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29/03/2022

MOST IMPORTANT VOCABULARY

1) Blunt (Verb) –
Definition: Weaken or reduce the force of
(something).

Synonyms: Dull, Deaden, Dampen
Antonyms: Intensify, Sharpen


2) Veritable (Adjective) --
Definition: Used for emphasis, often to qualify a
metaphor.

Synonyms: Authentic, Classic, Genuine and Real
Antonyms: Doubtful, Dubious and Equivocal

3) Stitch (Verb) –
Definition: Manipulate a situation so that someone
is placed at a disadvantage or wrongly blamed for
something.
Synonyms: Sew, Baste, Tack, Seam

4)Censor (Verb) --
Definition: Examine (a book, film, etc.) officially and
suppress unacceptable parts of it.

Synonyms: Blue-pencil, and Unpublished
Antonyms: Approve, Authorize, Sanction

5) Hazardous (Adjective) --
Definition: Risky; Dangerous.

Synonyms: Dangerous, Risky, Unsafe, Perilous
Antonyms: Safe, Secure, Certain

6) Squander (Verb) --
Definition: Waste (something, especially money or
time) in a reckless and foolish manner.

Synonyms: Waste, Misspend, Misuse,
Antonyms: Manage, Save

26/03/2022

MOST IMPORTANT CURRENT AFFAIRS OF 26TH MARCH, 2022
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1. India’s position in the World Air Quality Report-2021

The Swiss organization IQAir has released the World Air Quality Report-2021. According to this, New Delhi has been the most polluted capital of the world for the fourth year in a row. India has 63 of the most polluted cities in the world.

2. Wings India 2022

Wings India 2022 is being organized by the Ministry of Civil Aviation (MOCA) and FICCI from March 24 to March 27 at Begumpet Airport, Hyderabad. It will also endeavor to boost the aviation sector of the country and connect sellers, buyers, stakeholders and investors.

3. Step-Up to End TB- World TB Day Summit

On the occasion of World Tuberculosis Day, ‘Step-up to End TB – World TB Day Summit’ was organized by the Union Health Minister Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya.

4. International Day for the Right to Truth and the Dignity of the Victims

International Day of Right to Truth and Dignity of Victims Related to Gross Human Rights Violations is observed every year on 24 March. The recognition of this International Day has been given by the United Nations. The purpose of celebrating this day is to pay tribute to those people who gave up their selfishness and dedicated their lives in the struggle to promote and protect human rights for all.

5. The Abel prize for the year 2022 has been awarded to American Mathematician Dennis Parnell Sullivan.

6. Malaysia will host armed forces from 4 nations namely, Australia, New Zealand, Singapore and the United Kingdom in the annual Bersama Shield 2022 training exercise. Bersama means together in Malay.

7. The World Bank (International Bank for Reconstruction and Development, IBRD) has issued the Wildlife Conservation Bond (WCB) to support of South Africa’s efforts to conserve endangered species of Black Rhino.

8. Mario Marcel, the Governor of the Central Bank of Chile, has won the Governor of the year award at the Central Banking Awards 2022.

9.Central Government has set a target of about Rs 1 trillion for the National Bank for Financial Infrastructure and Development (NaBFID) for sanctioning loans to the infrastructure sector in the next financial year i.e 2022-23.

10. Hisashi Takeuchi (from Japan) has been appointed as the Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Maruti Suzuki for a period of three years with effect from April 1, 2022.

26/03/2022

MOST IMPORTANT VOCABULARY

1) Condign (Adjective) --
Definition: Being what is called for by accepted
standards of right and wrong

Synonyms: Competent, Deserved, Due, Fair
Antonyms: Undeserved, Undue, Unfair, and Unjust

2) Redound (Verb) –
Definition: Contribute greatly to (a person's credit
or honour)

Synonyms: Pan Out, Result
Antonyms: Backfire. Fizzle

3) Discrepancy (Noun) --
Definition: An illogical or surprising lack of
compatibility or similarity between two or more
facts.

Synonyms: Inconsistency, Difference, Disparity
Antonyms: Similarity, Correspondence

4) Detached (Adjective) -- अलगाया हुआ
Definition: Separate or disconnected.

Synonyms: Disconnected, Disengaged
Antonyms: Connected

5) Heyday (Noun) --
Definition: The period of a person's or thing's
greatest success, popularity, activity, or vigour.

Synonyms: Prime, Peak, Height, High point
Antonyms: Low point

6) Legatee (Noun) --
Definition: A person who receives a legacy.

Synonyms: Beneficiary, Inheritor, Heir

25/03/2022

MOST IMPORTANT VOCABULARY

1) Mockery (Noun) --
Definition: A poor, insincere, or insulting imitation
of something

Synonyms: Caricature, Cartoon, Farce
Antonyms: Applause, Approval, Commendation,
Praise

2) Imply (Verb) --
Definition: Indicate the truth or existence of
(something) by suggestion rather than explicit
reference.

Synonyms: Implicit, Indirect
Antonyms: Explicit, Direct

3) Q***r (Verb) --
Definition: Spoil or ruin (an agreement, event, or
situation).
'Queen' as Adjective-- strange, odd
Synonyms: Spoil, Damage, Impair, Harm
Antonyms: Apathetic, Casual, Cool, Detached

4) Vulnerable (Adjective) -
Definition: Exposed to the possibility of being
attacked or harmed, either physically or
emotionally.

Synonyms: Endangered, Unsafe and Unprotected
Antonyms: Well protected, Invulnerable, Resilient

5) Heinous (Adjective) --
Definition: (of a person or wrongful act, especially a
crime) utterly odious or wicked.

Synonyms: Odious, Wicked, Evil and Atrocious
Antonyms: Admirable

23/03/2022

MOST IMPORTANT VOCABULARY

1) Appendage (Noun) --
Definition: A thing that is added or attached to
something larger or more important.

Synonyms: Addition, Attachment, Adjunct,
Addendum
Antonyms: Essential, Necessity, Requirement

2) Animosity (Noun) --
Definition: Strong hostility

Synonyms: Antipathy, Hostility, Friction,
Antagonism
Antonyms: Goodwill, Friendship

3) Disengage (Verb) --
Definition: Separate or release (someone or
something) from something to which they are
attached or connected.

Synonyms: Remove, Detach, Disentangle,
Extricate
Antonyms: Attach, Connect

4) Appeasement (Noun) --
Definition: The action or process of appeasing.

Synonyms: Conciliation, Placation, Pacification,
Propitiation,
Antonyms: Provocation, Aggression

5) Strife (Noun) --
Definition: Angry or bitter disagreement over
fundamental issues; conflict.

Synonyms: Conflict, Friction, Discord,
Disagreement
Antonyms: Harmony, Peace, Cooperation

17/03/2022

MOST IMPORTANT VOCABULARY

1. Entail (Verb) –
Definition: Involve (something) as a necessary or inevitable part or consequence.

Synonyms: Necessitate, Make necessary,

2) Reputation (Noun) --
Definition: a widespread belief that someone or
something has a particular characteristic.

Synonyms: Character, Repute, Standing,

3) Retaliate (Verb) --
Definition: To punish in kind the wrongdoer
responsible for

Synonyms: Avenge, Redress, Requite

4) Gesture (Noun) --
Definition: An action performed to convey a feeling
or intention.
Synonyms: Action, Deed, Act, Move

5) Manoeuvre (Noun) --
Definition: A movement or series of moves
requiring skill and care.

Synonyms: Operation, Exercise, Activity, Move

6) Imminent (Adjective)
Definition: About to happen.

Synonyms: Impending, At hand, Close, Near,

16/03/2022

MOST IMPORTANT CURRENT AFFAIRS OF 16TH MARCH, 2022
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MOST IMPORTANT CURRENT AFFAIRS OF 16TH MARCH 2022

1. IT corridors to be set up in Kerala

Recently, Finance Minister K.N. Balagopal has given importance to the IT sector in the state in the budget presented in Kerala. Under this, the focus was also on the 5G network in the state.

2. Adavi Tribal Brand

A new brand ‘Adavi Tribal Brand’ has been launched for forest products from ‘Neelambur’ in the state of Kerala. This will help in promoting the sale of forest produce collected by Nilambur tribals.

3.New chairman of committee on ‘Chardham Project’

Recently, the Supreme Court has appointed A.K. Sikri as the chairman of the High Powered Committee on Chardham Project. This committee assesses the cumulative and independent impact of the Chardham Project on the Himalayan Valley.

4. India’s First Indigenous medicine for covid 19

India’s first indigenous medicine Vincov-19 has been prepared for the treatment of Kovid-19. It will soon be available in the market for the general public after positive results in clinical trials. The drug has been manufactured in collaboration with CSIR-Centre for Cellular & Molecular Biology (CCMB), VINS Bioproducts, and University of Hyderabad (UoH).

5. New chairperson of IRDAI

Recently Debashish Panda has been appointed as the new chairman of Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (IRDAI). This appointment of Debashish is for a term of three years.

6.New chairperson of IRDAI

Recently Debashish Panda has been appointed as the new chairman of Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (IRDAI). This appointment of Debashish is for a term of three years.

7. World Consumer Rights Day is celebrated on March 15 every year to raise global awareness about consumer rights and needs,and protect consumers across the globe against market abuses.

8. Indian Shuttler Lakshya Sen settled for silver after losing to Kunlavut Vitidsarn of Thailand, 18-21, 15-21, in the men’s singles final at the German Open 2022.

9. N Chandrasekaran, the chairman of Tata Sons, has been appointed as the chairman of Air India.

10. According to the National Family Health Survey (NFHS)-5, Odisha became top state in the list of full immunisations in India with 90.5% coverage under Mission Indradhanush.

16/03/2022

MOST IMPORTANT VOCABULARY

1) Escalation (Noun) --
Definition: an increase in the intensity or
seriousness of something; intensification.

Synonyms: Rise, Hike
Antonyms: Plunge, Relaxation

2) Obfuscation (Noun) –
Definition: The action of making something
obscure, unclear, or unintelligible.

Synonyms: Becloud, Befog,
Antonyms: Simplify, Streamlin

3) Parley (Noun) –
Definition: A conference between opposing sides in a dispute, especially a discussion of terms for an armistice.

Synonyms: Negotiation, Meeting

4) Bluff (Noun) –
Definition: An attempt to deceive someone into believing that one can or is going to do something.

Synonyms: Deception, Subterfuge
Antonyms: Diplomatic, Evasive

5) Dissuade (Verb) –
Definition: Persuade (someone) not to take a particular course of action.

Synonyms: Discourage, Deter
Antonyms: Persuade, Encourage