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📖 Daily English 5 Vocabulary Word

1. Deem (Verb) : (मानना): consider
Synonyms : judge, adjudge
Antonyms : mis-judge
Example Sentence : The event was deemed a great success.

2. Unbridled (Adjective) : (निरंकुश): unrestrained
Synonyms : unconstrained, uncontrolled
Antonyms : restrained
Example Sentence : He had a moment of unbridled ambition.

3. Humiliate (Verb) : (अपमानित करना): embarrass
Synonyms : mortify, humble
Antonyms : aggrandize
Example Sentence : You'll humiliate me in front of the whole school!

4. Squandered (Verb) : गंवाना: waste (something, especially money or time) in a reckless and foolish manner.
Synonyms : waste, misspend, misuse
Antonyms : conserved, preserved
Example Sentence : Eddie has a tendency to squander his entire allowance on comic books and movies.

5. Traumatic (Adjective) : (दर्दनाक): disturbing
Synonyms : shocking, distressing
Antonyms : soothing
Example Sentence : She was going through a traumatic divorce.

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Daily Top 10 General Awareness Quiz : 30 SEPT 2023 #DailyQuiz

Q.1. Which country secured the top position in the 2023 Global Competitiveness Index?
- Denmark

Q.2. Which area of improvement contributed to India’s competitive score in the Global Competitiveness Index?
- Exchange rate stability

Q.3. Which Indian state is considered the base of the Dawoodi Bohra community?
- Gujarat

Q.4. Which country ranked last in the 2023 Global Competitiveness Index?
- Venezuela

Q.5. What is the name of the mRNA COVID-19 booster vaccine developed by Gennova Biopharmaceuticals?
- GEMCOVAC-OM

Q.6. Who is the Minister of Science and Technology responsible for the Department of Biotechnology in India?
- Jitendra Singh

Q.7. When is the United Nations International Day in Support of Victims of Torture observed?
- June 26th

Q.8. What is the highest state honor of Egypt that was bestowed upon Prime Minister Narendra Modi during his visit?
- Order of the Nile

Q.9. How many international awards has Prime Minister Narendra Modi received since 2014?
- 13

Q.10. The International Day against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking is observed on June 26th each year. What is the theme of World Drug Day in 2023?
- “People first: Stop stigma and discrimination, strengthen prevention”

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Top 31 Headlines : 30 SEPT 2023 #DailyNews

🌎 World

- Union Minister Shripad Y. Naik Explores Saudi Arabia's Heritage, Engages Indian Community, and Promotes Tourism Collaborations

- At least 55 killed, more than 50 injured in 2 suicide attacks in Balochistan & Pakhtunkhwa provinces of Pakistan

- First shipment of uranium for Rooppur nuclear power plant arrives in Bangladesh

- High Commission of India in Sri Lanka organises ITEC day in Colombo

- South Korea court strikes down ban on anti-North Korea propaganda leaflets

🇮🇳 India

- Ayush Ministry to organize over 358 events across India for 'Ek Tareekh, Ek Ghanta, Ek Saath' event under "Swachhata Hi Seva" Campaign on Sunday

- President Droupadi Murmu grants assent to Women's Reservation Bill

- Over 6,40,000 sites adopted for Shramdaan from urban & rural India for mega cleanliness drive: Union Minister Hardeep Singh Puri

- PM Modi to visit Telangana on 1st October & dedicate multiple developmental projects worth more than Rs 13,500 crore to the nation

- PM Modi to launch week-long programme ‘Sankalp Saptaah’ for Aspirational Blocks on September 30

- Law Commission advises against reducing age of consent to 16 under POCSO Act

- ISKCON says it sent Rs 100-crore defamation notice to Maneka Gandhi

🗾 State

- State Government will make a demand at CWMA meeting that Karnataka should release water at the rate of 12,500 cusecs every day: TN Minister Durai Murugan

- CWMA upholds order of CWRC; Directs Karnataka to release 3000 cusecs of Cauvery water everyday to TN till October 15th

- Umling La fashion run in Eastern Ladakh beats previous Guinness World Record for highest-altitude fashion show in world

- Gujarat police recover 80 kg of cocaine worth Rs 800 crore near Gandhidham in Kutch

- Engineering grad among two arrested for trying to sell Ambergris worth Rs 1 cr

- Maharashtra government to transform 250 Ashram Shalas into Adarsha schools

🏏 Sports

- Asian Games 2023, Hangzhou: India bags 33 medals including 8 gold, 12 silver, and 13 bronze

- Roshanara Club, where Virat Kohli’s red-ball career blossomed, sealed by Delhi Development Authority

- Victor Osimhen’s agent threatens legal action against Napoli due to offensive TikTok Post

- Boxer Nikhat Zareen secures Olympic quota, assures India of medal at Asian Games

- Asian Games: Tennis duo Saketh Myneni and Ramkumar Ramanathan claim silver in doubles final

📊 Business

- Inflation in Euro Zone falls to its lowest level in 2 years in September

- Textiles Ministry releases Two Quality Control Orders for 20 items of Agro Textiles and 6 items of Medical Textiles

- Combined Index of Eight Core Industries (ICI) rises to a 14-month high of 12.1% provisionally in August 2023

- Vedanta to spin off; will demerge aluminium, oil and gas, power, steel into separate firms

- BMW’s first fully electric car BMW iX1 xDrive30 sold out for 2023 on first day of launch

- Japan’s Sony says India unit’s merger with Zee Entertainment likely delayed

- Jalan Kalrock Consortium infuses Rs 100 crore in Jet Airways

- Air India acquires its first Airbus A350-900 via finance lease through GIFT IFSC

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📖 Daily English 5 Vocabulary Word

1. Relentless (Adjective) : दयाहीन : Determined to do something and refuses to give up, even if what they are doing is unpleasant or cruel.
Synonyms : Rigorous , Continuative
Antonyms : Softening , Weak , Placable
Example Sentence : He was the most relentless enemy I have ever known.

2. Momentum (Noun) : गति: The ability to keep increasing or developing; the force that makes something move faster and faster
Synonyms : Spur , Impetus , Encouragement
Antonyms : Sluggishness , Tardiness
Example Sentence : The campaign has been gaining momentum ever since the television appeal..

3. Constrained : विवश किया हुआ: To limit their development or force them to behave in a particular way.
Synonyms : Contrived , Restrained , Repressed
Antonyms : Relaxed
Example Sentence : I felt free to speak to her without constraint.

4. Perceived (Verb) : देखना/समझना : To become aware of (something) through the senses, esp. the sight; recognize or observe
Synonyms : Grasped , Noticed
Antonyms : Avoid , Dodge
Example Sentence : A key task is to get pupils to perceive for themselves the relationship between success and effort.

5. Fierce (Adjective) : भयंकर: Angry, Aggressive and frightening
Synonyms : Ferocious , Brutal
Antonyms : Gentle , Tame , Mild
Example Sentence : The two teams have had a fierce rivalry for many years.

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📖 Daily English 5 Vocabulary Word

1. Buttress (Verb) : समर्थन देना: To give support to or strengthen something
Synonyms : Guard , Protect , Fortify
Antonyms : Weaken, Disapprove
Example Sentence : He looked for things that would buttress the prosecution case and win a conviction.

2. Posited (Verb) : किसी स्थिति में रखना : Put forward as fact or as a basis for argument.
Synonyms : Postulate ,Propose , Assert
Antonyms : Abstain , Abnegate
Example Sentence : of the posited hindrances to the original iPhone's success was its lofty price.

3. Shrinkage (Noun) : संकुचन: An allowance made for reduction in the takings of a business due to wastage or theft.
Synonyms : Compression , Contraction ,Depreciation
Antonyms : Enlargement , Boost , Increase
Example Sentence : He's much better now and it's not just the shrink he's seeing.

4. Wane (Verb) : कम होना: To become gradually weaker or less important
Synonyms : Dwindle , Diminish , Decrease
Antonyms : Increase , Grow
Example Sentence : When the investigators ran out of leads, the intensity of the murder investigation started to wane.

5. Erode (Verb) : खत्म करना: To diminish or destroy by degrees
Synonyms : Corrode , Ruining
Antonyms : Restoring , Reviving
Example Sentence : Wind and rain have eroded the statues into shapeless lumps of stone.

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Daily Top 10 General Awareness Quiz : 27 SEPT 2023 #DailyQuiz

Q.1. What is India’s rank in the Global Gender Gap Index for 2023?
- 127

Q.2. In which dimension does India lag behind in the Global Gender Gap Index?
- Economic Participation and Opportunity

Q.3. Which country holds the top position for gender equality in the world?
- Iceland

Q.4. Which of the following is the primary goal of the Artemis Accords?
- Promoting international cooperation in lunar missions

Q.5. TIn addition to signing the Artemis Accords, what other collaboration has been agreed upon between NASA and ISRO?
- Joint mission to the International Space Station in 2024

Q.6. How does India’s projected GDP growth rate for FY24 compare to the previous fiscal year (FY23)?
- Lower

Q.7. Lloyds Banking Group is setting up a technology centre in which city?
- Hyderabad

Q.8. Which US chipmaker has received approval from the Indian cabinet to set up a semiconductor testing and packaging unit in Gujarat?
- Micron Technology

Q.9. Who has been appointed as the president of BRICS Chamber of Commerce and Industry Women’s Vertical (BRICS CCI WE)?
- Ruby Sinha

Q.10. International Widows Day is observed on June 23 each year. What is the theme for International Widows Day 2023?
- Innovation and Technology for Gender Equality

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Top 31 Headlines : 27 SEPT 2023 #DailyNews

🌎 World

- Russia seeks to rejoin United Nations Human Rights Council

- Senior diplomats from Japan, China and South Korea agree to hold a trilateral summit as soon as possible

- Explosion at Fuel Depot in Nagorno-Karabakh kills 20 & injured hundreds more

- Sri Lanka’s Foreign Minister M.U.M Ali Sabry backed India in ongoing diplomatic row with Canada over PM Justin Trudeau’s remarks

- World’s largest Hindu temple outside India in modern era to be inaugurated on October 8 in New Jersey

🇮🇳 India

- Centre reappoints M. Rajeshwar Rao as Deputy Governor of RBI for a period of one year

- Veteran actor Waheeda Rehman to be conferred with this year's Dadasaheb Phalke Award for her stellar contribution to Indian Cinema

- Diplomats & Representatives of East and Southern African Countries visit All India Institute of Ayurveda in New Delhi

- Prez Droupadi Murmu to felicitate winners of 4th Edition of ISAC 2022 at India Smart Cities Conclave 2023 in Indore, MP on September 27th

- Deputy Chairman of Rajya Sabha, Harivansh to lead Parliamentary delegation to participate in 9th BRICS Parliamentary Forum to held in Johannesburg

- Online registration for applicants to set up new Sainik Schools in partnership mode to open on Wednesday

- Former bureaucrat Amit Khare gets extension as advisor to PM Modi

🗾 State

- Mizoram: Governor Dr. Hari Babu Kambhampati lauds efforts & achievements of Assam Rifles in service of the nation

- Raksha Rajya Mantri, Ajay Bhatt visits Headquarters of Directorate General Border Roads in New Delhi

- MoS Rao Inderjit Singh reaches Sikkim’s Pakyong district for a three-day visit to review centrally sponsored schemes

- Mizoram: Former CEM of CADC Kali Kumar Tongchangya sentenced to 4 years imprisonment & fine of Rs. 4,00,000 by Special court in Aizawl yesterday

- Assam CM Hemant Biswa Sarma inaugurates a hostel for students & patients from State at Sathuvachari Vellore

- Union MoS Shri Faggan Singh distributes appointment letters to 222 selected candidates in Rozgar Mela organized at Railway Auditorium in Vijayawada

🏏 Sports

- Hangzhou Asian Games: India clinches historic gold in Equestrian dressage team event; Overall medal tally rises to 14

- 3rd & final ODI between India and Australia to be played at Saurashtra Cricket Association Stadium, Rajkot on September 27th

- PM Modi congratulates Neha Thakur for winning Silver medal in Girl's Dinghy - ILCA4 event at Asian Games

- It is a matter of pride that India's Equestrian Dressage Team has won Gold in Asian Games after several decades: PM Modi

- AFC Champions League: Mumbai City FC’s game vs Neymar’s Al Hilal FC moved from Pune to Navi Mumbai

📊 Business

- Govt aims 60% of wheat area under climate resilient varieties in rabi season amid El Nino fear

- Mukesh Ambani’s children will get no salary, only fee for attending board meetings

- Zerodha's FY23 revenue jumps 38% to Rs 6,500 crore

- REC partners with Punjab National Bank to finance projects in logistics, power, infra sectors

- DGGI raises Rs 55,000-crore tax demand from Dream11, other online gaming companies

- Pegatron India's iPhone factory shutdown to go into Day 3 after fire: Sources

- US will be India's best natural ally for a 100 years; world needs to prepare for 7% Fed rate: JPM boss Jamie Dimon

- Star Sports bags Rs 150 crore TV sponsorship from PhonePe for ICC Cricket World Cup

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📖 Daily English 5 Vocabulary Word

1. Specific (Adjective) : (विशिष्ट): particular
Synonyms : specified, certain
Antonyms : general
Example Sentence : Huge savings were made to meet specific development needs.

2. Startle (Verb) : (डराना): surprise
Synonyms : frighten, scare
Antonyms : put at ease
Example Sentence : A sudden sound in the doorway startled her.

3. Chronic (Adjective) : (बहुकालीन): constant
Synonyms : continuing, continual
Antonyms : temporary
Example Sentence : The schools seldom suffer from chronic overcrowding.

4. Confide (Verb) : (गुप्त रूप से बताना): reveal
Synonyms : disclose, divulge
Antonyms : keep from
Example Sentence : He confided his fears to his mother.

5. Sanction (Noun) : (दंड): penalty
Synonyms : punishment, deterrent
Antonyms : reward
Example Sentence : A range of sanctions were aimed at deterring insider abuse.

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Daily Top 10 General Awareness Quiz : 25 SEPT 2023 #DailyQuiz

Q.1. Which two organizations have formed a partnership to develop an Indigenous Air Independent Propulsion (AIP) System for submarines in the Indian Navy?
- Larsen & Toubro (L&T) and Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO)

Q.2. On June 21, 2023, the Indian Naval Hydrographic Department celebrated World Hydrography Day (WHD). What is the theme for World Hydrography Day 2023?
- Hydrography – Underpinning the Digital Twin of the Ocean

Q.3. What title did NTPC receive from Team Marksmen?
- Most Preferred Workplace of 2023-24

Q.4. Which organization partnered with Paytm Payment Services Limited for the creation of a startup ecosystem in Arunachal Pradesh?
- Arunachal Pradesh Innovation and Investment Park (APIIP)

Q.5. What was the specific violation that led to the penalty on the Bank of Maharashtra?
- Non-compliance with end-to-end encryption requirements for ATMs

Q.6. What is the value of the deal won by TCS to digitally transform the UK’s National Employment Savings Trust (NEST)?
- $1.9 billion

Q.7. According to the Global Liveability Index 2023 report, which city has been ranked as the most livable city globally?
- Vienna

Q.8. Which region has shown notable progress in this year’s Global Liveability rankings, according to the report?
- Asia-Pacific

Q.9. What is the significance of the Medha Rail Coach Factory in Hyderabad?
- It is the largest private coach factory in India.

Q.10. Which organization approved and implemented World Hydrography Day as an annual celebration?
- International Hydrographic Organization (IHO)

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 Top 31 Headlines : 25 SEPT 2023 #DailyNews

🌎 World

- NASA's first asteroid samples land on Earth after release from spacecraft

- Institute of Chartered Accountant of India Dubai Chapter Event Celebrates Entrepreneurial Journeys from Bits to Billion

- European Commission asks Poland for clarification amid reports of alleged cash-for-visas scandal

- Documentary film on Rabindranath Tagore premiered in Bangladesh

- Netanyahu tells UN that Israel is ‘on the cusp’ of an historic agreement with Saudi Arabia

🇮🇳 India

- National Health Authority and Health Ministry to organize 2-day Arogya Manthan event in Delhi on Monday

- The 19th edition of YUDH ABHYAS will be conducted in Alaska, USA from Monday

- Indian Air Force, Drone Federation of India to co-host Bharat Drone Shakti- 2023 at the Indian Air Force airbase at Hindon in Ghaziabad district of Uttar Pradesh on Monday

- Central govt offices free 423 acres of space in 2 years

- Home Minister Amit Shah to preside over 31st meeting of Northern Zonal Council in Amritsar, Punjab on Tuesday

- EAM S Jaishankar meets his Egyptian counterpart Sameh Shoukry in New York on sidelines of UN General Assembly

🗾 State

- Maharashtra govt announces Rs 10,000 compensation for flood-hit families in Nagpur

- UP govt will provide all kinds of facilities to investors in the state, says CM Yogi Adityanath

- Veteran director of Malayalam cinema K G George passes away in Kochi

- Nipah Virus : District authorities in Kozhikode to resume regular classes in all educational institutions from Sep 24 except in containment zones

- MSRTC sets Rs 2 crore reserve price for Borivali Nancy Colony bus port redevelopment

- New Vande Bharat train from Hyderabad to Bengaluru to reduce travel time by three hours

🏏 Sports

- India bag 5 medals on Day One of Asian Games at Hangzhou in China

- Asian Games: Nikhat Zareen starts campaign by outboxing World Champion silver medallist Nguyen Thi Tam

- Men's Hockey: India defeat Uzbekistan 16-0 in its opening Asian Games 2023 Pool A match

- Suryakumar Yadav hits 4 back to back sixes off Cameron Green in 2nd ODI vs Australia

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

- Marco Bezzecchi wins Indian Grand Prix as Bagnaia crash opens up championship

📊 Business

- Deadline to add nominees for mutual fund investors, demat account holders ends on Sep 30

- Eight of top 10 firms lose Rs 2.28 lakh cr in mcap; HDFC Bank, Reliance biggest laggards

- ICICI Lombard appoints Sanjeev Mantri as MD & CEO of company

- Luxury carmakers Mercedes, Lexus, Audi expect bumper sales in festive period

- As many as 412 infra projects show cost overruns of Rs 4.77 lakh crore in Aug: Official report

- PVR Inox sees strong second quarter for cinema exhibitors

- Appliances and consumer electronics sales expected to grow 20% during festivals backed by cricket World Cup

- After BPCL, ONGC signs up HPCL for sale of oil from Mumbai offshore fields

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Daily Top 10 General Awareness Quiz : 24 SEPT 2023 #DailyQuiz

Q.1. Which company experienced the highest percentage growth in terms of valuation?
- Jindal Stainless

Q.2. What was the theme highlighted by Prime Minister Modi on International Yoga Day?
- Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam

Q.3. How does an observer’s latitude affect the length of the day during the summer solstice?
- Higher latitude leads to a longer day

Q.4. What did Amit Shah inaugurate in Ahmedabad (as of June 2023)?
- All of the above

Q.5. World Sickle Cell Awareness Day is observed annually on June 19th. What is the shape of the red blood cells in individuals with sickle cell disease?
- Crescent or sickle

Q.6. Who has been appointed as the Deputy Governor of the Reserve Bank of India (RBI)?
- Swaminathan Janakiraman

Q.7. World Music Day is celebrated annually on June 21st. What is the theme of World Music Day 2022?
- Music on the intersections

Q.8. Who has been awarded the Peace Prize of the German Book Trade for 2023?
- Salman Rushdie

Q.9. What is the name of the multinational peacekeeping joint exercise taking place in Mongolia?
- Ex Khaan Quest 2023

Q.10. World Refugee Day is observed annually on June 20th. What is the theme of World Refugee Day 2023?
- Hope away from home

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Top 30 Headlines : 24 SEPT 2023 #DailyNews

🌎 World

- US and Vietnam discuss arms deal

- 18 Indian Seafarers Stranded in Yemen Now Safe in Aden

- External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar holds discussions with his counterparts from QUAD countries in New York

- Philippines: At least 45 Children sick due to gases emanating from volcanoes Taal

- High Commission of India in Maldives denounces fake news amid presidential election runoff

🇮🇳 India

- Prime Minister Narendra Modi to share his thoughts in the 'Mann Ki Baat' programme on Akashvani at 11 AM today

- One Nation One Election Committee decides to seek suggestions from National and State Political parties and the Law Commission on holding simultaneous polls

- NIA confiscates properties of Canada-based ‘designated individual terrorist’ Gurpatwant Singh Pannu in Punjab

- PM Modi to inaugurate Bharat Express rail service in the Tirunelveli- Chennai Egmore-Tirunelveli sector today

- Union Home Minister Amit Shah yesterday visited Mumbai’s most popular, the Lalbaugcha Raja Ganesh pandal and a pandal in Bandra West to seek Lord Ganesha’s blessings

- A step towards green mobility, P&NG Min to flag off the first Green Hydrogen-Powered Fuel Cell Bus in Delhi on Monday

- PM Modi to flag off 9 Vande Bharat trains on Sunday

🗾 State

- J&K provides the maximum number of e-services to its citizens in the country

- In Manipur, the mobile data service resumed from Saturday. The government had banned the service when the State witnessed communal violence from May 3rd

- The Manipur Government requests the central government to revoke the Free Movement Regime with Myanmar.

- Electronics and IT Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw addresses groundbreaking ceremony of Micron Technology’s Semiconductor Testing & assembling plant at Sanand in Ahmedabad

- Maharashtra: Chief Minister Eknath Shinde & his deputies Devendra Fadnavis, Ajit Pawar to meet with OBC delegation on Sep 29

- SCCL pays 11th Wage Board arrears to around 39,000 employees

🏏 Sports

- Chess comeback after 13-year hiatus in 19th Asian Games at Hangzhou in China

- India will lock horns with Australia in the second ODI of a three-match series in Holker Stadium, Indore today. The match will begin at 1:30 p.m.

- Asian Games 2023: Indian women's and men's Table Tennis teams scored thumping victory over Nepal and Tajikistan

- Rahul Dravid’s son, Samit named in Karnataka’s squad for Vinoo Mankad Trophy

- India, Pakistan drawn in Davis Cup again, PTF refuses to play at neutral venue

- Rohan Bopanna ends Davis Cup career with a win as India beat Morocco 4-1

📊 Business

- Foreign investors pump around 1.5 lakh crore rupees into the Indian capital markets

- Micron begins construction of India’s first chip assembly plant, Tata roped in for $2.75-bn project in Gujarat

- Apple AI chief shows new private browser search at Google trial

- BMW teases its cheapest Electric SUV, the iXI; to be launched in India soon

- Union Minister Hardeep S Puri to flag off India's first green hydrogen fuel cell bus

- India's import curbs on laptops, tablets likely called off

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📖 Daily English 5 Vocabulary Word

1. Flimsy (Adjective) : कमजोर: comparatively light and insubstantial; easily damaged
Synonyms : fragile, insubstantial, gauzy, feeble
Antonyms : sturdy, substantial, durable
Example Sentence : The storm flattened the flimsy wooden huts that the villagers lived in.

2. Mushy (Adjective) : excessively sentimental; soft and pulpy
Synonyms : sentimental, mawkish, emotional, soft, squashy
Antonyms : unsentimental, hard-edged
Example Sentence : I hate those mushy love stories.

3. Propitiate (Verb) : शांत करना: to lessen the anger or agitation of
Synonyms : appease, placate, conciliate
Antonyms : anger, antagonize, infuriate
Example Sentence : After Bill forgot his wife’s birthday, he tried to propitiate the situation by purchasing her the pearl necklace she always wanted.

4. Dunce (Noun) : मूर्ख : a person who is slow at learning; a stupid person.
Synonyms : fool, idiot, simpleton
Antonyms : brainy, genius, intellectual
Example Sentence : Because it takes me a long time to solve problems, I am a dunce at mathematics.

5. Ordeal (Noun) : कटुअनुभव: a very unpleasant and painful or difficult experience
Synonyms : hardship, trouble, torment, suffering, agony
Antonyms : delight, pleasure, comfort, elation
Example Sentence : Even the experienced wedding planner found it quite an ordeal to plan and execute a ceremony in twentyfour hours.

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Daily Top 10 General Awareness Quiz : 22 SEPT 2023 #DailyQuiz

Q.1. IndiGo’s recent order of 500 Airbus A320 family aircraft is:
- The largest-ever single aircraft purchase by any airline with Airbus.

Q.2. Which states will continue to receive rice under the OMSS despite the discontinuation of sales to state governments?
- Northeastern states

Q.3. What is the primary reason behind the Centre’s decision to discontinue the sale of rice and wheat under the OMSS to state governments?
- To control rising prices and curb inflationary trends

Q.4. What is the projected Consumer Price Index (CPI) inflation for the fiscal year 2024 according to the RBI?
- 5.1%

Q.5. Which entity was penalized by Sebi for violating Mutual Fund regulations?
- Orix Corporation

Q.6. What is another name for the Jagannath Puri Rath Yatra?
- Gundicha Yatra

Q.7. How long do Lord Jagannath, Lord Balabhadra, and Devi Subhadra stay at the Gundicha Temple during the Rath Yatra?
- 8 days

Q.8. Apart from Bangladesh, which other countries have also dropped their fixed exchange rates this year?
- Pakistan, Egypt, and Lebanon

Q.9. What was the reason behind Moody’s downgrade of Bangladesh’s ratings?
- High inflation and weak economic performance

Q.10. Which international lender demanded Bangladesh to float its currency in exchange for more funds?
- International Monetary Fund (IMF)

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Top 31 Headlines : 22 SEPT 2023 #DailyNews

🌎 World

- Nepal Electricity Authority exports power worth over Rs 5.43 billion to India

- Sri Lanka’s Transport Ministry signs contract with India’s IRCON International Limited for Signalling system

- Collaborative Efforts Between India and UAE Essential for Efficient Food Logistics and Security," States Minhaj Alam, Additional Secretary, MoFPI at Future Food Forum, UAE

- ICG's ‘Samudra Prahari’ carries out Pollution Response Table-Top exercise & demonstration at Khlong Toei Port in Thailand

- Bangladesh government permits traders to sell 4,000 metric tonnes of Hilsa fish to India

🇮🇳 India

- India temporarily suspends visa services including E-visa for Canadian citizens citing security threats

- Union Minister Kailash Choudhary launches PM KISAN AI-Chatbot (Kisan e-Mitra) in New Delhi

- 4th Nadi Utsav will commence today at Indira Gandhi National Centre for the Arts in New Delhi

- ISRO prepares to revive Chandrayaan 3's Lander and Rover on Moon from sleep during lunar sunrise

- India to host International Congress on Chemistry of Cement in 2027 in New Delhi

- Singapore - India annual Naval Maritime Bilateral Exercise between Indian Navy & Republic of Singapore Navy starts

- India Global Forum and World Governments Summit signed MoU to develop Emerging Economies Programme

🗾 State

- Mizoram: Govt appoints retired IPS officer John Neihlaia as State Chief Information Commissioner

- Maharashtra: Luxury Deccan Odyssey train is back on track after COVID-19-induced break for over 3 years

- SC refuses to intervene between Karnataka and Tamil Nadu in Cauvery water dispute

- Haryana govt to install petrol pumps on the land adjacent to 11 more jails in cooperation with Indian Oil Corporation

- J&K: Officials claim to found world’s oldest Cedar tree in Doda district, project it to be declared as heritage site

- CM Shivraj Singh Chouhan unveils 108 ft high Statue of Adi Shankaracharya at Omkareshwar, MP

- TS-RTC introduces 25 Electric Green Metro Luxury AC buses in Hyderabad

🏏 Sports

- Asian Games: Harmanpreet Singh and Lovlina Borgohain to be flag-bearers of Indian contingent in Hangzhou on Saturday

- Asian Games: Indian men's football team beat Bangladesh 1-0 in Hangzhou

- Rahul Dravid blames four-fielder rule and use of two new balls for death of part-time bowlers

- If sportswashing is going to increase my GDP by 1%, then we’ll continue sportswashing: Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman

- Sad Lionel Messi exits in first half of Inter Miami match due to ‘old injury’

📊 Business

- Household debt doubles in FY23, savings more than halves to 5.15% of GDP

- Kia India to hike Seltos, Carens prices by up to 2% from October

- Liberty General Insurance appoints Parag Ved as CEO

- Mahindra & Mahindra’s Canada-based associate firm winds up

- Shares of EMS Ltd list at 33.7% premium on bourses

- BYJU’S India CEO Mrinal Mohit quits, Arjun Mohan takes over charge

- Goldman Sachs pays Rs 26.44 lakh to settle FPI guidelines violation case with Sebi

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🌎 World

- Over one lakh people flee Nagorno-Karabakh region: Armenia

- Emergency declared in New York City over strong storms bring flash flooding

- Polling for run-off between top two Presidential candidates underway in Maldives

- Man dies in Australia after whale collides with boat

- Italy and Libya resume commercial flights after 10-year hiatus, officials say

🇮🇳 India

- 30th edition of Singapore-India Maritime Bilateral Exercise successfully concludes in Singapore

- Govt extends tenure of Central Board of Direct Taxes chairman Nitin Gupta till June 2024

- New Delhi: Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan launches Bharatiya Bhasha Utsav and Technology & Bharatiya Bhasha Summit

- Central Railway's Mumbai Division's staff cleaned Kakinada Port Exp train within 7 min

- 50 aircraft and helicopters showcase prowess of IAF at Bhopal in Madhya Pradesh to celebrate IAF’s 91th anniversary

- Home Minister Amit Shah to inaugurate development works worth 1,600 crore rupees in Gandhinagar, Gujarat

🗾 State

- Monsoon season in the country ended with 94.4% rainfall from June to September 2023: IMD

- J&K: LG Manoj Sinha interacts with citizens during ‘’LG’s Mulaqaat- Live Public Grievance Hearing’’

- Kerala: NIA files chargesheet against Shahrukh Saifi in connection with Elathur train arson case

- Union Minister Amit Shah inaugurates permanent campus of NIPER Ahmedabad in Gandhinagar

- CBI to inquire Mukroh firing, CM's of Assam and Meghalaya to visit Khanduli by October end

- Regional Conference of North Region-1 on Contemporary Judicial Developments & Strengthening Justice through Law and Technology to be held in Nainital

🏏 Sports

- PM Modi congratulates Indian athletes Kartik Kumar and Gulveer Singh for their outstanding performance in Asian Games

- Indian men's football team wins SAFF Under-19 Championship

- PM Modi congratulates Tennis players Rohan Bopanna and Rutuja Bhosale on winning Gold medal at Asian Games 2023

- ICC announces official mascots 'Blaze' and 'Tonk' for Cricket World Cup 2023 after fans vote

- Cristiano Ronaldo leads Al Nassr teammates, fans to Viking Clap celebrations

📊 Business

- RBI extends deadline to exchange Rs 2000 currency notes till October 7

- FinMin notifies Oct 1 date for implementing amended provisions for e-gaming

- A M Naik steps down as chairman of L&T Group

- Govt has allocated Rs 100 cr for Aspirational Blocks Programme this fiscal: Official

- Bengaluru Police bust Rs 854 crore cyber investment fraud, arrest six people

- Rohit & Co's stellar show catalyses Disney+ Hotstar's sponsorship revenues for ODI World Cup

- Oyo founder Ritesh Agarwal becomes the youngest shark on ‘Shark Tank India 3’

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1. Infirmity (Noun) : दुर्बलता: A physical weakness or ailment
Synonyms : Frailty , Affliction , Malady
Antonyms : Strength
Example Sentence : The infirmities of age were coming fast upon him.

2. Convention : सम्मेलन :A meeting or formal assembly, as of representatives or delegates, for discussion of and action on particular matters of common concern
Synonyms : Protocol , Conference , Meeting
Antonyms : Altercation
Example Sentence : The Democratic National Convention will meet next week to announce their party's candidate for president.

3. Consensus (Noun) : सर्वसम्मति: Agreement among a group of people
Synonyms : Harmony , Concord , Unison
Antonyms : Disagreement , Conflict
Example Sentence : You would need a very large consensus of the people for that to happen.

4. Painstaking (Adjective) : (श्रमसाध्य): careful
Synonyms : meticulous, thorough
Antonyms : careless
Example Sentence : He gave painstaking attention to detail.

5. Cryptic (Adjective) : (रहस्यपूर्ण): enigmatic
Synonyms : mysterious, confusing
Antonyms : straightforward
Example Sentence : He found his boss's utterances too cryptic.

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Daily Top 10 General Awareness Quiz : 29 SEPT 2023 #DailyQuiz

Q.1. Which segment of the population is targeted by the Union Unnati account introduced by Union Bank of India?
- Women entrepreneurs and professionals

Q.2. Where did C.A. Bhavani Devi secure India’s first-ever medal at the Asian fencing championships?
- Wuxi, China

Q.3. Each year on June 21, the International Day of Celebration for the Solstice is observed. How many solstices occur in a year?
- Two

Q.4. Which country recently became the first central European nation to legalize same-sex marriage?
- Estonia

Q.5. What is the primary cause of sickle cell disease?
- Genetic mutation

Q.6. Which Muslim community is closely associated with the Al-Hakim Mosque?
- Dawoodi Bohra Muslims

Q.7. Where was the 1,000-year-old ‘dwarapala’ sculpture discovered?
- Siddipet, Telangana

Q.8. What is the purpose of the USD 255.5 million loan granted by the World Bank to India?
- Improving technical education

Q.9. According to the Global Startup Ecosystem Report 2023, which city holds the top position in the global startup ecosystem rankings?
- Silicon Valley

Q.10. Which city secured the 20th position in the Global Startup Ecosystem Report 2023 (GSER 2023)?
- Bengaluru

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Daily Top 10 General Awareness Quiz : 28 SEPT 2023 #DailyQuiz

Q.1. Pakistan has constituted a negotiation committee to finalize a deal for the handover of its Karachi port terminals as part of its efforts to raise emergency funds. Which country has shown interest in acquiring Karachi port terminals?
- United Arab Emirates

Q.2. According to the Randstad Employer Brand Research (REBR) 2023, which company emerged as India’s most attractive employer brand?
- Tata Power

Q.3. What are the three most important drivers for the Indian workforce when choosing an employer, as per the REBR 2023?
- Work-life balance, good reputation, and attractive salary

Q.4. What is the objective of the Prime Minister’s Employment Generation Program (PMEGP)?
- To facilitate the establishment of micro-enterprises

Q.5. Which agency serves as the national level nodal agency for implementing PMEGP?
- Khadi and Village Industries Commission (KVIC)

Q.6. Which sectors will receive special focus for empowering women entrepreneurs through the UNDP and DAY-NULM partnership?
- Care economy, digital economy, electric mobility, waste management, and food packaging

Q.7. What will be the duration of the project under the UNDP and DAY-NULM partnership?
- 3 years

Q.8. Who are the special category applicants eligible for a higher subsidy under PMEGP?
- Applicants from aspirational districts and transgender individuals

Q.9. China has once again blocked a proposal put forward by India and the United States at the United Nations Security Council to designate Sajid Mir, as a global terrorist. Which terrorist organization is Sajid Mir associated with?
- Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT)

Q.10. When is United Nations Public Service Day celebrated?
- June 23

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Top 32 Headlines : 28 SEPT 2023 #DailyNews

🌎 World

- Coastguard of Philippines urges country's fishermen to keep operating at Scarborough Shoal and other sites in South China Sea

- Writers Guild of America calls off monthslong strike after Hollywood’s writers union approved a contract agreement with studios

- Former US President Donald Trump finds liable for fraud in New York civil case

- Gulf Nations Brace for Prolonged Period of Elevated Interest Rates Following Fed's Lead

- Dubai Unveils Comprehensive Guide to Generative AI in Media at the 21st Arab Media Forum

🇮🇳 India

- Swachh Bharat became big campaign in last 9 years & everyone contributed to it including children: PM Modi

- NIA conducts raids at multiple locations in Punjab, Haryana, Delhi-NCR, Rajasthan, Uttarakhand and UP in connection with Khalistani-gangster nexus

- MoS Dr. Jitendra Singh launches Capacity Building Plan for Govt Employees at DoPT Headquarters in New Delhi

- NHRC issues a notice to Bihar Govt over reported assault of an SC woman on failing to pay interest on a loan in Patna

- SC issues directions to Central & State govts to ensure effective implementation of HIV & AIDS (Prevention and Control) Act, 2017 (HIV Act)

- GeM to soon launch a mobile-based inclusive lending platform GEM Sahay 2.0

- Viet Jet services to begin between Tiruchirapalli & Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam from 1st October 2023

🗾 State

- World Tourism Day: Talao village of Jhajjar district recognised as ‘Best Tourism Village 2023’ in Bronze category

- Maha Govt declares Friday, 29th September, as a govt holiday to mark simultaneous occurrence of Anant Chaturdashi & Eid-e-Milad on Thursday, 28th September

- Sikkim CM PS Tamang lays foundation stone for 2 major projects as part of his ongoing Janta Bhet Karyakram in Mangan district

- Nagaland police place 43 police personnel on suspension under Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act

- First Helicopter Service between Churachandpur & Mualpui Helipad, Aizawl started today under Union Ministry of Home Affairs’ helicopter service scheme

- Tripura: Swachhata Hi Seva Abhiyan to continue till Gandhi Jayanti on 2nd October under the aegis of Swachh Bharat Mission

🏏 Sports

- SAFF Under-19: Indian football team beat hosts Nepal 3-2 in penalty shootout & enters final

- Asian Games 2023, Hangzhou: India's overall medal tally reaches 22 with addition of 2 gold, 3 silver & 3 bronze on Day 4

- Bangladesh cricket team embarks on journey to India for cricketing extravaganza

- Asian Games: Dipendra Singh breaks Yuvraj Singh’s record, smashes fifty in just 9 balls

- Big stage for big player: DY Patil to host Mumbai FC’s game against Neymar-starring AL-Hilal

📊 Business

- Gift Nifty sets record single day turnover of $15.25 billion

- Adani Ports to buy back another $195 million of bonds

- Zepto most preferred startup for professionals in India: LinkedIn ranking

- Signature Global shares jump 19% in debut trade

- BYJU’s to lay off up to 3,500 employees this fiscal

- Hyundai and Kia recall nearly 3.4 mn vehicles due to fire risk and urge owners to park outdoors

- Dixon signs agreement with Xiaomi to manufacture products at Noida unit

- Google, Facebook, Edtech companies may have to pay up to 18% IGST

- Tata AIG General, HDFC Ergo raising Rs 800 crore debt

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1. Comprehensive (Adjective) : (व्यापक): inclusive
Synonyms : all-inclusive complete
Antonyms : partial
Example Sentence : Her collection of photographs was anything but comprehensive.

2. Harbour (Verb) : (आश्रय देना): shelter
Synonyms : conceal, hide
Antonyms : hand over
Example Sentence : He was suspected of harbouring an escaped prisoner.

3. Seizure (Noun) : (अभिग्रहण): confiscation
Synonyms : impounding, commandeering
Antonyms : restitution
Example Sentence : Cowed by the bold seizure of the leaders, the states of Holland submitted.

4. Precede (Verb) : (पूर्व में होना): lead up to
Synonyms : pave the way for, set the scene for
Antonyms : follow
Example Sentence : A gun battle had preceded the explosions.

5. Dissonance (Noun) : मतभेद: Lack of agreement or harmony between people or things.
Synonyms : Discord , Disparity , Conflict , Incongruity
Antonyms : Harmony , Agreement , Peace
Example Sentence : His cruel abuse showed a dissonance with his loving words.

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Daily Top 10 General Awareness Quiz : 26 SEPT 2023 #DailyQuiz

Q.1. How will the Indigenous Air Independent Propulsion (AIP) System benefit the endurance of conventional submarines?
- By significantly improving their operational range

Q.2. The International Day of Women in Diplomacy is observed annually on June 24. What is the theme for the International Day of Women in Diplomacy 2023 Inaugural Forum?
- Breaking Barriers, Shaping the Future: Women in Diplomacy for Sustainable Development

Q.3. World Olympic Day is observed globally on June 23. The theme of Olympic Day 2023 is ‘Let’s Move,’ which aims to inspire people around the world to make time for daily physical activity. Where is the headquarters of the International Olympic Committee located?
- Lausanne, Switzerland

Q.4. Which organization partnered with Paytm Payment Services Limited for the creation of a startup eWhat is the name of the collaborative platform launched between India and the United States in the defense sector?
- INDUS X

Q.5. The Competition Commission of India (CCI) was founded in 2003 under the provisions of the Competition Act, 2002. Which ministry does the CCI come under?
- Ministry of Commerce and Industry

Q.6. Which sector showed the highest growth in merchandise exports in May 2023 compared to May 2022?
- Electronic Goods

Q.7. What is Fitch’s revised GDP forecast for India for the financial year 2023-24?
- 6.3%

Q.8. What is the main objective of the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed between GE Aerospace and HAL?
- To produce fighter jet engines for the Indian Air Force (IAF)

Q.9. What milestone did the UK’s public sector net debt reach in May 2023?
- 100% of GDP

Q.10. How might the high debt and inflation impact government spending?
- Increased debt interest payments

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Top 30 Headlines : 26 SEPT 2023 #DailyNews

🌎 World

- Philippines removes Chinese barrier at disputed shoal in 'special operation'

- Mexico makes agreement with US to deport migrants from its border

- Israeli airstrikes struck militant sites in Gaza for third straight day

- US issues record 90,000 student visas in India in three months

- Karabakh’s 120,000 Armenians will leave for Armenia, leadership says

🇮🇳 India

- PM Modi to distribute 51,000 appointment letters to newly inducted recruits on Tuesday

- First C-295 MW transport aircraft formally inducted into Indian Air Force

- Union Minister RK Singh inaugurates India Energy Summit 2023 in New Delhi; Asserts, India to achieve 500 GW renewable energy target ahead of 2030 deadline

- Phase II of ‘Amazon Future Engineer Programme’ launched in 54 Eklavya Model Residential Schools

- Unified Registration Portal for GOBARdhan introduced to streamline registration of Compressed Bio-Gas and biogas plants nationwide

- India Smart Cities Conclave 2023 to be held from Tuesday in Indore

- Union Minister Mansukh Mandaviya to launch National Policy on R&D and Innovation in Pharma-MedTech Sector

🗾 State

- Delegation of Uttarakhand govt under leadership of CM Pushkar Singh Dhami leaves for Britain

- Haryana CM Manohar Lal inaugurates construction work of Sri Guru Tegh Bahadur Sahib Govt Medical College

- AIADMK announces formal split from NDA alliance in Tamil Nadu

- ED raids at houses and offices of former leaders and others associated with banned PFI in Kerala

- Kishore Biyani moves Bombay High Court against forensic audit of Future Retail

🏏 Sports

- PM Modi congratulates 10m Air Rifle Men's Team for winning gold medal at Asian Games 2022

- Indian Women's Cricket team defeat Sri Lanka in final to clinch first-ever Asian Games gold medal in Hangzhou

- India beat Australia by 99 runs in second ODI to take unassailable 2-0 lead in three-match series

- Pakistan team gets Indian visas at 11th hour before leaving for World Cup

- Shubman Gill and Shardul Thakur rested from third ODI against Australia at Rajkot

📊 Business

- Govt extends time period for stock limits of tur and urad to 31st December

- NSE plans to extend F&O trading hours; seeks Sebi’s nod

- Power Grid Corp board okays raising up to Rs 2,250 cr via bonds to fund capex

- TCS expands partnership with Africa’s Standard Bank Group for security settlement operations

- Investments in Indian agri-tech startups fell 45% between FY22 and FY23: FSG Report

- Dabur promoter Burman family announces Rs 2,116 cr open offer for 26% stake in Religare

- Delta Corp shares tank 20% after gaming company receives tax notice of Rs 16,822 crore

- Godrej Properties sells around 670 flats worth over Rs 2,000 crore in new project in Noida

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📖 Daily English 5 Vocabulary Word

1. Indiscreet (Adjective) : अविवेकी: not careful or polite in what you say or do
Synonyms : unwise, imprudent
Antonyms : discreet, decorous
Example Sentence : Don't tell her any secrets; she's so indiscreet.

2. Conspicuous (Adjective) : विशिष्ट: clearly visible; attracting notice or attention
Synonyms : obvious, clear, plain, evident
Antonyms : invisible, unnoticeable, hidden
Example Sentence : The bank robber made the mistake of trying to escape in a conspicuous orange car.

3. Euphemism (Noun) : प्रियोक्ति : a word or phrase used to avoid saying an unpleasant or offensive word
Synonyms : metaphor, phrase, term, idiom, colloquialism
Antonyms : directness, straightforwardness, terseness
Example Sentence : "Senior citizen" is a euphemism for "old person“.

4. Stringent (Adjective) : कठोर: strict, precise, and exacting (of regulations, requirements, or conditions)
Synonyms : strict, rigorous, rigid
Antonyms : lenient, flexible
Example Sentence : The quantity of exports has declined since the early 80s due to the stringent procedures by the government.

5. Magnanimous (Adjective) : उदारवादी, दयालु
Synonyms : Generous, Noble
Antonyms : Mean-spirited, Selfish
Example Sentence : The magnanimous leader forgave his political opponents and even helped them in their times of need.

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Top 31 Headlines : 25 SEPT 2023 #DailyNews

🌎 World

- NASA's first asteroid samples land on Earth after release from spacecraft

- Institute of Chartered Accountant of India Dubai Chapter Event Celebrates Entrepreneurial Journeys from Bits to Billion

- European Commission asks Poland for clarification amid reports of alleged cash-for-visas scandal

- Documentary film on Rabindranath Tagore premiered in Bangladesh

- Netanyahu tells UN that Israel is ‘on the cusp’ of an historic agreement with Saudi Arabia

🇮🇳 India

- National Health Authority and Health Ministry to organize 2-day Arogya Manthan event in Delhi on Monday

- The 19th edition of YUDH ABHYAS will be conducted in Alaska, USA from Monday

- Indian Air Force, Drone Federation of India to co-host Bharat Drone Shakti- 2023 at the Indian Air Force airbase at Hindon in Ghaziabad district of Uttar Pradesh on Monday

- Central govt offices free 423 acres of space in 2 years

- Home Minister Amit Shah to preside over 31st meeting of Northern Zonal Council in Amritsar, Punjab on Tuesday

- EAM S Jaishankar meets his Egyptian counterpart Sameh Shoukry in New York on sidelines of UN General Assembly

🗾 State

- Maharashtra govt announces Rs 10,000 compensation for flood-hit families in Nagpur

- UP govt will provide all kinds of facilities to investors in the state, says CM Yogi Adityanath

- Veteran director of Malayalam cinema K G George passes away in Kochi

- Nipah Virus : District authorities in Kozhikode to resume regular classes in all educational institutions from Sep 24 except in containment zones

- MSRTC sets Rs 2 crore reserve price for Borivali Nancy Colony bus port redevelopment

- New Vande Bharat train from Hyderabad to Bengaluru to reduce travel time by three hours

🏏 Sports

- India bag 5 medals on Day One of Asian Games at Hangzhou in China

- Asian Games: Nikhat Zareen starts campaign by outboxing World Champion silver medallist Nguyen Thi Tam

- Men's Hockey: India defeat Uzbekistan 16-0 in its opening Asian Games 2023 Pool A match

- Suryakumar Yadav hits 4 back to back sixes off Cameron Green in 2nd ODI vs Australia

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

- Marco Bezzecchi wins Indian Grand Prix as Bagnaia crash opens up championship

📊 Business

- Deadline to add nominees for mutual fund investors, demat account holders ends on Sep 30

- Eight of top 10 firms lose Rs 2.28 lakh cr in mcap; HDFC Bank, Reliance biggest laggards

- ICICI Lombard appoints Sanjeev Mantri as MD & CEO of company

- Luxury carmakers Mercedes, Lexus, Audi expect bumper sales in festive period

- As many as 412 infra projects show cost overruns of Rs 4.77 lakh crore in Aug: Official report

- PVR Inox sees strong second quarter for cinema exhibitors

- Appliances and consumer electronics sales expected to grow 20% during festivals backed by cricket World Cup

- After BPCL, ONGC signs up HPCL for sale of oil from Mumbai offshore fields

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1. Polarisation (Noun) : ध्रुवीकरण: division into two sharply contrasting groups or sets of opinions or beliefs
Synonyms : separation, split, division, divergence
Antonyms : union, sameness, accord, convergence
Example Sentence : Polarization between the husband and wife’s financial spending was caused by differences in opinion on saving.

2. Foment (Verb) : भड़काना : instigate or stir up (an undesirable or violent sentiment or course of action)
Synonyms : provoke, incite, trigger
Antonyms : calm, cease, depress, constrain
Example Sentence : Despite popular beliefs, the police are here to keep people calm, not to foment violence.

3. Garner (Verb) : एकत्र करना : to collect something, usually after much work or with difficulty
Synonyms : collect, gather, amass, assemble, accumulate
Antonyms : disperse, scatter, dissipate
Example Sentence : Sadly, Jim Waters could not garner enough votes to carry the election.

4. Brazen (Adjective) : बेशर्म : bold and without shame
Synonyms : impudent, bold, audacious
Antonyms : timid, meek, shy, humble
Example Sentence : In a brazen assault, the gang fired their weapons at the policeman

5. 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.

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Daily Top 10 General Awareness Quiz : 23 SEPT 2023 #DailyQuiz

Q.1. Which of the following is a characteristic of a managed currency?
- Setting a target range for the exchange rate

Q.2. What is a free and floating currency?
- A currency whose value is determined by market forces

Q.3. Which currency regime aims to stabilize import prices?
- Controlled currency

Q.4. What is the total number of new employees added under the ESI Scheme in April 2023?
- 17.88 lakh

Q.5. What does the gender-wise analysis of the payroll data reveal about female employee enrollment in April 2023?
- Increase in female enrollment

Q.6. Which company claimed the title of the most valuable private sector company in India according to the Hurun India’s ‘2022 Burgundy Private Hurun India 500’ list?
- Reliance Industries Limited

Q.7. Which country holds the largest share of Pakistan’s foreign debt?
- China

Q.8. Who led the historic yoga session at the United Nations Headquarters to commemorate the 9th International Day of Yoga?
- Prime Minister Narendra Modi

Q.9. What is the primary factor that determines the length of daylight on the longest day of the year?
- Tilt of Earth’s axis

Q.10. Which astronomical event marks the changing seasons and influences the length of daylight?
- Equinox

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Top 32 Headlines : 23 SEPT 2023 #DailyNews

🌎 World

- Ukrainian missile and two drones shot down near coast of Crimea, says Russia

- G4 countries call for expansion of UN Security Council

- Secretary in MEA, Dammu Ravi attends Sherpas meeting of India, Israel, United Arab Emirates, US I2U2 countries in New York

- ‘Free From Food’ Dubai event draws to successful close

- Iran parades new ‘longest-range’ drone on Iraq war anniversary: state media

- Ukrainian missile strikes headquarters of Russia’s Black Sea Fleet, building smolders

🇮🇳 India

- India lodges strong protest against China's obstruction of some of Indian sportspersons from Asian Games

- Govt increases ex-gratia relief in train accidents by 10 times

- Fourth G-20 Infrastructure Working Group meeting concludes in Khajuraho

- Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar to visit Rajasthan on Saturday

- Over 8 lakh Ayushman Cards were generated in 5 days of Ayushman Bhav Campaign: Union Minister Bharati Pravin Pawar

- JD(S) joins BJP-led NDA after Kumaraswamy meets JP Nadda, Amit Shah

- PM Modi to inaugurate two day International Lawyers Conference in Delhi on Saturday

🗾 State

- Amrit Kalash Yatra, as part of 'Majhi Mati Maja Desh' campaign organized in Navi Mumbai

- Major fire breaks out in Heera Panna Mall in Mumbai yesterday

- Haryana Education Minister welcomes and expresses appreciation for passing of Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam bill

- Haryana has set ambitious targets, aiming to contribute approximately Rs 14 lakh crore to national GDP by 2024-25: CM Manohar Lal

- Kerala's second Vande Bharat train to start from Kasaragod to Thiruvananthapuram

- J&K government gives six-month extension to Justice GD Sharma-led commission to review reservations for different categories

🏏 Sports

- India defeat Australia by 5 wickets in 1st ODI of 3-match series in Mohali

- Asian Games: India storm into quarterfinal of Men's Volleyball beating Chinese Taipei 3-0

- ODI World Cup 2023 winner to receive USD 4 million in prize money

- In Wrestling, India's Antim Panghal wins bronze medal at World Championships in Serbia

- India becomes No.1 ranked team in all formats after defeating Australia in 1st ODI

- Pakistan World Cup squad: Less-faster, less-sharper Hasan Ali to replace 150-kmph Naseem Shah

📊 Business

- Centre sells 18.09 Lakh MT of wheat under Open Market Sale Scheme (Domestic)

- JP Morgan to include India to its Emerging Markets bond index from June 2024

- Delta Corp gets intimation alleging tax liability of Rs 11,139 crore GST

- Sale of iPhone 15 sees 100% growth versus iPhone 14's on Day 1

- Banmali Agrawala new chairman of Tata Advanced Systems, co aims to scale up defence biz

- Karnataka Bank to raise Rs 1,500 cr in equity to fund growth

- McDonald's to raise royalty fees for new restaurant operators, for the first time in 3 decades

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📖 Daily English 5 Vocabulary Word

1. Formidable (Adjective) : दर्ज: causing you to have fear or respect for something or someone because that thing or person is large, powerful, or difficult
Synonyms : terrifying, frightening, intimidating
Antonyms : comforting, hopeful, positive
Example Sentence : Walking across a four-lane highway with my eyes closed is a formidable challenge!

2. Impetus (Noun) : प्रोत्साहन: something that encourages a particular activity or makes that activity more energetic or effective
Synonyms : encouragement, stimulus, momentum, catalyst
Antonyms : disincentive, discouragement, hindrance, deterrent, impediment
Example Sentence : The high crime rate was the impetus for the hiring of one hundred new police officers in our city.

3. Apartheid (Noun) : रंग-भेद : a system under which people of different races were kept separate by law, and white people were given more political rights and educational and other advantages
Synonyms : segregation, discrimination, racism,
Antonyms : integration, union, impartial
Example Sentence : Nelson Mandela helped to end Apartheid, which was racial discrimination in South Africa.

4. Pertinent (Adjective) : उचित : relevant or applicable to a particular matter; apposite
Synonyms : relevant, applicable, important, appropriate
Antonyms : irrelevant, impertinent, inapplicable, inappropriate
Example Sentence : To ensure a prompt reply, please include all pertinent details in your email.

5. Pandemonium (Noun) : हंगामा: wild and noisy disorder or confusion; uproar.
Synonyms : disturbance, turmoil, stir
Antonyms : calm, rest, tranquility, peace
Example Sentence : There was pandemonium in court as the judge gave his summing up.

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Daily Top 10 General Awareness Quiz : 21 SEPT 2023 #DailyQuiz

Q.1. Which Village Panchayat received the Best Village Panchayat award at the National Water Awards?
- Jagannadhapuram Village Panchayat (Telangana)

Q.2. What is the purpose of the World Bank’s $150 million loan for the Resilient Kerala Program?
- To address coastal erosion and shoreline changes

Q.3. Who is the World Bank’s Country Director for India?
- Auguste Tano Kouame

Q.4. Who will be conferred with the Gandhi Peace Prize for 2021?
- Gita Press

Q.5. Sustainable Gastronomy Day is celebrated on June 18 every year. What is the theme for Sustainable Gastronomy Day 2023?
- Local Flavours, Preserving Global Heritage

Q.6. When is the International Day for Countering Hate Speech observed?
- June 18

Q.7. What is the issue price of the Sovereign Gold Bonds 2023-24 (Series I)?
- Rs 5,926 per gram

Q.8. What is the investment tenure of the Sovereign Gold Bond Scheme?
- 8 years

Q.9. India lifted the Intercontinental Cup as it tamed a young Lebanon side by two second-half goals. Which stadium hosted the Intercontinental Cup final between India and Lebanon?
- Kalinga Stadium

Q.10. Which media organization received the second-best award in the Media category at the National Water Awards?
- Akashvani, Guwahati

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