated, Conscious
Antonyms: Accidental
Example Sentence:
A deliberate attempt was made to provoke conflict.

2. ACCOUNTABILITY (NOUN): (जवाबदेही): Responsibility
Synonyms: Li ability, Answerability
Antonyms: Irresponsibility
Example Sentence:
Lack of accountability has corroded public respect for political leaders.

3. DENY (VERB): (अस्वीकार करना): Refuse
Synonyms: Turn down, Reject
Antonyms: Accept
Example Sentence:
The inquiry was denied access to intelligence sources.

4. EXCAVATION (NOUN): (उत्खनन): Unearthing
Synonyms: Uncovering, Revealing
Antonyms: Bury
Example Sentence:
The methods of excavation have to be extremely rigorous

5. SUSTAINABLE (ADJECTIVE): (सतत): Continual
Synonyms: Continuous, Viable
Antonyms: Unsustainable
Example Sentence:
Economic growth must be gradual and sustainable.

6. SPUR (NOUN): (प्रोत्साहन): Stimulus
Synonyms: Incentive, Encouragement
Antonyms: Disincentive
Example Sentence:
Wars act as a spur to practical invention.

7. IMMINENT (ADJECTIVE): (समुपस्थित): Impending
Synonyms: At hand, Close
Antonyms: Remote
Example Sentence:
They were in imminent danger of being swept away.

8. EMINENT (ADJECTIVE): (प्रख्यात): Illustrious
Synonyms: Distinguished, Renowned
Antonyms: Unknown
Example Sentence:
He is one of the world's most eminent scientists.

9. EXTRAORDINARY (ADJECTIVE): (असाधारण): Remarkable
Synonyms: Exceptional, Amazing
Antonyms: Ordinary
Example Sentence:
The sight of thousands of flamingoes flying in the sky was extraordinary.

10. INTIMACY (NOUN): (घनिष्ठता): Closeness
Synonyms: Togetherness. Affinity
Antonyms: Being Unfriendly
Example Sentence:
The intimacy of these two is evident to all. ओपन / कमेंट

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Daily Current Affairs | 19-08-2021
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Q.1. Which advisory group has been constituted by WHO?
Ans. SAGO

Q.2. Which state has announced to sponsor the Indian hockey team for 10 years?
Ans. Government of Odisha

Q.3. Which country's Vice President Amarulla Saleh has declared himself the President of the country?
Ans. Afghanistan

Q.4. Amidst the political turmoil, the Prime Minister of which country, Muhyiddin Yasin has resigned from his post?
Ans. Malaysia

Q.5. By which year has it been announced to provide internet connectivity to 6 lakh villages in India?
Ans. 2024

Q.6. Which ministry's "Tree Plantation Campaign-2021" has been announced to be started on 19 August 2021?
Ans. Ministry of Coal

Q.7. Researchers of which university in the US have developed a new COVID test using pencil lead?
Ans. University of Pennsylvania

Q.8. Hindustan Aeronautics Limited, an undertaking of which ministry of the Government of India has test-fired the "Hindustan-228" civil aircraft?
Ans. Ministry of Defense

Q.9. India has established which of the world's second largest bank?
Ans. Gene Bank

Q.10. At what age has Tamil star actor Anand Kannan passed away?
Ans. 48 years ओपन / कमेंट

2021-08-19 05:47:25 The Hindu Vocabulary For All Competitive Exams | 19-08-2021

1. PERTINENT (ADJECTIVE): (प्रासंगिक): Relevant
Synonyms: To the point apposite
Antonyms: Irrelevant
Example Sentence:
She asked me a lot of very pertinent questions.

2. EMBELLISH (VERB): (अधिक रोचक बनाना): Elaborate
Synonyms: Embroider, Exaggerate
Antonyms: Simplify
Example Sentence:
Followers often embellish stories about their heroes.

3. JUDICIAL (ADJECTIVE): (न्यायिक): Legal
Synonyms: Judiciary, Juridical
Antonyms: Ilegal
Example Sentence:
There would be a judicial inquiry into the allegations.

4. FACTION (NOUN): (अंदरूनी कलह): Infighting
Synonyms: Dissension, Dissent
Antonyms: Harmony
Example Sentence:
The army faction strengthened day by day.

5. DESPERATE (ADJECTIVE): (निराशाजनक): Despairing
Synonyms: Hopeless, Anguished
Antonyms: Cheerful
Example Sentence:
As the supply of food ran out, people became desperate.

6. CAPTIVATE (VERB): (मोह लेना): Enthral
Synonyms: Charm, Enchant
Antonyms: Repel
Example Sentence:
He was captivated by her beauty.

7. ABANDONED (ADJECTIVE): (असंयत): Uninhibited
Synonyms: Reckless, Unrestrained
Antonyms: Restrained
Example Sentence:
He performed a wild, abandoned dance.

8. BUTTRESS (VERB): (समर्थन देना): Strengthen
Synonyms: Reinforce, Fortify
Antonyms: Weaken
Example Sentence:
He buttressed his idea by religious belief.

9. PROMINENT (ADJECTIVE):(अगोचर): Conspicuous
Synonyms: Noticeable, Obvious
Antonyms: Inconspicuous
Example Sentence:
The new housing estates are prominent landmarks.

10. DETENTION (NOUN): (क़ैद): Custody
Synonyms: Imprisonment, Confinement
Antonyms: Relinquishment
Example Sentence:
The fifteen people arrested were still in police detention. ओपन / कमेंट

2021-08-18 19:56:01 Current Affairs - 18 August 2021
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1. AIIMS Delhi becomes first Indian hospital to house fire station inside premises
The All India Institute of Medical Science, New Delhi has become the first hospital of India to house a fire station inside the hospital premises, to meet any emergency. For this, AIIMS has collaborated with Delhi Fire Service.

2. Government announces ‘Prime Minister Gatishakti Scheme’
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has announced a Rs 100 lakh crore Pradhan Mantri Gatishakti scheme while addressing the nation on the 75th Independence Day. Gati Shakti will be a national infrastructure master plan for our country that will lay the foundation of holistic infrastructure and will lead to an integrated and holistic pathway to our economy.

3. Chhattisgarh CM Bhupesh Baghel announces 4 new districts
Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel has announced the creation of four new districts and 18 new tehsils in the state. The four new districts are: Mohla Manpur, Sarangarh-Bilaigarh, Shakti, Manendragarh. With the creation of four new districts, the total number of administrative districts in the state have reached 32.

4. Venkaiah Naidu laid foundation stone of Innovation and Development Centre
The Vice President of India, M Venkaiah Naidu laid the foundation stone of the Innovation and Development Centre of Jawaharlal Nehru Centre for Advanced Scientific Research, Bengaluru. The JNCASR Innovation and Development Centre will be developed into a facility where laboratory inventions will be taken forward for scale-up and technology transfer, and in turn help in meeting the missions of “Make in India” and “Aatmanirbhar Bharat”.

5. Narendra Singh Tomar inaugurates world’s second-largest refurbished gene bank
The Union Minister for Agriculture and Farmers Welfare, Narendra Singh Tomar has inaugurated the world’s second-largest National Gene Bank at the National Bureau of Plant Genetic Resources, Pusa, New Delhi.

6. HDFC Bank unveils ‘Green & Sustainable’ fixed deposit
HDFC Bank has announced the introduction of ‘Green & Sustainable Deposits’ to safeguard the environment from climate change. These fixed deposits will be directed towards financing green and sustainable housing credit solutions and services.

7. RBI cancels license of Raigad based Karnala Nagari Sahakari Bank
The Reserve Bank of India has cancelled the license of Raigad based Karnala Nagari Sahakari Bank Limited in Maharashtra. As informed by the Reserve Bank of India, the license of Karnala Nagari Sahakari Bank was cancelled due to insufficient capital and earning prospects and its continuance would have adversely affected depositors.

8. RBI imposes ₹1 crore penalty on Cooperatieve Rabobank U.A
RBI imposed a monetary penalty of ₹1 crore on Cooperatieve Rabobank UA. Its Mumbai Branch is a part of the Netherlands-based Rabobank Group. The penalty has been imposed for contravention of certain provisions of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949 and directions related to ‘transfer to reserve funds’.

9. Hockey star Vandana Katariya made U’khand Women & Child Development ambassador
Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami has announced that Indian women’s hockey team player Vandana Katariya will be the brand ambassador of the state’s Department of Women Empowerment and Child Development.

10. Harshit Raja becomes India’s 69th Chess Grandmaster
The 20-year-old Chess player Harshit Raja from Pune, Maharashtra has become the 69th Grandmaster of India in Chess. Grandmaster title is awarded to chess players by the world chess organization FIDE and is the highest title a chess player can attain. ओपन / कमेंट

2021-08-18 03:39:52 ◆Daily The Hindu Vocabulary◆
18 August 2021

1. COMBAT.
It is a VERB.
Its hindi meaning is सामना करना.
Its English meaning is Fight.
It’s Synonyms is: Tackle, Attack.
It’s Antonyms is: Give in to.
Example Sentence:
An effort was made to combat drug trafficking.

2. ENACT.
It is a VERB.
Its hindi meaning is क़ानून अमल में लाना.
Its English meaning is Pass.
It’s Synonyms is: Approve, Ratify.
It’s Antonyms is: Repeal.
Example Sentence:
Legislation was enacted to attract international companies.

3. INITIATIVE.
It is a NOUN.
Its hindi meaning is पहल.
Its English meaning is Enterprise.
It’s Synonyms is: Inventiveness, Resourcefulness.
It’s Antonyms is: Being Uninventive.
Example Sentence:
Use your initiative and common sense.

4. DWINDLE.
It is a VERB.
Its hindi meaning is क्षीण होना.
Its English meaning is Diminish.
It’s Synonyms is: Decrease, Reduce.
It’s Antonyms is: Increase.
Example Sentence:
Traffic has dwindled to a trickle.

5. JUDICIOUS.
It is an ADJECTIVE.
Its hindi meaning is विवेकसम्मत.
Its English meaning is Wise.
It’s Synonyms is: Sensible, Prudent.
It’s Antonyms is: Injudicious.
Example Sentence:
The judicious use of public investment should be ensured.

6. PLIGHT.
It is a NOUN.
Its hindi meaning is दुर्दशा.
Its English meaning is Predicament.
It’s Synonyms is: Trouble, Difficulty.
It’s Antonyms is: Solution.
Example Sentence:
The management must reduce our plight.

7. TOXIC.
It is an ADJECTIVE.
Its hindi meaning is विषाक्त.
Its English meaning is Poisonous.
It’s Synonyms is: Venomous, Virulent.
It’s Antonyms is: Non-toxic.
Example Sentence:
The burning of waste is toxic.

8. CIRCUMSPECT.
It is an ADJECTIVE.
Its hindi meaning is एहतियाती.
Its English meaning is Cautious.
It’s Synonyms is: Wary, Careful.
It’s Antonyms is: Unguarded.
Example Sentence:
The officials were very circumspect in their statements.

9. STEADY.
It is an ADJECTIVE.
Its hindi meaning is स्थिर.
Its English meaning is Stable.
It’s Synonyms is: Balanced, Firm.
It’s Antonyms is: Unstable.
Example Sentence:
The lighter the camera, the harder it is to hold steady.

10. DYNAMIC.
It is an ADJECTIVE.
Its hindi meaning is गतिशील.
Its English meaning is Energetic.
It’s Synonyms is: Spirited, Active.
It’s Antonyms is: Half-hearted.
Example Sentence:
He is a dynamic young advertising executive. ओपन / कमेंट