✅ Daily Top 10 General Awareness Quiz : 13 AUG 2023 #DailyQuiz
Q.1. Which taxes are included in net direct tax collections?
- Income tax
Q.2. What are net direct tax collections?
- The amount of tax revenue collected directly from individuals and businesses
Q.3. Which bank has reintroduced the ‘Amrit Kalash’ retail term deposit scheme?
- ICICI Bank
Q.4. What is the benefit of investing in the ‘Amrit Kalash’ retail term deposit scheme?
- Higher interest rates
Q.5. Which organization is responsible for ensuring compliance with the International Flight Safety Standards in India?
- Directorate General of Civil Aviation
Q.6. Who inaugurated the Buzi Bridge in Mozambique?
- S. Jaishankar
Q.7. Who won the gold medal for India in the 2023 Asian Wrestling Championships?
- Aman Sehrawat
Q.8. Which country became a founding member of the International Big Cats Alliance?
- Nepal
Q.9. Which tyre brand has emerged as the ‘second strongest tyre brand in the world’?
- MRF
Q.10. When was World Hemophilia Day observed in 2023?
- 17th April
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✅ Top 32 Headlines : 13 AUG 2023 #DailyNews
🌎 World
- Pakistan's President approves appointment of Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar as caretaker PM
- Pakistan: Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Governor accepts resignations of 25 members of interim cabinet
- Nine municipalities declare state of emergency in Russian Far East after typhoon Khanun causes villages to flood due to torrential rains
- Maui wildfire death toll hits 80 as questions raised over warnings
- Indian Embassy objects to New York police barring Sikh cop from growing beard for wedding
🇮🇳 India
- President Murmu grants assent to National Capital Territory of Delhi (Amendment) Bill, Digital Personal Data Protection Bill
- HM Amit Shah inaugurates three connectivity projects costing Rs 360 cr to boost coastal security in Gujarat
- Dharmendra Pradhan launches DBT in National Apprenticeship Promotion Scheme to strengthen apprenticeship ecosystem in India
- Har Ghar Tiranga has become a campaign of unity and prestige of nation: Culture Ministry Secretary, Govind Mohan
- DPIIT, Rural Development Ministry jointly launch 'One District One Product' Wall at SARAS Ajeevika Store
- Reliance Jio completes work related to connecting Maldives with High Speed Optic Fibre cable
- NIA arrests Shamil Saquib Nachan in Pune ISIS module case
🗾 State
- Delhi Metro services to begin at 5 am on Independence Day
- Arunachal govt allots 12 'stalled' hydropower projects to three Central PSUs
- Union Minister Nitin Gadkari launches 'Ek Pune' metro card for Pune Metro travelers
- J&K education department to hire ‘Cluster Resource Coordinators’ for academic year 2023-24
- Madhya Pradesh Cabinet approves disbursement of Rs 6,000 crore to eligible farmers under Chief Minister's Kisan Kalyan Yojana
- Union Minister Amit Shah lays foundation stone for IFFCO Nano Urea Plant at Gandhidham in Kutch
- Electoral officers team led by Telangana CEO visits Bengaluru to study poll practices
🏏 Sports
- Cheteshwar Pujara hits another ton as Sussex trumps Somerset in high-scoring tie
- Opener Tanzid Hasan named to Bangladesh team for Asia Cup cricket
- Yuzvendra Chahal in America with World Cup dreams
- Arsenal beat Forest 2-1 in Premier League opener
- Kolkata Derby: Wonder goal from Nandhakumar helps East Bengal pip Mohun Bagan after 4 years
- Kylian Mbappe, Neymar and Marco Verratti left out of PSG squad for opening Ligue 1 game against Lorient
📊 Business
- Merger to boost fund flow to affordable housing, farm, MSMEs: HDFC Bank Chairman
- Aurobindo Pharma Q1 profit up 10 pc at Rs 571 cr
- Digi Yatra facility to be launched at six more airports in August
- Reliance Industries announces completion of Radisys-Mimosa acquisition
- Competition Commission of India clears Kotak-Biocon Biologics deal
- IEA raises world oil demand forecast in 2023 towards all-time high
- Adani Group appoints MSKA & Associates as APSEZ’s auditor, says Deloitte's reasons to quit 'not convincing'
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📖 Daily English 5 Vocabulary Word
1. Unfurl (Verb) : खोलना: untie or open something rolled up
Synonyms : unfold, expand, extend, open, outspread
Antonyms : fold, close, reduce, compress
Example Sentence : During the spring, the sprouting leaves begin to unfurl.
2. Befitting (Adjective) : उचित: appropriate to the occasion
Synonyms : proper, acceptable, satisfactory, correct, decorous
Antonyms : improper, wrong, unfitting, inappropriate
Example Sentence : They offered him a post befitting his seniority and experience.
3. Beleaguered (Adjective) : परेशान: in a very difficult situation
Synonyms : troubled, hard-pressed
Antonyms : carefree, unbeleaguered, relaxed
Example Sentence : Even a nun from a local convent declined the opportunity to voice support for her beleaguered religious superior.
4. Rudimentary (Adjective) : प्रारम्भिक: involving or limited to basic principles
Synonyms : primitive, basic, simple, elementary
Antonyms : advanced, evolved, complex
Example Sentence : You need to have at least a rudimentary understanding of technology before you can upload a video on that website.
5. Solidarity (Noun) : एकता: unity or agreement of feeling or action, especially among individuals with a common interest; mutual support within a group
Synonyms : unity, harmony, union, cohesion, oneness
Antonyms : disharmony, discord, divided
Example Sentence : Support and solidarity experienced during the strike two weeks ago is still there.
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✅ Top 31 Headlines : 11 AUG 2023 #DailyNews
🌎 World
- Poland is planning to move nearly 10,000 troops to the border with Belarus: Defence Minister
- US President Joe Biden bans American investments in key technology industries that could enhance China’s military capabilities
- Magnitude 5.2 earthquake struck Indonesia's eastern province of Maluku
- North Korean leader Kim Jong Un replaces its Chief of General Staff, Pak Su Il
- Ecuadorian presidential candidate Fernando Villavicencio kill during rally in capital Quito
🇮🇳 India
- Rajya Sabha passes Pharmacy (Amendment) Bill, 2023 with special provision relating to youth of J&K
- A total of six infrastructure projects worth more than Rs 28,000 cr recommended under PM GatiShakti
- Fit India Quiz to be aired on OTT platform Disney Hotstar from 12th August
- IIM Bangalore releases report on ‘Assessment of Employment Potential of Jal Jeevan Mission’
- Paradip Port Authority becomes fastest major port to handle 50 MMT Cargo in current fiscal year
- Indian Navy's indigenous frontline warships INS Sahyadri and INS Kolkata to participate in Exercise MALABAR 2023
- World Biofuel Day is being observed today to create awareness about importance of non-fossil fuels
🗾 State
- Haryana’s Nuh secures 2nd position in Niti Aayog’s Delta ranking under Aspirational Districts Programme
- Ladakh: Child Development Project Officer convenes workers and helpers to celebrate "Meri Maati Mera Desh" campaign
- PM Modi to lay the foundation stone of rail and road sector projects on 12th August in Madhya Pradesh
- Maharashtra: Deputy CM Ajit Pawar says that Home Minister Amit Shah is positive about speeding up development projects in the state
- World Lion Day: Gujarat CM Bhupendra Patel virtually launches Lion Anthem and unveils Sinh Suchna' Web App
- Rajasthan: CM Ashok Gehlot has launched the Indira Gandhi Smart Phone Scheme in Jaipur
🏏 Sports
- Hockey: India to take on Japan in semifinal of Asian Champions Trophy in Chennai today
- Rohit Sharma admits No. 4 slot in ODIs issue for India ahead of Asia Cup and World Cup
- Australian Spencer Johnson grabs 3-1 in stunning Hundred debut
- World Cup ticket sales from August 25 in phased manner; India-Pakistan game tickets to be issued from September 3
- Barcelona to miss Camp Nou advantage this season as Europe’s largest soccer stadium is overhauled
- Tottenham Hotspur agree to €100m transfer fee for Harry Kane to Bayern Munich
📊 Business
- LIC profit jumps to Rs 9,543 crore in June quarter
- RBI MPC keeps repo rate unchanged at 6.5%, raises inflation projection: Industry experts react
- NCLT greenlights Zee-Sony merger, paves way for $10 bn media giant creation
- Reserve Bank of India proposes conversational payments on UPI using AI
- Sensex falls 308 pts, Nifty ends at 19,543 after RBI policy; FMCG, bank stocks lose, Zee Ent soars 16%
- Tata Sons chairman earns Rs 113 crore as FY23 remuneration
- Zerodha allocates an additional Rs 1,000 crore to back startups through Rainmatter
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📖 Daily English 5 Vocabulary Word
1. EXTREMISM (Noun) : (अतिवाद): fanaticism
Synonyms : radicalism, zealotry
Antonyms : moderation
Example Sentence : The dangers of racist extremism are present everywhere.
2. Conglomerate (Noun) : समूह: a company that owns several smaller businesses whose products or services are usually very different
Synonyms : combination, amalgamation, multinationals, cartels
Antonyms : disband, disperse, split up
Example Sentence : The billionaire’s conglomerate includes restaurants, convenience stores, and a chain of hotels.
3. Mala fide (Adjective) : दुर्भावनापूर्ण: carried out in bad faith or with intent to deceive; illegal or dishonest
Synonyms : deceptive, disingenuous, duplicitous, devious
Antonyms : sincere, honest, credible, pure, good-faith
Example Sentence : The judge concluded that the company had acted mala fide in concealing the information
4. Chary (Adjective) : सावधान: uncertain and frightened to take risks, or unwilling to take action
Synonyms : wary, cautious, careful, circumspect, alert
Antonyms : careless, unmindful, heedless, reckless, impetuous
Example Sentence : Banks were chary of lending the company more money.
5. Allay (Verb) : कम करना: diminish or put at rest (fear, suspicion, or worry)
Synonyms : relieve, soothe, help, mitigate, ease
Antonyms : aggravate, hurt, harm
Example Sentence : Much of this depression is from actual pain, and all our efforts are now directed to allay that.
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✅ Daily Top 10 General Awareness Quiz : 09 AUG 2023 #DailyQuiz
Q.1. What is the Export-Import Bank of Korea?
- A bank that supports Korean exports and imports
Q.2. What is the purpose of the cross-border bill payment service launched by Canara Bank and NPCI?
- To enable Indians in Oman to make bill payments in India.
Q.3. What is NPCI?
- National Payments Corporation of India
Q.4. Which country ranks first in AI investment according to the CB Insights report?
- United States
Q.5. According to the United Nations, what is the projected economic growth rate for India in 2023?
- 6.0%
Q.6. What was the employment rate in India in the March quarter?
- 36.9%
Q.7. What is the overall trend in India’s employment rate?
- Increasing
Q.8. What is the role of the Rat Czar in New York City?
- To oversee and coordinate efforts to control the rat population
Q.9. Who is the target audience of the HELP Program in Uttarakhand?
- All of the above
Q.10. What is Fasal?
- A private company that provides agricultural technology solutions
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✅ Top 33 Headlines : 09 AUG 2023 #DailyNews
🌎 World
- Haiti: Thousands marched through its capital, demanding protection from violent gangs pillaging communities in Port-au-Prince
- Russia announced planned to launch lunar lander this week after several delays, hoping to return to Moon for first time in over 50 years
- Thousands of global Scouts being shifted to safer places in South Korea ahead of tropical storm
- 2 people died and thousands of flights cancelled or delayed as severe storms, including hail and lightning, moved through eastern US
- 7 people, including Balgatar Union Council Chairman Ishtiaq Yaqoob, killed in landmine blast targeting vehicle in Balochistan’s Panjgur district last night
- Philippines summons China ambassador over boat incident
🇮🇳 India
- Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav: ‘Meri Mati Mera Desh’ Campaign to be launched today to pay tribute to Bravehearts
- France sets target of facilitating entry of 30 thousand Indian students by 2030
- Rajya Sabha passes National Nursing and Midwifery Commission Bill 2023
- No proposal to increase tax benefit accorded for preventive health check-ups in the country under Section 80D of IT Act: Govt
- Rajya Sabha passes Inter-Services Organisation (Command, Control, and Discipline) Bill - 2023
- Implementation of National Policy and Action Plan to address LWE, resulted in consistent decline in LWE violence acrosse nation, said Govt
- IIT - Hyderabad and Kathmandu University agreed to offer JDP at Ph.D. level in all areas of research
🗾 State
- Haryana Govt extends temporary suspension of Mobile Internet services in Nuh District
- J&K: Annual Machail Mata yatra to conclude on 5th September 2023
- Haryana govt planning to build dam at cost of 6,134 crore rupees
- Justice Subhasis Talapatra takes oath as 33rd Chief Justice of Orissa High Court
- Gurugram administration revoked Section 144 of CrPC imposed in city on 31st July after violent incidents in Nuh
- Maharashtra: CET Cell reinstates 1,000 seats missing in first round
🏏 Sports
- Asian Champions Trophy: Indian Men's Hockey team beat South Korea 3-2 in Chennai
- PM Modi congratulates Indian athletes for incredible performance at 31st World University Games
- Neymar tells PSG he wants to leave, keen to play for Barcelona again
- PSG signs Portugal forward Goncalo Ramos on a season-long loan from Benfica
- Lyon sign Maitland-Niles from Arsenal on free transfer
- Indian football clubs must listen to national team coach Igor Stimac for their own good
📊 Business
- BCCI paid Rs 1,159 cr income tax in 2021-22, 37% higher than last year
- Hindalco posts 40% slump in Q1 profit on weaker volumes, metal prices
- Maruti approves issue of shares to parent Suzuki Motor for 100% stake in Gujarat plant
- Pepperfry co-founder Ambareesh Murty dies due to cardiac arrest
- Gland Pharma shares jump 20% to hit upper price band after Q1 revenue rises
- Hero MotoCorp receives over 25,000 bookings for India-made Harley-Davidson
- PwC resigns as auditor of Paytm Payments Services
- Sahara refunds: Sebi gets request for only Rs 138 crore against Rs 25,000 crore attached
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📖 Daily English 5 Vocabulary Word
1. Vociferous (Adjective) : शोरगुलपूर्ण: expressing or characterized by vehement opinions; loud and forceful
Synonyms : outspoken, vocal, blatant
Antonyms : silent, quiet, still
Example Sentence : The protestors were vociferous as they screamed outside of the government building.
2. QUESTIONABLE (Adjective) : (शंकास्पद): controversial
Synonyms : contentious, doubt
Antonyms : certain
Example Sentence : It is questionable whether any of these exceptions is genuine.
3. ABSOLVE (Verb) : (दोषमुक्त करना): exonerate
Synonyms : discharge, acquit
Antonyms : blame
Example Sentence : The pardon absolved them of all the crimes.
4. CHOPPY (Adjective) : (अशांत): rough
Synonyms : turbulent, heavy
Antonyms : calm
Example Sentence : Sea conditions are often very choppy.
5. DISTORT (Verb) : (बिगाड़ना): twist
Synonyms : misrepresent, pervert
Antonyms : accurate
Example Sentence : Many facts in the newspaper were distorted.
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✅ Top 31 Headlines : 07 AUG 2023 #DailyNews
🌎 World
- Construction work of Indian Buddhist Culture and Heritage Centre begins in Lumbini, Nepal
- China: Nearly 1 million people relocated in northern Hebei province after record rainfall forced authorities to channel water from swollen rivers to some populated areas for storage
- Japan's PM Fumio Kishida observes moment of silence in ceremony to mark 78th anniversary of atomic bombing
- Rabindranath Tagore's 82nd death anniversary being observed in Bangladesh
- India provides financial assistance of Rs 45 crore to support Sri Lanka's digital identity project
- Ukrainian naval drone strikes Russian oil tanker in Kerch Strait off occupied Crimea
🇮🇳 India
- Special Art Exhibition dedicated to G-20 member countries to commence in Bihar Museum, Patna from 7th August
- PM Modi to participate in 9th National Handloom Day celebration on August 7 in Delhi
- President Droupadi Murmu advocates for reservations for Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Group communities in education and employment
- NSA Ajit Doval reiterates India's approach to resolve Russia-Ukraine crisis through dialogue & diplomacy
- Government of National Capital Territory of Delhi (Amendment) Bill, 2023 scheduled to be taken up for discussion in Rajya Sabha on August 7th
- PM Modi lays foundation stone for redevelopment of 508 railway stations under Amrit Bharat Station Scheme across India
🗾 State
- Haryana CM Manohar Lal expresses gratitude to PM Modi & Union Railway Minister, Ashwini Vaishnaw for including 15 railway stations of state under Amrit Bharat Station Scheme
- Punjab Police busts 2 separate cross-border drug smuggling rackets with arrest of 4 drug traffickers & recovers 77.8 Kg of heroin & arms
- J&K: Army and Police in joint operation successfully foils infiltration bid by neutralizing a terrorist in Kupwara district
- Gujarat: CM Bhupendra Patel participates in Amrit Bharat Station Scheme from Asarwa railway station in Ahmedabad
- Union Minister Amit Shah launches digital portal of Central Registrar of Cooperative Societies in Pune
- 126 stations in Maharashtra to be developed as world-class railway stations
- Govt land worth Rs 2000 cr to become garbage-free under Smart City Mission in Coimbatore
🏏 Sports
- Cricket: Pakistan to participate in ICC World Cup 2023 in India
- Australia Open Badminton: Weng Hongyang of China defeats India’s H.S. Prannoy in Men’s singles by 9-21,23-21,20-22
- FISU World University Games: India wins 26 medals including 11 gold, five silver, and 10 bronze
- Ward boy-turned-police constable and archery coach shepherds India’s world champions
- Sweden knock United States out of World Cup on penalties
- Sam Kerr nears Australia return in last 16 clash with Denmark
📊 Business
- Global crude oil prices rise for 6th straight week, after top producers Saudi Arabia & Russia extended supply cuts through September, adding to undersupply concerns
- Jio ties up $2.2 bln funding from Swedish Export Credit Agency (EKN) for 5G gear buy
- SBI seeks buyers for its Rs 96,000 crore distressed loans
- Maruti 3.0: Automaker aims to double production capacity in 9 yrs
- Reliance hires 2.6L people in FY2022-23 as growth picks up
- Liquor barons raise a toast to 7% growth in June quarter
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📖 Daily English 5 Vocabulary Word
1. Pogrom (Noun) : an act of organized cruel behavior or killing that is done to a large group of people because of their race or religion
Synonyms : genocide, massacre, holocaust, slaughter, carnage
Antonyms : help, refuge, relief, rescue
Example Sentence :The famines and pogroms in 19th-century eastern Europe forced many Jewish refugees to emigrate.
2. 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 the class.
3. 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
4. Adherence (Noun) : निष्ठा / पालन: the fact of someone behaving exactly according to rules, beliefs, etc
Synonyms : compliance, obedience, accordance
Antonyms : breach, infringement, violation,
Example Sentence : The teacher demanded the students’ adherenceto the rules while in her classroom.
5. Emblematic (Adjective) : serving as a symbol of a particular quality orconcept; symbolic.
Synonyms : symbolic, representative, metaphoric, figurative,
Antonyms : realistic, actual, literal
Example Sentence : The killing in Pensacola is emblematic of a lot of the violence that is happening around the world.
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✅ Daily Top 10 General Awareness Quiz : 05 AUG 2023 #DailyQuiz
Q.1. Which institutions are covered by the RBI’s guidelines on outsourcing of IT services?
- Both banks and NBFCs
Q.2. What does NBFC stand for?
- Non-Banking Finance Company
Q.3. What is the aim of SBI launching new current accounts and savings accounts in FY24?
- To attract more customers and deposits
Q.4. Who is the current chairman of SBI?
- Dinesh Kumar Khara
Q.5. What is the current rank of India in terms of the size of its economy?
- 5th
Q.6. Which of the following factors are used to determine the size of a country’s economy?
- Gross Domestic Product (GDP)
Q.7. How many official languages are recognized by the Indian Constitution?
- 22
Q.8. What is the criteria for a political party to be recognized as a national party?
- The party should have at least 10% of the total votes polled in two or more states in Lok Sabha or Assembly elections.
Q.9. What is the name of the organization that India has signed an MoU with to enhance innovation for clean energy transition?
- International Energy Agency (IEA)
Q.10. Which two countries have gained as FPI destinations in FY23?
- Norway and Singapore
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✅ Top 31 Headlines : 05 AUG 2023 #DailyNews
🌎 World
- Jailed Russian opposition politician Navalny gets 19 more years in prison on series of new charges
- MoUs for Four Projects in Education Sector and Water Supply & Sanitation Sector to be implemented under GoI Grant Assistance in Nepal
- Pakistan National Assembly to be dissolved on Wednesday, announces Pak PM Shahbaz Sharif
- Ethiopia declares state of emergency amid Amhara clashes
- India has been invited to participate in Ukraine peace talks hosted by Saudi Arabia, scheduled for August 5 and 6
- ISIS group confirms death of leader Abu Hussein al-Husseini al-Qurashi; names Abu Hafs al-Hashimi al-Qurashi as replacement
🇮🇳 India
- Union Minister Rajeev Chandrasekhar addresses 1st India-Japan Skill Connect Conference
- FM Sitharaman holds review meeting of Regional Rural Banks of Southern Region in Chennai
- National Security and Defense Services think tank to organise Military Heritage Guided Tour
- President Murmu to inaugurate Festival of Libraries 2023 in Delhi on Saturday
- National Health Authority announces extension of its Digital Health Incentives Scheme till Dec 31, 2023
- Law Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal to inaugurate 2nd season of Inter-Ministry Bar and Bench Badminton Championship on Saturday
🗾 State
- Rajasthan Cabinet approves formation of 19 new districts, 3 divisions in state
- Passing out parade takes place in Leh to mark induction of 1st batch of Agniveer recruits into Ladakh Scouts Regiment
- MoS for Agriculture & Farmers Welfare Shobha Karandlaje reviews functioning of Agriculture, Horticulture departments, & ICAR- CITH in Srinagar
- Haryana govt transfers Nuh SP Varun Singla to Bhiwani; Narender Bijarnia to join as new SP
- Ninth edition of Malabar River Festival opens in Kerala
- Maharashtra govt decides to provide free medical services & treatments to people across all state-run health institutions
🏏 Sports
- World Archery Championships: Indian women’s compound team wins first-ever gold medal at Berlin
- World University Games 2023: Jyothi Yarraji wins bronze medal in women’s 100m hurdles
- I&B Minister Anurag Thakur congratulates India's chess prodigy Gukesh D for entering Top 10 of World FIDE live rankings
- Ireland draft in Hand, Delany in 15-member squad for T20I series against India
- England cricketer Alex Hales announces international retirement at 34
- ICC fines India, WI for slow over-rate in first T20I
📊 Business
- Centre clarifies there is no ban on import of IT Hardware like tablets and laptops after obtaining valid license
- Vedanta looks to refinance $3.8 bn bonds
- Mahindra & Mahindra profit jumps 98% in June quarter
- Amit Shah releases Rs 10,000 each to 112 small investors stuck in Sahara’s four cooperatives
- Mamaearth collaborates with Snapchat to celebrate Lipstick Day
- SBI posts highest-ever quarterly profit, expects to maintain credit growth at 14-16% in FY24
- Concord Biotech IPO opens for subscription today
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📖 Daily English 5 Vocabulary Word
1. Synergy (Noun) : तालमेल : Combined action or operation
Synonyms : Collaboration , Coordination
Antonyms : Non Cooperation
Example Sentence : The agreement exploits the natural synergy between the two companies.
2. Prospered (Verb) : सफल होना : To be successful or fortunate
Synonyms : Flourish , Thrive
Antonyms : fail
Example Sentence : Coffee was introduced about 1870, and has prospered well.
3. Stint (Noun) : कार्यकाल : A fixed or limited period of time spent doing a particular job or activity
Synonyms : Period , Session
Antonyms : entertainment
Example Sentence : He has just finished a stint of compulsory military service.
4. Doughty (Adjective) : बहादुर : Determined and not easily frightened
Synonyms : Dauntless , Courageous
Antonyms : Timid , Craven
Example Sentence : She has been for many years a doughty campaigner for women's rights.
5. Thriving (Adjective) : फलता-फूलता : Very healthy or successful
Synonyms : Prosperous , Flourishing
Antonyms : Unsuccessful , Failing
Example Sentence : She runs a thriving grocery business
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✅ Daily Top 10 General Awareness Quiz : 03 AUG 2023 #DailyQuiz
Q.1. Who among the following has been recently appointed as the chairman of Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority (PFRDA)?
- Deepak Mohanty
Q.2. The Indian Railway has set a target of becoming Net Zero Carbon Emitter by ___.
- 2030
Q.3. Reserve Bank of India has signed a MoU with the central bank of which among the following countries to enhance cooperation and jointly enable innovation in financial products and services?
- United Arab Emirates
Q.4. India and the World Bank have signed a loan agreement for the construction of the Green National Highway Corridors Project in which of the following states?
- Himachal Pradesh, Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh and Andhra Pradesh
Q.5. What is the ‘Learning Science via Standards’ initiative launched by BIS?
- Promote science learning among school students
Q.6. Who has been announced as the brand ambassador for Viacom18?
- MS Dhoni
Q.7. When is World Sleep Day 2023 observed?
- March 17
Q.8. What is the theme of World Sleep Day 2023?
- Sleep is Essential for Health
Q.9. Who has been appointed as the CEO-designate of TCS?
- K Krithivasan
Q.10. ____ graduation from the UN list of Least Developed Countries.
- Bhutan
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✅ Top 33 Headlines : 03 AUG 2023 #DailyNews
🌎 World
- China: Beijing receives record rainfall, atleast 20 people dead, 27 still missing due to torrential rains
- Iran unveils new vessels equipped with 600-km range missiles
- Japan: Typhoon Khanun hits power lines in Okinawa leaving more than two lakh households without electricity
- Indian-American Shohini Sinha named special agent in charge of FBI in Salt Lake City
- Indian Navy Chief Admiral R Hari Kumar Visits Duqm, Interacts with Crew of INS Trikand on Anti-Piracy Mission
- US completes 2nd round of random lottery selection for H-1B work visa for foreign guest workers
🇮🇳 India
- Rajya Sabha passes Jan Vishwas (Amendment of Provisions) Bill, 2023
- Telecommunication Department to celebrate Bharat Internet Utsav from 7th August
- Government disburses over Rs 2.41 crore as pension in 2022-2023: Govt in LS
- Govt to launch e-CARe portal tomorrow to facilitate transfer of mortal remains of Indians who die abroad
- Govt asks Pharma companies to adopt good manufacturing practices to ensure manufacturing of quality drugs
- NCERT rationalized content of some textbooks including Social Science (Social and Political Life): Govt in RS
- Over 3.86 lakh students opted for AI at secondary level in 2022-23 sessions: Govt replies in RS
🗾 State
- Ladakh: CEC, LAHDC, Kargil, Feroz Ahmad Khan holds meeting to deliberate upon draft recruitment rules for employees
- J&K: LG Manoj Sinha inaugurates Affordable Rental Housing Complex, under PMAY (Urban) Mission
- Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar to visit Nagpur on 4th August
- Over 900 pilgrims left for Shri Amarnath Ji from Bhagwati Nagar Yatri Niwas, Jammu for twin base camps of Baltal, Pahalgam in Kashmir
- Telangana CM K Chandrasekhar Rao flags off fleet of 466 new vehicles with advanced facilities in Hyderabad
- Telangana police rescues over 2,000 children under Operation Muskaan - IX conducted across State in July
🏏 Sports
- Australian Open 2023: HS Prannoy, Kidambi Srikanth, and PV Sindhu advance to singles pre-quarterfinals
- Subroto Mukherjee Sports Education Society sign MoU with AIFF to promote football at the grassroots level
- India to play 1st of 5-match T-20 International series against West Indies in Trinidad and Tobago today
- India beat West Indies by 200 runs in third ODI to win three-match series 2-1
- England, Australia docked WTC points and fined over slow over-rate
- Diani’s hat-trick lifts France 6-3 over Panama and into last 16
📊 Business
- Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman says that 28 % GST increased on casinos and online gaming
- IndiGo reports Rs 3,090.6 crore profit in June quarter
- Nirma, two others in race to buy Glenmark Life
- GST collection rises 11% to Rs 1.65 lakh crore in July
- Tata NourishCo forays into premium spices with saffron, says competition from local brands can be met with 'differentiated' products
- Nokia sales crossed Rs 9,500 cr in India in Q2 on the back of 5G rollout: Sanjay Malik
- Brookfield India REIT raises Rs 2,305 crore from 64 institutional investors
- Carlyle to acquire 5.91% stake in SpiceJet at Rs 48 per share
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📖 Daily English 5 Vocabulary Word
1. Embolden (Verb) : साहसी बनाना: give (someone) the courage or confidence to do something
Synonyms : inspire, encourage, inspirit, stimulate
Antonyms : discourage, dishearten, dispirit, depress
Example Sentence : If we give in to the terrorists, our actions will embolden other terrorist groups to commit the same criminal acts.
2. Insurgency (Noun) : विद्रोह, उग्रवाद: an active revolt or uprising
Synonyms : uprising, revolt, rebellion, mutiny
Antonyms : counterinsurgency, counterrevolution
Example Sentence : Despite the enormity of the war's casualties, the Iraqi insurgency continues to grow stronger with every passing day.
3. Fortify (Verb) : मज़बूत : to make something stronger, especially in order to protect it; strengthen (someone) mentally or physically
Synonyms : brace, strengthen
Antonyms : shake, discourage, undermine, demoralize
Example Sentence : The stone wall was the first step, but they needed more to properly fortify the city.
4. Intransigence (Noun) : हठ : refusing to change your opinions or behavior
Synonyms : stubbornness, obduracy, obstinacy, persistence
Antonyms : complaint, flexible
Example Sentence : He often appeared angry and frustrated by the intransigence of both sides.
5. Commemorate : स्मरण: recall and show respect for (someone or something)
Synonyms : celebrate, memorialize, honor, remember
Antonyms : disgrace, dishonor
Example Sentence : Gathered all together in this church, we commemorate those who lost their lives in the great war.
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✅ Daily Top 10 General Awareness Quiz : 12 AUG 2023 #DailyQuiz
Q.1. When is Save the Elephant Day celebrated?
-16 April
Q.2. Where was the 12th session of the India-Spain Joint Commission for Economic Cooperation held?
- New Delhi
Q.3. Which section of the Indian Constitution requires the disclosure of assets and liabilities by public servants?
- None of the above
Q.4. Who has been named in Time Magazine’s ‘100 Most Influential People’ list?
- Both a and b
Q.5. When is World Art Day observed?
- 15th April
Q.6. Which country has emerged as India’s biggest trading partner in FY23?
- USA
Q.7. Which country is not among the top five trading partners of India in FY23?
- UK
Q.8. Which organization is India set to chair the group on the reform of financial architecture?
- Commonwealth
Q.9. What is Assamese Gamosa?
- A traditional Assamese cloth used for various purposes
Q.10. Which space agency launched the Juice mission to search for life on Jupiter’s moons?
- European Space Agency (ESA)
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✅ Top 31 Headlines : 12 AUG 2023 #DailyNews
🌎 World
- Bilateral trade between India and Angola grows from 2.14 billion dollars in 2020-21 to 4.22 billion dollars during 2022-23
- Both sides appreciated strong cooperation in India-Nepal Developmental Partnership in 10th India-Nepal LOC Review Meeting held in Kathmandu
- Tunisia transfers migrants to southeast; Libya transfers migrants to shelters in capital, Tripoli
- Exhibition on "Glory of Indian Art" and screening of movie"Birkonna Pritilata" organised in Dhaka
- Israel evacuates over 200 of its citizens & Ethiopian Jews from two cities in Amhara and Oromia regions affected by recent violence
- Luna 25 mission: Russia launches its 1st mission to the surface of Moon in nearly half a century
🇮🇳 India
- Railway Ministry to establish Pradhan Mantri Bhartiya Janaushadhi Kendras at railway stations across India
- 1,40,599 crore rupees paid to about 1457 lakh farmers under PMFBY till June 2023 since the inception of scheme in 2016
- Central Government advises Indian nationals to leave Niger
- Government disbursed 2,900 crore rupees till March 2023 under Production Linked Incentive scheme
- Atal Innovation Mission, NITI Aayog in collaboration with ISRO launches National Space Innovation Challenge 2023 for all school students across India
- 2 lakh Anganwadi Centres to be upgraded to Saksham Anganwadis under Mission Poshan 2.0, said Union Women and Child Development minister Smriti Irani
🗾 State
- Union Minister Giriraj Singh launches National Media Campaign of Department of Land Resources (DoLR) in New Delhi
- Union Minister for I&B, Youth Affairs and Sports, Anurag Thakur to be on a day's visit to Chennai on August 12th
- Ladakh: LG Brigadier (Dr) B D Mishra formally inaugurates a day long national conference on Nalanda Buddhism at Central Institute of Buddhist Studies in Leh
- J&K: India Post selling tricolour flags on e-Post till 11:59 PM on 12th August 2023 at a cost of Rs. 25
- Nagaland’s first Naga Traditional Cuisine lab launched at Japfü Christian College, under Kohima district
- Punjab govt has dissolved all Panchayat Samitis, Zila Parishads and Gram Panchayats with immediate effect in state
🏏 Sports
- India to face Malaysia in final of Asian Champions Trophy on 12th August at Mayor Radhakrishnan Hockey Stadium in Chennai
- Shakib Al Hasan replaces Tamim Iqbal as ODI Captain of Bangladesh Cricket team
- World Badminton Championships 2023 to begin at Copenhagen in Denmark from 21st August
- Ambati Rayudu signs up for St Kitts & Nevis Patriots ahead of CPL
- Sweden stakes a claim at Women’s World Cup favorite by stopping Japan 2-1 in quarterfinals
- Tottenham’s Harry Kane agrees to move to Bayern after clubs’ deal – Report
📊 Business
- Index of Industrial Production growth at 3.7 percent in June 2023 from 5.3 percent in May 2023
- Deloitte to quit as Adani Ports’ auditor over concerns flagged by Hindenburg: Report
- Nykaa posts 24% jump in Q1 revenue on boost from summer sale
- UBS ends rescue packages from Swiss govt that paved way for Credit Suisse takeover
- ITC bets big on FMCG business for growth with annual consumer spend of Rs 29,000 crore
- Supreme Ind, REC, Ashok Leyland jump to 52-week high levels after addition to MSCI India Index
- SEBI halves IPO listing time to three days from six
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✅ Daily Top 10 General Awareness Quiz : 10 AUG 2023 #DailyQuiz
Q.1. What is the purpose of the Fasal-SBI tie-up?
- To provide farmers with easy access to loans
Q.2. Who is launching the “Animal Pandemic Preparedness Initiative (APPI)” under the National One Health Mission?
- The Minister of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare
Q.3. Which country has become the first to approve the Oxford malaria vaccine for children?
- Ghana
Q.4. What is NSE Indices?
- A private company that provides financial market indices
Q.5. What is a REIT?
- A type of investment vehicle that invests in real estate assets
Q.6. Which country is set to host the maiden Global Buddhist meet?
- India
Q.7. Which bank has launched its Coffee Table Book called “The Banker To Every Indian”?
- State Bank of India (SBI)
Q.8. Which city’s metro train has become the first in India to run under a river?
- Kolkata
Q.9. Who has won the ICC Player of the Month award for March 2023 in the men’s category?
- Shakib Al Hasan
Q.10. When is World Chagas Disease Day observed?
- 14th April
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✅ Top 31 Headlines : 10 AUG 2023 #DailyNews
🌎 World
- Sri Lanka President introduces plans for 13th Amendment and devolution of powers
- China warns against possible outbreak of crop and animal diseases following retreat of flood waters from rural areas
- 41 migrants dead due to shipwreck in central Mediterranean, four survivors reach Italy
- INS Visakhapatnam and INS Trikand arrive at Dubai for a bilateral exercise with UAE Navy
- Eight Amazon nations agree to list of unified environmental policies and measures to bolster regional cooperation
🇮🇳 India
- Government to sell 50 lakh tonnes of wheat and 25 lakh tonnes of rice in open market to stabilize retail price
- German Air Force chief calls on IAF chief V R Chaudhari, discusses issues of mutual interest
- Union Minister RK Singh says India has estimated solar power potential of over 7.48 lakh Mega Watt
- 758 Fast Track Special Courts including 412 exclusive e-POCSO Courts are functional in 29 States/UT: Govt in Rajya Sabha
- 231 doubling projects of over 20,000 km in length either sanctioned or in construction stage: Govt in LS
- Train accidents have reduced to 48 in the last FY from 135 in 2014-15: Union Minister Arjun Munda
- India’s success rate in rocket launches between 2017 to 2022 is nearly 90 percent: Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh replies in LS
🗾 State
- United Naga Council organizes mass rally to resolve long pending Indo-Naga political issue
- Haryana Government to provide free bus ride to women on Rakshabandhan
- Renowned author Hari Narke passes away in Mumbai
- Maharashtra: CM Eknath Shinde launches ‘Meri Mati, Mera Desh’ campaign in Mumbai
- Digital Life Certificate Campaign to be conducted in 100 cities from 1st-30th November
- BSF Chief Nitin Agrawal reviews border domination and security situation along International Border
🏏 Sports
- Upcoming World Athletics Championships 2023: javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra to lead Indian contingent
- Cricket: India beat West Indies by 7 wickets in 3rd T-20 International in Guyana
- Prithvi Shaw hits double century for Northamptonshire
- Gill, Kishan climb to career-high 5th and 36th in ODI rankings
- ICC to start 2023 ODI World Cup ticket sales from Aug 25, semi-final and final bookings from Sept 15
- NADA Test: Jadeja most tested Indian cricketer so far in 2023, 58 samples collected in first 5 months
📊 Business
- India to offer 5 million tons wheat to bulk consumers to cool prices
- Bharat Forge Q1 Results: Net profit rises 33.27% to Rs 213.73 crore
- Unilever’s venture capital arm invests in What’s Up Wellness
- Mahindra & Mahindra rolls out new wheel harvester under Swaraj brand
- Adani Enterprises weighs selling its stake in Wilmar, exiting $6 billion JV: Report
- Svatantra Microfin to buy Sachin Bansal’s Chaitanya India Fin for Rs 1,479 crore
- Govt lost Rs 1 lakh crore revenue in FY21 after corporation tax rate cut
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📖 Daily English 5 Vocabulary Word
1. RESOLUTE (Adjective) : (दृढ़): determined
Synonyms : purposeful purposive
Antonyms : irresolute
Example Sentence : She was resolute and unswerving.
2. BIZARRE (Adjective) : (विचित्र): strange
Synonyms : peculiar, odd
Antonyms : ordinary
Example Sentence : I can't believe we're getting involved in something so bizarre.
3. RELEGATE (Verb) : (नीचा दिखाना): downgrade
Synonyms : lower, put down
Antonyms : upgrade
Example Sentence : They aim to prevent women from being relegated to a secondary role.
4. RELIABLE (Adjective) : (विश्वसनीय): dependable
Synonyms : good, well founded
Antonyms : unreliable
Example Sentence : Newspapers are no more a reliable source of information.
5. INVOKE (Verb) : (आह्वान करना): cite
Synonyms : adduce, instance
Antonyms : waive
Example Sentence : The antiquated defence of insanity is rarely invoked in England.
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✅ Daily Top 10 General Awareness Quiz : 08 AUG 2023 #DailyQuiz
Q.1. What is H3N8 bird flu?
- A type of flu that affects both birds and humans
Q.2. What is UPI EMI?
- A feature that allows customers to pay for purchases in installments using UPI
Q.3. What are green deposits?
- Deposits made by banks in green technologies and projects
Q.4. How will RBI monitor green deposits?
- By requiring banks to submit quarterly reports on their green investments
Q.5. Which city is home to India’s first 3D-printed post office?
- Bengaluru
Q.6. What is the International Conference on Defence Finance and Economics?
- A conference for defence industry professionals to network and discuss financial and economic issues
Q.7. What are the unique features of Vande Bharat Express?
- Automatic sliding doors, onboard WiFi, and GPS-based passenger information system
Q.8. What is retail inflation?
- Inflation in the prices of consumer goods and services
Q.9. What was the retail inflation rate in February?
- 6.44%
Q.10. How much is the credit agreement signed between HDFC Bank and Export-Import Bank of Korea for?
- $300 million
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✅ Top 34 Headlines : 08 AUG 2023 #DailyNews
🌎 World
- Special lecture on Tagore's thinking on rural development organised in Dhaka
- Over 600 people evacuated in Italy’s Sardinia as huge fires continue to blaze
- 24 die as minibus plunges into ravine in Morocco
- Niger junta announces closure of country's airspace citing threat of military intervention
- Cambodian King Norodom Sihamoni appoints Hun Manet- as the new Prime Minister
- Dubai's Doctors in Sarees Shine in Vibrant Video Tribute on National Handloom Day
🇮🇳 India
- 870 posts of Air Traffic Controllers are vacant: MoS V K Singh
- Parliament passes the Mediation Bill 2023 to reduce pendency of court cases
- Successful commissioning of GSAT-24 unlocks one more step towards Aatmanirbhar Bharat: I&B Secy Apurva Chandra
- Centre approves 385 projects under Nagar Van Yojana scheme since its inception in 2020
- ISRO releases stunning images of Moon captured by Chandrayaan 3 after its successful Lunar Orbit ion on August 5
- Lok Sabha passes Digital Personal Data Protection Bill, 2023
- 28.99 crore unorganised workers register themselves on eShram portal
🗾 State
- Tamil Nadu minister Senthil Balaji in five day custody of ED officials
- Hizbul Mujahideen commander killed along with his bodyguard killed in J&K's Poonch district
- Meeting of district and police officers held to ensure smooth and equitable execution of 5th general elections for LAHDC Kargil
- Ladakh: District Health Society Kargil initiates launch of Intensified Mission Indradhanush 5.0
- Gujarat Govt implement One District One Product (ODOP) scheme with grant of 58 crores rupees
- J&K Northern Railway soon to star Kashmir's 1st electric train on Banihal-Baramulla corridor, electrification is in final stage
🏏 Sports
- Tennis: Prarthana Thombare clinches women's doubles title in Barcelona, Spain
- World No. 1 men's doubles pair of Pramod Bhagat and Sukant Kadam won a gold medal in SL3-SL4 category
- Hockey: Indian men's team reclaim top spot in ongoing Asian Champions Trophy competition defeating Malaysia by 5-0 in Chennai
- Daniel Vettori replaces Brian Lara as head coach of Sunrisers Hyderabad
- Rohit Sharma banks on home support to win ODI World Cup after 12 years
- Mitchell Marsh named as Australia’s new T20 captain
📊 Business
- Indian-origin Vaibhav Taneja named Tesla CFO as finance chief Zachary Kirkhorn steps down
- Akasa Air eligible for international routes, operates 900 flights every week
- Saudi oil giant Aramco reports $30B in Q2 profits, down nearly 40% from last year
- Meesho posts first-ever profit, plans IPO in 12-18 months
- Vijay Shekhar Sharma to buy 10.3% stake in Paytm from Antfin in no cash deal
- RIL seeks shareholders nod to appoint Mukesh Ambani as MD for next 5 years
- Jet Airways' CoC asks Jalan Kalrock Consortium to pay Rs 350 crore
- Waaree Energies raises Rs 1,000 crore in equity funding
- Tata Play starts beaming from its GSAT-24 satellite, to increase capacity to 900 channels
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✅ Daily Top 10 General Awareness Quiz : 06 AUG 2023 #DailyQuiz
Q.1. Who inaugurated the Tulip Garden in Jammu?
- Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha
Q.2. Which two organizations have collaborated to develop a touchless biometric system?
- IIT-Bombay and UIDAI
Q.3. Who launched the State Energy Efficiency Index 2021-22 report?
- Power Minister R K Singh
Q.4. Which city is among the 19 cities with the best public transport in the world?
- Mumbai
Q.5. Who won the title at the World Chess Armageddon Asia and Oceania event?
- D Gukesh
Q.6. What is the RBI’s Quarterly Order Books, Inventories and Capacity Utilisation Survey?
- A survey of manufacturers’ order books, inventories, and capacity utilization
Q.7. What is the Food Conclave-2023 in Hyderabad?
- A conference on food processing and technology
Q.8. Which country is the largest importer of gold in the world?
- India
Q.9. What is the purpose of the loan provided by the Asian Development Bank to Tata Power Delhi Distribution?
- To support the company’s efforts towards improving electricity distribution in Delhi
Q.10. Which organization has lowered India’s GDP forecast for FY24 to 5.9%?
- International Monetary Fund (IMF)
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✅ Top 33 Headlines : 06 AUG 2023 #DailyNews
🌎 World
- Former Pakistan PM Imran Khan arrested after local court finds him guilty in Toshakhana corruption case
- PM Modi holds telephonic conversation with Nepal PM Pushpa Kamal Dahal ‘Prachanda’
- Ukraine Crisis Talks: NSA Ajit Doval Joins Delegates in Jeddah for Peace Negotiations
- Thailand: 8 Killed after freight train hit a pick-up truck crossing railway track
- India hands over INR 450 million to Sri Lanka to fund its digital identity project
- Influencer Andrew Tate released from house arrest while he awaits human trafficking and rape trial
🇮🇳 India
- Valid license for import of laptops, tablets, personal computers to be required from Nov 1
- Abrogation of Article 370 of Constitution completes 4 years; Govt says employment and development being prioritised in J&K
- Govt allocates Rs 1,39,579 crore to extend Bharat Net in 6.40 lakh villages
- Home Minister Amit Shah to launch digital portal of Central Registrar of Cooperative Societies office in Pune on Sunday
- ISRO all set for Lunar Orbit Injection of Chandrayaan 3 spacecraft
- India committed to depoliticising global supply of food, fertilisers, & medical products: Indian Envoy Ruchira Kamboj tells UNSC
- NHA extends Digital Health Incentives Scheme till 31 Dec 2023
🗾 State
- Dates announced for 5th Ladakh Autonomous Hill Development Council, Kargil general elections 2023
- Manipur cabinet recommends governor to summon assembly session on August 21
- Maharashtra ISIS Module Case: NIA nabs 6th accused for testing of IED, arranging hideout for 2 operatives
- In Chhattisgarh, 22 Maoists, including seven female rebels, surrendered in the Sukma district of Bastar division
- 3 soldiers martyr in gunfight in Hallan forest area of south Kashmir's Kulgam
- Maharashtra: Tourism Directorate to organise Prabhu Shriram Mahotsav on 12th & 13th August
- Ladakh celebrating 7th LADAKH RPALNAMS TUSTON, Pride and Glory of Ladakh
🏏 Sports
- Aditi Swami becomes 1st Indian to clinch individual World Title at World Archery Championships
- India to take on West Indies in 2nd T20I of 5-match series on Sunday in Guyana
- SAI launches short movie series ‘Halla Bol’ on journey of Asian Games bound athletes
- Pat Cummins played Oval Test with suspected broken wrist, could miss India series
- Manchester United sign Danish striker Rasmus Hojlund from Atalanta
- Chelsea sign goalkeeper Robert Sanchez from Brighton
📊 Business
- Cabinet clears telecom Bill with relaxations on OTT regulation
- DIIs infuse Rs 12k-crore in 2 weeks
- Cabinet approves Rs 1.39 lakh cr for last mile BharatNet connectivity
- Government appoints Sanjay Kumar Agarwal as new CBIC Chairman
- India has started manufacturing 38 APIs in past 1.5 years: Mansukh Mandaviya
- India's forex reserves fall $3.2 billion to $603.87 billion as on July 28
- Many buyers of Lamborghini in Indian Diaspora: CEO Stephan Winkelmann
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1. Misdemeanours (Noun) : खराब आचरण: an action that is slightly bad or breaks a rulebut is not a crime
Synonyms : violation, trespass, misconduct
Antonyms : innocence, obedience, goodness, morality
Example Sentence : He is charged with several misdemeanors, including driving without a valid license and creating a disturbance.
2. MACABRE (Adjective) : (भयंकर): gruesome
Synonyms : grisly, grim
Antonyms : pleasant
Example Sentence : A macabre series of murders shocked us.
3. Portentous (Adjective) : अमंगल: too serious and trying to be very important; giving a sign or warning that something usually bad or unpleasant is going to happen
Synonyms : ominous, sinister, menacing, bleak, somber
Antonyms : favorable, promising, propitious
Example Sentence : Mark’s portentous voice made him the perfect narrator for the horror movie.
4. Overkill (Noun) : अत्यधिक विनाशकारी क्षमता : much more of something than is needed, resulting in less effectiveness
Synonyms : surplus, excess, overflow, surplusage
Antonyms : Deficiency, deficit, insufficiency
Example Sentence : Some die-hard Sonic fans have been disappointed with some of the annoying characters and overkill of unnecessary video clips.
5. Disseminate (Verb) : फैलाना: spread (something, especially information) widely
Synonyms : propagate, spread, circulate, transmit
Antonyms : repress, suppress, stifle, discountenance
Example Sentence : One of the organization's aims is to disseminate information about the disease.
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✅ Daily Top 10 General Awareness Quiz : 04 AUG 2023 #DailyQuiz
Q.1. The __ has recently launched a chatbot to help people get an answer to their queries related to the Aadhaar card.
- Unique Identification Authority of India
Q.2. PM Modi Virtually Inaugurated Jal Jan Abhiyan in which state?
- Rajasthan
Q.3. India signed MoU with which country on visa exemption for diplomatic and official passport holders?
- Fiji
Q.4. When was the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act passed?
- 2010
Q.5. India and _ agreed to cooperate in digital infra, climate action, and clean energy.
- Spain
Q.6. The Union Cabinet approved the signing of the MoU between India and _ for cooperation in the ‘disability sector’.
- South Africa
Q.7. Who unveiled a bust of Sardar Vallabhai Patel in Fiji’s capital Suva?
- S. Jaishankar
Q.8. India signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between India which country for cooperation in the field of agriculture and allied sectors.
- Chile
Q.9. Who presented the Ustad Bismillah Khan Yuva Puraskar (UBKYP) 2019, 2020, and 2021, at Meghdoot Theatre Complex, Rabindra Bhavan, New Delhi?
- G. Kishan Reddy
Q.10. _ develops a ‘Vayulink’ platform for steady jammer-proof communication.
- Indian Air Force
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✅ Top 33 Headlines : 04 AUG 2023 #DailyNews
🌎 World
- Nepal: Surge in dengue cases, over 5,000 people infected this year
- Taiwan shuts down businesses & schools amid danger of Typhoon Khanun
- Russian drone strikes on the Odesa region cause fires at port near Romania
- Beijing records heaviest rainfall in 140 years; China says 20 dead, several missing
- Indian woman who fell off cruise ship has died; son says CCTV footage confirms it
🇮🇳 India
- Lok Sabha passes Government of National Capital Territory of Delhi (Amendment) Bill 2023
- Civil Aviation Minister Jyotiraditya M. Scindia unveils new logo of NMDC
- Pharmacy (Amendment) Bill 2023 introduced in Lok Sabha
- Government grants another extension to Cabinet Secretary Rajiv Gauba for one year
- Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan and EAM Dr. S. Jaishankar jointly launches Study in India Portal for international students
- EAM Dr S Jaishankar informs bilateral trade between India and LAC countries surged to 50 billion dollars in Fiscal Year 2022-23
- Government repatriates 2559 Indian fishermen and 63 Indian civilian prisoners from Pakistan since 2014: Govt in RS
🗾 State
- Haryana: Total of 93 FIRs registered, 176 people arrested; internet services suspended till 5th August
- Kohima: Media Sensitization Workshop organized on Intensified Mission Indradhanush 5.0 that to be launch at 7th August
- Tripura: Full immunization programme to be launched on 7th August
- Solar power capacity increased in country; Rajasthan tops list in solar power production, Union Minister RK Singh
- Allahabad HC allows ASI to conduct survey at Gyanvapi mosque complex in Varanasi
- Joint Director Youth Services & Sports of Ladakh chairs meeting with sports associations based in Kargil
- Haryana govt suspends internet services till August 5 in Nuh & other districts to establish peace
🏏 Sports
- WTA Prague Open: India’s tennis player Ankita Raina to face Linda Noskova of Czech Republic for place in quarter-finals
- Australian Open 2023: Indian shuttlers HS Prannoy, Kidambi Srikanth, and PV Sindhu ease into quarterfinals in Sydney
- Former BCCI vice-president and DDCA sports secretary Sunil Dev passes away
- Usman Khawaja fumes after Australia docked WTC points in Ashes series
- Netherlands to arrive in India in early September for practice matches
- Manager of 2007 World T20-winning team Sunil Dev dead
📊 Business
- Bank of England raises its key interest rate to a new 15-year high to fight inflation
- Zomato reported a profit of 20 million rupees ($241,861.37) for the quarter ended June 30
- Adani Enterprises Q1 Results: Net profit jumps 44% to Rs 674 cr; revenue slips 38%
- Varun Beverages Q2 Results: Net profit jumps 25% to Rs 1,005 crore, revenue rises 13.6%
- Temasek to invest Rs 1,200 cr in M&M’s four-wheeler passenger EV arm
- Vedanta shares tank 9% on promoter’s plan to sell stake in company
- Sanghi Industries shares jump 5%; Ambuja Cement climbs over 3%
- Adani Group’s Ambuja Cements acquires Sanghi Industries for Rs 5,000 cr
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📖 Daily English 5 Vocabulary Word
1. ALLEVIATE (VERB) : (कम करना): reduce
Synonyms : ease, relieve
Antonyms : aggravate
Example Sentence : He was able to only alleviate her pain.
2. DISENGAGE (VERB) : (छुड़ाना): remove
Synonyms : detach, disentangle
Antonyms : attach
Example Sentence : I disengaged his hand from mine.
3. REBUFF (VERB) : (तिरस्कार करना): reject
Synonyms : turn down, spurn
Antonyms : accept
Example Sentence : I asked her to be my wife, and was rebuffed in no uncertain terms.
4. ENTRENCHED (ADJECTIVE) : (आरोपित हुआ): ingrained
Synonyms : established, well established
Antonyms : superficial
Example Sentence : I have an entrenched resistance to change.
5. VINDICTIVE (ADJECTIVE) : (प्रतिशोधी): vengeful
Synonyms : revengeful, avenging
Antonyms : forgiving
Example Sentence : The criticism was both vindictive and personalized.
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✅ Daily Top 10 General Awareness Quiz : 02 AUG 2023 #DailyQuiz
Q.1. According to the Ministry of Education, which of the following state has the lowest literacy rate in India?
- Bihar
Q.2. NITI Aayog’s Atal Innovation Mission (AIM) has launched the ATL framework. What is the name of this ATL framework?
- ATL Sarthi
Q.3. Which of the following countries has recently formally recognized the McMahon Line as the international boundary between India’s Arunachal Pradesh and China?
- USA
Q.4. India has signed an agreement with World Bank to construct the Green National Highway Corridors Project in how many states?
- 4
Q.5. Who has been selected for Saraswati Samman for the year 2022?
- Sivasankari
Q.6. Global Recycling Day 2023 is observed every year on which day?
- 18 March
Q.7. In India, c is celebrated annually on March 18th, marking the establishment of the first Ordnance factory by the British in Cossipore, Kolkata, in __ during colonial rule.
- 1801
Q.8. Who among the following has been recently appointed as the Chief Executive Officer of Tata Consultancy Services (TCS)?
- K. Krithivasan
Q.9. Which INS receive President Droupadi Murmu’s Colour Award recently?
- INS Dronacharya
Q.10. Which of the following team won Irani Cup 2022-23 final?
- Rest of India
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