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✅ *Daily Top 10 General Awareness Quiz : 23 NOV 2022* #DailyQuiz
*Q.1.* *Which country successfully launched a new Earth observation satellite Gaofen-3 03 on April 07, 2022 from Jiuquan Satellite Launch Centre?*
- China
*Q.2.* *What was the percentage rise in the trade deficit of India in FY22?*
- 87.5
*Q.3.* *Who has been re-appointed as the chairperson of the National Commission for Minorities?*
- Iqbal Singh Lalpura
*Q.4.* *As per the data of Ministry of Commerce and Industry, what was the number of patents filed in 2021-22?*
- 66,440
*Q.5.* * Name the Indian cities which have been recognised as the ‘2021 Tree City of the World’ by FAO?*
- Mumbai and Hyderabad
*Q.6.* *The Conference Amrit Samagam was organised by which ministry as a part of Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav celebrations?*
- Ministry of Culture
*Q.7.* *The ‘2+2’ Ministerial dialogue between India and the United States in 2022, was which edition of the bilateral Dialogue?*
- 4th
*Q.8.* *Who has won the prestigious Reykjavik Open chess tournament in Reykjavik, Iceland?*
- R Pragganandhaa
*Q.9.* *Indian author _ has launched his book ‘Hear Yourself’ for the Indian subcontinent in Mumbai.*
- Prem Rawat
*Q.10.* *Which airport has emerged as the world’s busiest airport for 2021 as per the survey of Airports Council International (ACI) World?*
- Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport
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✅ *Top 33 Headlines : 24 NOV 2022* #DailyNews
🌎 *World*
- At least 7 die after gunman opens fire at Walmart supermarket in Virginia
- Massive protests again trouble Apple’s Foxconn facility in China, continuing disruptions at world’s largest iPhone factory
- Minister of State for External Affairs Dr. Rajkumar Ranjan Singh arrives in Dhaka to attend IORA meeting
- Bangladesh prison shake up after militants escape from court premises
- Former US President Donald Trump loses legal bid to prevent release of his tax returns to Congressional committee
- Nepal PM Sher Bahadur Deuba elected for consecutive 7th time from home district of Dhankuta
🇮🇳 *India*
- India carries out successful training launch of Intermediate Range Ballistic Missile, Agni-3 from APJ Abdul Kalam Island
- Dept of Water Resources organises concluding event of Young Water Professional Programme
- Pre-launch celebration of International Year of Millets to be held in New Delhi on Thursday
- Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying Ministry announces National Gopal Ratna Awards 2022
- Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw inaugurates Entrepreneurship Cell and Centre of Innovation at C-DOT campus, Delhi
- Indian, Indonesian troops engage in joint training exercise 'GARUDA SHAKTI' in Karawang
- DPIIT launches startup applications for registration on MAARG portal
🗾 *State*
- Cyber security incident reported at AIIMS Delhi's server
- Three high-level multi-disciplinary teams deputed to review upsurge in Measles cases in Ranchi, Ahmedabad & Malappuram
- J&K: TADA court issues fresh production warrant order for JKLF chief Mohd Yasin Malik
- More than 25,000 ponds constructed under Mission Amrit Sarovar to overcome water crisis in rural areas
- Gujarat Youth Congress general secretary resigns
- Karnataka minority welfare dept plans to help Maulana Azad Model schools achieve 100% success in Class 10 exams
- One person held for cheating actor Annu Kapoor of over Rs 4 lakh
🏏 *Sports*
- FIFA World Cup: Japan beat Germany 2-1 in group stage match
- Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports announces Tenzing Norgay National Adventure Awards for year 2021
- Army Red Team wins 72nd Inter Services Volleyball Championship 2022-23
- Jadeja, Dayal ruled out of Bangladesh ODIs; Kuldeep Sen, Shahbaz named as replacements
- Vivrant Sharma century leads Jammu & Kashmir to Vijay Hazare Trophy knockouts
- Martin Guptill released from New Zealand contract
📊 *Business*
- Govt gives in-principle approval for 95 more ethanol projects under new window of Ethanol Interest Subvention Schemes
- India's export of pharma products registers tremendous growth of 138% from April to October 2022
- Adani mulls $5 billion fundraise after banks push for deleverage: Report
- Gautam Adani’s mega port hangs in the balance as a fishing community protests
- Inox Green shares make tepid market debut; fall nearly 8%
- Nykaa CFO Arvind Agarwal resigns
- Paytm shares plunges over 11% to record low
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📖 *Daily English 5 Vocabulary Word*
*1.* *EVACUATE (VERB)* : remove
*Synonyms* : clear, move out
*Antonyms* : hold
*Example Sentence* : Several families were evacuated from their home.
*2.* *NATIVE (ADJECTIVE)* : innate
*Synonyms* : inherent, inborn
*Antonyms* : acquired
*Example Sentence* : She has some last vestige of native wit.
*3.* *CONUNDRUM (NOUN)* : problem
*Synonyms* : difficult, quandary
*Antonyms* : solution
*Example Sentence* : One of the most difficult conundrums for the experts.
*4.* *CONSUMMATE (ADJECTIVE)* : perfect
*Synonyms* : exemplary, supreme
*Antonyms* : imperfect
*Example Sentence* : She dressed with consummate elegance.
*5.* *EXPEDITIOUS (ADJECTIVE)* : speedy
*Synonyms* : swift, quick
*Antonyms* : slow
*Example Sentence* : The investigation was supposed to be expeditious.
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*1.* *Delinquent (adjective)* :
*Meaning* : (typically of a young person) tending to commit crime, particularly minor crime.
*Synonyms* : criminal, offending
*Antonyms* : behaving, careful
*Usage* : Delinquent teenagers.
*2.* *Morphed (verb)* :
*Meaning* : Change smoothly from one image to another by small gradual steps using computer animation techniques.
*Synonyms* : alter, modify
*Antonyms* : zygomorphic
*Usage* : The characters can be morphed on screen.
*3.* *Unleashing (verb)* :
*Meaning* : release a dog from a leash.
*Synonyms* : let loose, free
*Antonyms* : restrain
*Usage* : They dig up badger setts and unleash terriers into them.
*4.* *Assertion (noun)* :
*Meaning* : A confident and forceful statement of fact or belief.
*Synonyms* : declaration, contention
*Antonyms* : denial, rejection
*Usage* : His assertion that his father had deserted the family.
*5.* *Alliance (Noun)* :
*Meaning* : A union or association formed for mutual benefit, especially between countries or organizations.
*Synonyms* : union, treaty
*Antonyms* : discord, disunion
*Usage* : A defensive alliance between Australia and New Zealand.
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✅ *Daily Top 10 General Awareness Quiz : 20 NOV 2022* #DailyQuiz
*Q.1.* *Adani Transmission Limited’s revolving loan facility has been tagged as ‘green loan’ by Sustainalytics. What is the amount of this revolving loan facility being implemented in Gujarat and Maharashtra?*
- $700 million
*Q.2.* *Name the Indian born American who will be appointed as science adviser to the President of United States (head of the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy).*
- Arati Prabhakar
*Q.3.* *The International Day of Family Remittances (IDFR) was adopted by the United Nations General Assembly and is observed on _.*
- 16 June
*Q.4.* *Which bank has launched its KCC Digital Renewal scheme, enabling eligible customers to renew their Kisan Credit Card accounts via digital modes?*
- Indian Bank
*Q.5.* *Which Fintech startup has recently launched its Unified Payments Interface (UPI) services targeted at rural India to make financial facilities accessible for people in rural areas?*
- XPay. Life
*Q.6.* *According to the Periodic Labour Force Survey annual report for July 2020-June 2021, what is the Worker population ratio (WPR) in usual status for persons of all ages in India?*
- 39.8%
*Q.7.* *Which of the following bank is not collaborated with the UPEIDA for the UP Defence Industrial Corridor?*
- Union Bank of India
*Q.8.* *According to Union minister Ashwini Vaishnaw, India will get 5G services by March _.*
- 2023
*Q.9.* *Trade data released by the Ministry of Commerce and Industry showed that India’s May trade deficit widened to ____.*
- $24.29 billion
*Q.10.* *Which Financial wellness platform has launched an industry-first credit line service using its AI-powered chat capability on WhatsApp?*
- CASHe
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✅ *Top 32 Headlines : 20 NOV 2022* #DailyNews
🌎 *World*
- US Justice Dept names Jack Smith to serve as special counsel to oversee investigations related to Donald Trump
- US: Theranos founder Elizabeth Holmes sentenced 11 years in prison for defrauding
- US Vice President meets briefly with Chinese President at APEC summit in Thailand
- Malaysia: Voters cast ballots in national election; Analysts say outcome is hard to predict
- Nepal: Voting for parliamentary, provincial assembly elections to be held tomorrow in single phase
- Ban on beer is latest flashpoint in World Cup culture clash
🇮🇳 *India*
- Govt extends last date for online nominations for National Panchayat Awards till Sunday
- Union Minister Jitendra Singh chairs review meeting for preparations of Science-20 meetings of G-20 Summit
- Assistant Minister for Foreign Affairs of Australia Tim Watts calls on I&B Minister Anurag Thakur
- PM Modi inaugurates Kashi Tamil sangamam in Varanasi
- IAF's Air Fest 2022 organised at Head Quarters Maintenance Command, Vayusena Nagar in Nagpur
- PM Narendra Modi inaugurates Donyi Polo Airport at Itanagar in Arunachal Pradesh
- MoS for Education Subhash Sarkar confers National Swachh Vidyalaya Puraskar 2021-22 in Akashwani Bhawan, New Delhi
🗾 *State*
- Ladakh Art & Cultural Academy has documented over a thousand folk songs after becoming UT: Ladakh Tourism Secretary
- Portals of Badrinath shrine in Uttarakhand to be closed on Saturday
- BJP attacks on Aam Aadmi Party for not removing Satyendra Jain from Ministership
- Pune: Preeti Maske, mother of two, cycles 3,955 km in 13 days to set Guinness record
- Militant killed as Army foils infiltration bid in J&K’s Nowshera sector
- 3 engineering students booked in Bengaluru for raising pro-Pakistan slogans
🏏 *Sports*
- FIFA World Cup to start on Sunday in Qatar
- India's first Street Circuit Car Racing begins in Hyderabad
- Manika Batra becomes first female Indian paddler to clinch Asian Table Tennis bronze
- FIFA prohibits sale of alcohol inside or around perimeter of stadiums in Qatar
- Cristiano Ronaldo takes over Times Square, unveils his Madame Tussauds wax statue
- BCCI dissolves 4-member National Selection Committee headed by Chetan Sharma
📊 *Business*
- Government withdraws export duty on steel
- 21 members of APEC ministers pledge to keep supply chains, markets open
- Air India to introduce premium economy class in certain long haul flights: CEO
- Govt extends tenure of PSB MD, CEO to 10 years
- Oriental Insurance CMD opts for VRS
- Pune: Deepak Fertilizers and Petrochemicals records steady growth in chemical sector
- GDP to grow at 6.1-6.3 per cent in Q2 on supply strength: RBI report
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📖 *Daily English 5 Vocabulary Word*
*1.* *Spectacularly (Adverb)* :
*Meaning* : in an impressive, dramatic, or eye-catching way.
*Synonyms* : astonishing, fabulous
*Antonyms* : ordinary, usual
*Example Sentence* : The immense skyscraper is spectacularly lit up.
*2.* *Propelled (verb)* :
*Meaning* : drive or push something forwards.
*Synonyms* : move, set in motion
*Antonyms* : hinder, hold
*Example Sentence* : The boat is propelled by using a very long paddle.
*3.* *Rebound (verb)* :
*Meaning* : bounce back through the air after hitting something hard.
*Synonyms* : recoil, glance
*Antonyms* : work
*Example Sentence* : His shot hammered into the post and rebounded across the goal.
*4.* *Accelerated (verb)* :
*Meaning* : increase in rate, amount, or extent.
*Synonyms* : speed up, move faster
*Antonyms* : slow down, decelerate
*Example Sentence* : “inflation started to accelerate”
*5.* *Eschew (Adjective)* :
*Meaning* : deliberately avoid using; abstain from.
*Synonyms* : swear off, give up
*Antonyms* : embrace, love
*Example Sentence* : He appealed to the crowd to eschew violence.
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✅ *Daily Top 10 General Awareness Quiz : 18 NOV 2022* #DailyQuiz
*Q.1.* *Who has been appointed as the new Director-General of the Geological Survey of India (GSI)?*
- Dr. S Raju
*Q.2.* *Which day is commemorated as International Children’s Book Day (ICBD)?*
- April 02
*Q.3.* *Which state will host the second edition of the Khelo India University Games 2021?*
- Karnataka
*Q.4.* *What is the theme of the World Autism Awareness Day in 2022?*
- Inclusive Quality Education for All
*Q.5.* *Which country has been chosen as the sponsor for International Children’s Book Day 2022?*
- Canada
*Q.6.* *Which state has become the top producer of vegetables in India in 2021–22 Crop Year (CY) (July–June)?*
- Uttar Pradesh
*Q.7.* *Which bank has acquired Citibank’s India consumer business for an amount of USD 1.6 billion (Rs 12,325 crore) in an all-cash deal?*
- Axis Bank
*Q.8.* *Who has been appointed as the new chairperson of the National Accreditation Board for Hospitals and Healthcare Providers?*
- Mahesh Verma
*Q.9.* *Which state has become the top producer of fruit in India in 2021–22?*
- Andhra Pradesh
*Q.10.* *Which day is marked as the World Autism Awareness Day every year?*
- 2nd April
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✅ *Top 34 Headlines : 18 NOV 2022* #DailyNews
🌎 *World*
- Russia and Ukraine agree to extend grain deal by four months
- China continues to grapple with record COVID cases mirroring worst of Shanghai outbreak while adjusting to new Zero-COVID policy
- India's Permanent Representative to UN says impact of Ukraine conflict is not just limited to Europe, but Global South especially facing serious economic consequences
- North Korea fires short-range ballistic missile toward Sea of Japan
- Nepal EC invites CEC Rajiv Kumar as International Observer for forthcoming elections to House of Representatives, Provincial Assembly
- USA: Republican Party wins majority of seats in House of Representatives
- India participates in 4th meeting of Moscow Format Consultations on Afghanistan held in Moscow
🇮🇳 *India*
- MoS for Finance Bhagwat Karad presents 8th FICCI higher education excellence Awards 2022
- PM to address third Ministerial Conference on Counter-Terrorism Financing in New Delhi on Friday
- India, Australia convene fifth bilateral Cyber Policy Dialogue in New Delhi
- India committed to domestic action and multilateral cooperation on climate change, says Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav
- National Museum, New Delhi and Kolding Museum, Denmark to open joint exhibition "Silver treasures from Denmark and India" in March next year
- 4th Edition of Indian Chemicals Council Sustainability Conclave inaugurated in New Delhi
- Army Chief General Manoj Pande receives Guard of Honour at Les Invalides in Paris
- President Droupadi Murmu expresses grief over demise of former diplomat Abasar Beuria
🗾 *State*
- Dr C V Ananda Bose appointed as Governor of West Bengal
- Development and peace in J&K is top priority of PM Modi led govt, says Union MoS Ramdas Athawale
- Benefits of developmental initiatives of govt percolating down at gross root level in J&K, says Union MoS Rameshwar Teli
- NHRC issues notice to Punjab govt over lack of proper access to education facilities
- Army organizes Ex-Servicemen Rally at Shalateng Garrison
- Navi Mumbai International Airport attains 17.85 per cent of civil progress: CIDCO
🏏 *Sports*
- 1st T20 between India and New Zealand to be held in Wellington on Friday
- Asian Airgun Championships: Team of Manu Bhaker, Esha Singh & Shikha Narwal bag Gold medal
- India bag four more gold medals at Asian Airgun Championship in South Korea, taking total tally of yellow metal to 22
- Anwesha Gowda advances to women's singles 2nd round at Australian Open in Sydney
- Iran’s World Cup winger Alireza Jahanbakhsh says focus on playing, not political issues
- Borussia Dortmund striker Sebastien Haller to undergo surgery on tumour
📊 *Business*
- Country is fast emerging as the medical tourism hub of the world: Dr. Jitendra Singh
- LPG cylinders will soon have QR code facility: Hardeep Singh Puri
- Over 250 infrastructure projects examined in last 1 year by using National Master Plan & PM GatiShakti Institutional Structure
- Blackstone to pick up majority stake in R Systems International for $359 million
- Education loan: PSB target down by 13.5% in FY23 amid rising defaults
- Paytm shares tank 10% in morning trade on Softbank stake sale
- Gautam Adani considering to open family office in Dubai or New York
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✅ *Daily Top 10 General Awareness Quiz : 17 NOV 2022* #DailyQuiz
*Q.1.*According to a report by NASSCOM, Artificial Intelligence can add $500 bn to GDP by _.*
- 2025
*Q.2.* *One Health Pilot Initiative has been launched in which city?*
- Bengaluru
*Q.3.* *Which of the following company has announced the acquisition of Blink Commerce (Blinkit), earlier known as Grofers India?*
- Zomato
*Q.4.* *Which of the company has launched wearable ATM cards and Offline UPI?*
- Acemoney
*Q.5.* *21st edition of the Transylvania International Film Festival has been held in which country?*
- Romania
*Q.6.* *National Insurance Awareness Day is celebrated on which of the following days?*
- 28 June state
*Q.7.* *International Day of the Tropics is observed globally on __.*
- 29 June
*Q.8.* *IG Drones has been awarded “Best Drone Organization – Start-up Category” by Airwards. IG Drones is based out of _.*
- Delhi
*Q.9.* *Which state government has bagged the second prize in National MSME Award 2022?*
- Bihar
*Q.10.* *Where was a Honey Testing Laboratory launched by Union Minister for Agriculture and Farmers Welfare Narendra Singh Tomar recently?*
- Nagaland
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✅ *Top 34 Headlines : 17 NOV 2022* #DailyNews
🌎 *World*
- NASA launches Artemis Mission on a test flight to the moon
- Mass protests erupt in Pakistan's port city of Gwadar against China backed projects
- G20 leaders resolve to jointly fight global hunger
- Rising energy bills and food prices push British inflation to 41-year high
- Former US President Donald Trump launches his 2024 presidential campaign
- Britain approves three thousand work visas for young Indian professionals
🇮🇳 *India*
- I&B Secretary Apurva Chandra addresses first World Media Congress
- Dharmendra Pradhan chairs high-level meeting on preparations for G20 Summit going to be held in India in 2023
- Face masks no longer mandatory on flights: Govt
- For the first time, six women officers clear Defence Services Staff College examination
- Arvind Virmani appointed as full-time member of NITI Aayog
- Indian Railways takes 216 delegates for month-long Kashi Tamil Sangamam from Rameswaram
- DOPPW organizes camp for promotion of digital life certificate in Hyderabad
- Indian Army commemorates 60 years of Battle of Walong
🗾 *State*
- Uttarakhand HC to be shifted to Haldwani from Nainital
- Kashi Tamil Sangamam to start in Varanasi on Thursday
- 18th edition of India-US joint military training exercise warfare begins in Auli, Uttarakhand
- 31 insurgents lay down arms to join mainstream in Imphal, Manipur
- Shooter in Gauri Lankesh murder case identified as bodybuilder by witness
- Indian Racing League races on Hussainsagar track this weekend, next month to test preparedness for Formula E prix next year
🏏 *Sports*
- 2nd edition of North East Olympic Games concludes in Shilllong
- Paddler Sharath Kamal becomes first Indian player elected to ITTF
- Sports Ministry approves wrestler Vinesh Phogat’s proposal to train in Bulgaria
- IPL 2023 Retention: Full list of players released and retained by all franchises
- Messi unscathed as Argentina routs UAE 5-0 in WCup warmup
- Diego Maradona’s iconic ‘Hand Of God’ ball sold for £2.5m-£3m
📊 *Business*
- Urgently call GST Council meeting: Amit Mitra writes to Nirmala Sitharaman
- Burger King parent taps ex-Domino’s CEO as executive chairman
- Passenger vehicle sales could hit over 38 lakh units in FY23: Tata Motors MD
- Delhi-NCR sees highest annual increase in housing price among 8 cities in Jul-Sep: Report
- Bikaji Foods IPO Share listing Today: Bikaji Foods makes a firm debut, lists at over 7% premium over issue price
- AP Moller – Maersk to launch Shaheen Express connecting the India–UAE–Saudi Arabia corridor
- CSR-tech platform Goodera raises $10 million in funding from Zoom Ventures, Binny Bansal, others
- AirBnb launches new upgrades
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📖 *Daily English 5 Vocabulary Word*
*1.* *Heartstrings (Noun)* : In reference to one's deepest feelings of love or compassion.
*Synonyms* : Sentiments , Emotions
*Antonyms* : Halt , Refrain
*Example Sentence* : That movie really tugs/pulls at your heartstrings.
*2.* *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
*3.* *Whooping (Verb)* : To give a loud, excited shout
*Synonyms* : Massive , Immense
*Antonyms* : Little , Small
*Example Sentence* : The play was a whopping success.
*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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*1.* *Impasse (noun)* :
*Meaning* : a situation in which no progress is possible, especially because of disagreement
*Synonyms* : deadlock, stalemate
*Antonyms* : solution, breakthrough
*Example Sentence* :
The negotiations has reached an impasse, with both sides refusing to compromise
*2.* *Prevaricate (verb)* :
*Meaning* : speak or act in an evasive way.
*Synonyms* : equivocate, shuffle
*Antonyms* : frank, straight forward
*Example Sentence* :
Tell us exactly what happened and do not prevaricate.
*3.* *Imbroglio (adjective)* :
*Meaning* : an extremely confused, complicated.
*Synonyms* : plight, predicament
*Antonyms* : ease, agreement
*Example Sentence* :
The Soviet Union became anxious to withdraw its soldiers from the Afghan imbroglio.
*4.* *Convicted (verb)* :
*Meaning* : to find guilty.
*Synonyms* : condemned, sentenced
*Antonyms* : acquitted, vindicated
*Example Sentence* :
After finding the evidences valid, the was convicted and sentenced to a rigorous imprisonment.
*5.* *Foolhardy (adjective)* :
*Meaning* : recklessly bond or rash.
*Synonyms* : careless, irresponsible
*Antonyms* : wise, prusent
*Example Sentence* :
It would be foolhardy to ride bike on these roads without a helmet and protection gear.
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✅ *Daily Top 10 General Awareness Quiz : 22 NOV 2022* #DailyQuiz
*Q.1.* *Which of the following warship conducted a maritime partnership exercise (MPX) with French warships in the North Atlantic Ocean in July 2022?*
- INS Tarkash
*Q.2.* *Which of the following telecom providers acquired the spectrum in the 700MHz, 800MHz, 1800MHz, 3300MHz and 26GHz bands in the auctions conducted by the Department of Telecommunication in August 2022?*
- Jio
*Q.3.* *Vijay Kumar Yadav has won bronze medal for India in which game at the 2022 CWG in Birmingham?*
- Judo
*Q.4.* *Who has been appointed as the new Director General of Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP) in place of Sanjay Arora?*
- Sujoy Lal Thaosen
*Q.5.* *Who has been inaugurated 4th ONGC Para Games 2022?*
- Hardeep Singh Puri
*Q.6.* *Satyendra Prakash has been appointed as the Principal Director General of the Press Information Bureau. The Press Information Bureau was established in which year?*
- 1919
*Q.7.* *Which of the following smart city is the first in India to get Google’s environmental insights data?*
- Aurangabad smart city
*Q.8.* *Who is the new Central Vigilance Commissioner (CVC) of India?*
- Pratyush Sinha
*Q.9.* *The Ministry of Culture has organised the Tiranga Utsav to celebrate which birth anniversary of PingaliVenkayya, the designer of India’s national flag?*
- 146th
*Q.10.* *Which country will conduct the multinational air combat exercise “Pitch Black 2022” in August 2022 in which India will participate along with 16 other nations?*
- Australia
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✅ *Top 32 Headlines : 22 NOV 2022* #DailyNews
🌎 *World*
- 56 dead, 700 injured in Indonesia earthquake
- Tokayev wins Kazakhstan presidential election with 81.3% of vote
- China’s Zero COVID policy sees another peak of daily new infections as Guangzhou begins lockdown, Beijing shuts businesses, schools
- US to work with Bangladesh, partners for a free & open, secure & resilient Indo-Pacific region- Ambassador Haas
- UN says attack at Ukraine's Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant extremely disturbing & completely unacceptable
- Nepal records 61 % voter turnout in elections, says EC
🇮🇳 *India*
- India discontinues Air Suvidha for international arrivals
- At 53rd IFFI in Goa, Indian Panorama Section opens for film buffs
- PM Modi to distribute 71,000 appointment letters to newly inducted recruits at Rozgar Mela on Tuesday
- South Western Command conducts Integrated Fire Power Exercise in Thar desert of Rajasthan
- US Navy delegation concludes two-day visit to Southern Naval Command in Kochi
- Education Minister calls upon industry to create enabling ecosystem in line with the spirit of NEP 2020
- PM Modi congratulates Chiranjeevi on being conferred Indian Film Personality of the Year at 53rd IFFI in Goa
🗾 *State*
- Sangai Festival begins in Manipur
- Delhi metro services will not be available for an hour on Grey Line on Nov 22
- Mangaluru blast accused 'inspired' by global terror outfit, police seize bomb-making materials from his house
- Dead bodies of 6 people of same family found in Goi Nedi village of Rajasthan
- First batch of students from TN reach Prayagraj under month-long Kashi Tamil Sangamam program
- Goods train derails at Korei in Odisha; Railways Minister Ashwani Vaishnav expresses grief over death of passengers
🏏 *Sports*
- India to take on New Zealand in 3rd and final T20I in Napier on Tuesday
- FIFA World Cup: England trounce Iran 6-2 in their opening match
- Novak Djokovic wins sixth ATP Finals title, matches Roger Federer’s record
- England & Netherlands to launch their FIFA World Cup campaigns today
- Robert Lewandowski and Poland ready to face Mexico at World Cup
- Messi enters World Cup as Argentina plays Saudi Arabia
📊 *Business*
- Removal of export duties on steel and stainless steel will strengthen that sector of the economy: Jyotiraditya Scindia
- Rules eased for Shisham timber-based item exporters of India
- Centre launches framework for safeguarding and protecting consumer interest from fake and deceptive reviews in e-commerce
- Adani group’s Rs 493-cr open offer for NDTV to open on Tuesday
- India’s food service market to reach $79.65 billion by 2028: Report
- Archean Chemical Industries makes a strong debut, lists at over 10% premium over issue price
- MapMyIndia seeks level playing field with Google
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✅ *Daily Top 10 General Awareness Quiz : 21 NOV 2022* #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 day is celebrated as World Drowning Prevention Day 2022?*
- 25 July
*Q.8.* *Olympic Champion Neeraj Chopra clinched Silver Medal in men’s javelin throw final at World Athletics Championships with a throw of ____.*
- 88.13m
*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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✅ *Top 32 Headlines : 21 NOV 2022* #DailyNews
🌎 *World*
- Nepal votes to elect new Parliament and Provincial Assemblies
- Bangladesh: PM Hasina expects oil import from through pipeline to start next year
- COP27 agrees to establish special Loss and Damage Fund
- Russia says Ukraine shells Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant: TASS
- Turkey launches airstrikes over northern Syria
- Afghan official says 19 people lashed in northeast province
🇮🇳 *India*
- Defence Minister Rajnath Singh to pay two-day visit to Cambodia on November 22
- EPFO adds 16.82 lakh net members in September
- 53rd International Film Festival of India begins in Goa with glittering opening ceremony
- NCPCR launches training module for Child Welfare Committees
- India to take over Chair of Global Partnership on Artificial Intelligence
- UGC finalises framework for four-year undergraduate programme
- India climbs six places to 61st rank in Network Readiness Index 2022 report
🗾 *State*
- Campaigning for elections of Delhi Municipal Corporation intensifies for 250 Wards
- Bomb blast in Mangaluru in autorickshaw is suspected to be an act of terror: Karnataka CM
- Army pays tribute to its valiant bravehearts
- Mumbai registers 8 Covid cases first time since Covid pandemic struck
- Hybrid militant of LeT killed in an encounter in South Kashmir's Anantnag district
- Tanker hits 45 vehicles near Pune’s Navale Bridge area, multiple injured
🏏 *Sports*
- India beat New Zealand by 65 runs in 2nd T20I in Mount Maunganui
- Vice President reaches Doha to represent India at inauguration of FIFA World Cup
- Youth World Boxing Championships: Vishwanath, Vanshaj advance to quarterfinals
- Dutch aim for World Cup statements against Sadio Mané-less Senegal
- Alex Hales not thinking about playing ODI World Cup in India next year
- Pujara finally gets his hands on Arjuna award
- France coach Deschamps decides not to replace Benzema, no place for Martial
📊 *Business*
- Mother Dairy hikes full-cream milk price by Re 1; token milk by Rs 2/litre in Delhi-NCR
- India to be third largest economy ‘well before’ 2030: Gautam Adani
- Air India in talks with Airbus, Boeing to buy planes, says CEO
- NMDC to spend Rs 900 cr to increase iron ore production from Kumaraswamy Mines
- FIFA revenue hits USD 7.5 billion for current World Cup period
- FPIs invest Rs 30,385 cr in Indian equities in Nov so far
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📖 *Daily English 5 Vocabulary Word*
*1.* *Isolation (noun)* :
*Meaning* : The process or fact of isolating or being isolated.
*Synonyms* : quarantine, shielding
*Antonyms* : cognizance, enlightening
*Usage* : Isolation from family and friends may also contribute to anxiety.
*2.* *Intercontinental (adjective)* :
*Meaning* : Relating to or travelling between continents.
*Synonyms* : foreign, global
*Antonyms* : local, national.
*Usage* : An intercontinental flight.
*3.* *Stringent (adjective)* :
*Meaning* : (of regulations, requirements, or conditions) strict, precise, and exacting.
*Synonyms* : rigid, extreme.
*Antonyms* : flexible, inexact
*Usage* : Stringent guidelines on air pollution.
*4.* *Corroborative (Noun)* :
*Meaning* : To make more certain; confirm.
*Synonyms* : collateral, supporting.
*Antonyms* : dissenting, negative.
*Usage* : He corroborated my account of the accident.
*5.* *Backburner (verb)* :
*Meaning* : Postpone consideration of or action on.
*Synonyms* : abeyance, suspension.
*Antonyms* : front burner.
*Usage* : A planned test of the new ale has been back-burnered.
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✅ *Daily Top 10 General Awareness Quiz : 19 NOV 2022* #DailyQuiz
*Q.1.* *Ruchi Soya has acquired Patanjali Ayurveds Food Business for Rs _.*
- Rs 690 crore
*Q.2.* *Which Insurance Company has launched India’s first dental health insurance plan?*
- PNB MetLife India Insurance Company
*Q.3.* *Name the author and journalist who has won the William E. Colby Award 2022 for his book “The Hardest Place: The American Military Adrift in Afghanistan’s Pech Valley”.*
- Wesley Morgan
*Q.4.* *World AIDS Vaccine Day is also known as HIV Vaccine Awareness Day (HVAD) is annually observed across the globe on the __.*
- 18th May
*Q.5.* *What is the theme of World Bee Day 2022?*
- Bee Engaged: Celebrating the diversity of bees and beekeeping systems
*Q.6.* *Every year on the third Friday of May, people across the globe observe National Endangered Species Day. This year the day is celebrated on __.*
- 20 May
*Q.7.* *What is the theme of National Endangered Species Day theme 2022?*
- Recovering key species for ecosystem restoration
*Q.8.* *Anil Baijal has resigned recently. He was the lieutenant governor of_____.*
- New Delhi
*Q.9.* *Who has been reappointed as Managing Director & CEO of Bharti Airtel?*
- Gopal Vittal
*Q.10.* *Name the author of the book “A Place Called Home”.*
- Preeti Shenoy
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✅ *Top 30 Headlines : 19 NOV 2022* #DailyNews
🌎 *World*
- Investigators find traces of explosives at the site of NORD Stream Gas Pipelines Blast & confirm it as a case of sabotage: A Swedish prosecutor
- North Korea launches intercontinental ballistic missile
- COP27: UN Secretary-General urges parties to stand and deliver real solutions to solve greatest challenge facing humanity
- At least 21 killed in fire at refugee camp in Gaza strip
- FBI investigates unauthorized Chinese police station in US
🇮🇳 *India*
- NESTS & 1M1B signs MoU to conduct training & capacity-building programs for teachers & students of EMRSs
- Electronics and Information Technology Ministry invites feedback on the draft Digital Personal Data Protection Bill 2022
- PREZ Droupadi Murmu conveys best wishes for the success of 53rd edition of IFFI
- Home Minister Amit Shah emphasises dismantling use of dark net and cryptocurrency by terrorists
- Department of Drinking Water and Sanitation to organise 'Swachhta Run' across rural India on Nov 19 to mark World Toilet Day
- ISRO successfully launches first ever private Rocket from Sriharikota
- ONDC to help 6 crore small traders and businesses to offer their products & services through online portals: Union Minister Piyush Goyal
🗾 *State*
- PM Modi to address a campaign rally in Valsad, Gujarat on November 19
- Indian Navy's Anti-Submarine Warfare School in Kochi celebrates its 67th anniversary on November 18
- PM Modi to visit Arunachal Pradesh & Uttar Pradesh on November 19
- Ongoing measures under Stage I & Stage II of GRAP to continue in Delhi and NCR
- Ladakh: Incharge Tribal Research Institute, Dr. Kacho Jaffar throws light on major challenges faced by tribal communities & their struggle to achieve milestones since independence
- Defence Secretary Giridhar Aramane pays homage to martyrs of Battle of RezangLa at war memorial in Ahir Dham, eastern Ladakh
- Maharashtra government doubles pension of freedom fighters
🏏 *Sports*
- ITTF-ATTU Asian Cup: Indian paddler Manika Batra defeats Chen Szu Yu of Taipei in quarterfinals
- Dominant India ends its campaign at 15th Asian Airgun Championships in South Korea with a rich haul of 25 gold medals
- Poland national team escorted by F1 fighter jets on their way to Qatar
- FIFA tech promises faster, more accurate offside decisions in Qatar
- Mad Germans turning their backs on World Cup
📊 *Business*
- Govt clarifies there is adequate availability of fertilizers in the country to meet needs of farmers during Rabi season
- Turbulent times: Jet Airways to cut salaries, send many staff on leave without pay
- Indian food delivery firm Zomato’s co-founder Mohit Gupta resigns
- Akasa Air to launch services on Visakhapatnam-Bengaluru route
- India’s forex reserves rise at fastest pace since August 2021
- DSP buys 10% in Equitas Small Finance Bank
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📖 *Daily English 5 Vocabulary Word*
*1.* *Linkage (Noun)* :
*Meaning* : the action of linking or the state of being linked.
*Synonyms* : connection, similarity
*Antonyms* : difference, disunion
*Example Sentence* : The accountants noticed a linkage between the two supposedly independent companies.
*2.* *Unsustainable (Adjective)* :
*Meaning* : not able to be maintained at the current rate or level
*Synonyms* : unsuitable, unfeasible
*Antonyms* : tenable, feasible
*Example Sentence* : They have already seen their total debts spiral back towards unsustainable levels.
*3.* *Overarching (Adjective)* :
*Meaning* : comprehensive or all-embracing.
*Synonyms* : overall, including
*Antonyms* : narrow, trivial
*Example Sentence* : The overarching question seems to be what happens when the U.S. pulls out?
*4.* *Ombudsman (Noun)* :
*Meaning* : an official appointed to investigate individuals’ complaints against a company or organization.
*Synonyms* : authority, reconciler
*Antonyms* : no antonym as such
*Example Sentence* : The leaflet explains how to complain to the banking ombudsman.
*5.* *Priority (Noun)* :
*Meaning* : the fact or condition of being regarded or treated as more important than others.
*Synonyms* : preference, supremacy
*Antonyms* : subservience, unimportance
*Example Sentence* : The government’s priority is to build more power plants.
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📖 *Daily English 5 Vocabulary Word*
*1.* *Divergence (noun)* :
*Meaning* : The process or state of diverging.
*Synonyms* : separation, dividing
*Antonyms* : convergence, harmony
*Usage* : The divergence of the human and great ape lineages.
*2.* *Envisaged (adjective)* :
*Meaning* : Contemplate or conceive of as a possibility or a desirable future event.
*Synonyms* : predict, forecast
*Antonyms* : ignore
*Usage* : It was envisaged that such hospitals would be opened in all the principal towns.
*3.* *Discretion (noun)* :
*Meaning* : The quality of behaving or speaking in such a way as to avoid causing offence or revealing confidential information.
*Synonyms* : diplomacy, delicacy
*Antonyms* : carelessness, indiscretion
*Usage* : The negotiations have been carried out with the utmost discretion.
*4.* *Deprived (adjective)* :
*Meaning* : Suffering a severe and damaging lack of basic material and cultural benefits.
*Synonyms* : underprivileged, poverty-stricken
*Antonyms* : enrich
*Usage* : The charity cares for destitute and deprived children.
*5.* *Expedient (adjective)* :
*Meaning* : Convenient and practical although possibly improper or immoral.
*Synonyms* : beneficial, sensible
*Antonyms* : inappropriate, unbeneficial
*Usage* : Either side could break the agreement if it were expedient to do so.
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✅ *Daily Top 10 General Awareness Quiz : 16 NOV 2022* #DailyQuiz
*Q.1.* *Rakesh Jhunjhunwala recently died at the age of 62 in Mumbai, following a cardiac arrest. Rakesh Jhunjhunwala is associated with?*
- Stock market
*Q.2.* *To improve the security of passengers, the Indian Railway along with the Railway Protection Force (RPF), have launched a pan-India operation known as?*
- Operation Yatri Suraksha
*Q.3.* *Which of the following film bagged “Best Film award” at the Indian Film Festival of Melbourne (IFFM) 2022?*
- 83
*Q.4.* *Which of the following bank has introduced a unique term deposit programme called “Utsav Deposit Scheme”?*
- State Bank of India
*Q.5.* *Recently, Fifa has unanimously decided to suspend, which Football Federation?*
- All India Football Federation
*Q.6.* *This year India is celebrating _ Independence Day on 15th August 2022 to mark the country’s freedom from nearly two centuries of British colonial rule.*
- 76th
*Q.7.* *Which of the following series bagged “Best Series” at the Indian Film Festival of Melbourne (IFFM) 2022?*
- Mumbai Diaries 26/11
*Q.8.* *Prime Minister Narendra Modi is leading the celebrations from Red Fort in New Delhi and is addressing the nation from Red Fort in New Delhi. This is his __ address as the prime minister.*
- 9
*Q.9.* *Who among the following has won the “Best Actor award” at the Indian Film Festival of Melbourne (IFFM) 2022?*
- Ranveer Singh
*Q.10.* *Who among the following has won the “Best Actress award” at the Indian Film Festival of Melbourne (IFFM) 2022?*
- Shefali Shah
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✅ *Top 34 Headlines : 16 NOV 2022* #DailyNews
🌎 *World*
- India and Sweden hosts LeadIT Summit, on the sidelines of COP27 at Sharm El Sheikh in Egypt
- PM Modi addresses Indian community event in Bali, Indonesia
- Israel: New Parliament or 25th Knesset to be sworn in, former PM advances talks with allies on forming a coalition consisting of right-wing partners
- World population reaches 8 billion people today
- PM Modi, Chinese President Xi shake hands at side event at G20 Summit
- US orders Air India to pay $121.5 million as passenger refunds and $1.4 million as fines
🇮🇳 *India*
- DAHD initiates process for integration of its various infrastructures with PM Gati Shakti-National Master Plan
- RBI imposes monetary penalties on 9 cooperative banks on account of various contraventions or non-compliances of laid down guidelines
- Ministry of Railways gives IRCTC the flexibility to customise its menu of food items served in trains
- Income Tax Department sets up a Taxpayers’ Lounge at the ongoing India International Trade Fair at Pragati Maidan in New Delhi
- NASA plans to launch Artemis 1 on 16th November 2022 from Florida
- Indo-US joint training exercise 'YUDH ABHYAS 22' to commence in Uttarakhand this month
- MoS for Culture Arjun Ram Meghwal inaugurates exhibition 'Vaccines Injecting Hope' in New Delhi
🗾 *State*
- Union Minister Narayan Rane inaugurates Khadi India pavilion at IITF in New Delhi
- Mizoram joins nationwide celebration of Janjatiya Gaurav Diwas to pay tribute to tribal freedom fighter, Birsa Munda
- Mizoram: Search and rescue operation continues at site of collapsed stone quarry in Hnahthial district
- Illegal oxytocin production and sale in Pune: 6 cattle owners booked for ‘using’ the hormone
- Funded by NITI Aayog, Atal Tinkering Lab inaugurated at Ludhiana school
- Punjab vigilance nabs ASI, driver for accepting bribe of Rs 80,000
- Punjab DGP Gaurav Yadav leads anti-drug search op in Ludhiana
🏏 *Sports*
- 15th Asian Airgun Championship: India's Tally of winning gold medals in air pistol events reaches 17
- FIFA World Cup 2022 is set to kick off on 20th November in Qatar
- Hockey India announces 23-member Indian Men's Hockey squad for upcoming tour of Australia
- Para Shooting World Championship: Singhraj, Manish Narwal & Deepender Singh bag silver medal in P4- Mixed 50m Pistol SH1
- Wolves manager concerned about Mexican Raul Jimenez going to World Cup
- Mary Kom, PV Sindhu, Mirabai Chanu and Gagan Narang elected in IOA Athletes Commission
📊 *Business*
- Uday Kotak’s son not in race to lead Kotak Mahindra Bank, lender says
- Fusion Micro Finance shares fall over 2% in debut trade
- India becomes the world's second largest producer of steel
- Paytm faces another reckoning after $10 billion selloff
- India has the potential to become a world leader in production of electric vehicles: Berkeley Research
- ONGC September quarter profit drops 30% to Rs 12,826 crore as govt levies windfall tax
- Millennium Capital India appoints Prakash Subramanian as CEO
- Billionaire climate activist wins board fight at Australia’s AGL Energy
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