दुनिया के ये 30 FACTS

1: फिलिपिन्स में पाया जाने वाला बोया पक्षी
प्रकाश में रहने का इतना शौकीन होता है कि अपने
घोंसले के चारो और जुगनु भरकर लटका देता है.
2.वेटिकनसिटी दुनिया का सबसे छोटा देश है इसका
क्षेत्रफल 0.2 वर्ग मील है और इसकी आबादी लगभग
770 है. इनमें से कोई भी इसका परमानेंट नागरिक नही
है.
3.नील आर्मस्ट्राँग ने सबसे पहले अपना बाँया पैर
चँद्रमा पर रखा था और उस समय उनके दिल की धड़कन
156 बार प्रति मिनट थी.
4.धरती के गुरूत्वाकर्षण के कारण पर्वतों का 15,000
मीटर से ऊँचा होना संभव नही है.
5.रोम दुनिया का वो शहर है जिसकी आबादी ने
सबसे पहले 10 लाख का आकड़ा पार किया था.
6.1992 के क्रिकेट विश्वकप में इंग्लैंड को हराते हुए
जिम्बाब्वे ने बड़ा उल्टफेर कर दिया था. पहले
बल्लेबाजी करते हुए जिम्बाब्वे ने सिर्फ 134 रन बनाए
और इंग्लैंड का काम आसान कर दिया लेकिन हुआ
ऐसा नही, इंग्लैंड की टीम 125 रन पर ही ढेर हो गई.
7. 269 मीटर की ऊँचाई वाले टाइटैनिक को अगर
सीधा खड़ा कर दिया जाए तो यह अपने समय की हर
इमारत से ऊँचा होता .
8.टाइटैनिक की चिमनिया इतनी बड़ी थी कि इनमें
से दो ट्रेने गुजर सकती थी.
9.सिगरेट लाइटर की खोज माचिस से पहले हुई थी.
10.हमारे ऊँगलीयों के निशानों की तरह हमारी
जुबान के भी निशान भिन्न होते है.
11.विश्व में अभी भी 30 प्रतीशत लोग ऐसे है
जिन्होंने कभी मोबाइल का प्रयोग नही किया.
12.औसतन हर दिन 12 नव-जन्में बच्चे किसी ओर मां-
बाप को दें दिए जाते हैं.
13.आईसलैंड में पालतू कुत्ता रखना क़ानून के विरूद्ध है.
14.Righted-handed लोग औसतन left-handed लोगों
से 9 साल ज्यादा जीते हैं.
15.शहद एक एकलौता ऐसा खाद्य पदार्थ है जो कि
हजारों सालों तक खराब नही होता. Egypt के
पिरामिडों में फैरो बादशाह की क्रब में पाया गया
शहद जब खोजी वैज्ञानिकों द्वारा चखा गया तब
भी वह उतना हीस्वादिष्ट था. बस उसे थोडा गरम
करने की जरूरत थी.
16.एक औसतन लैड की पेंसिल से अगर एक लाइन
खींची जाए तो वह 35 किलोमीटर लंम्बी होगी
जिससे 50,000 अंग्रेजी शब्द लिखें जा सकते है.
17.एक समुद्री केकडे का दिल उसके सिर में होता है.
18.गोरिल्ला एक दिन मे ज्यादा से ज्यादा 14 घंटे
सोते है.
19.हर साल लोग साँपों के ज्यादा मधु मक्खियों
द्वारा काटे जाने  से मारे जाते है.
20.कुछ कीड़े भोजन ना मिलने पर खुद को ही खा
जाते हैं.
21.कुछ शेर दिन में 50 बार सहवास करते है.
22.तितलियाँ किसी वस्तु का स्वाद अपने पैरों से
चखती है.
23.1386 ईसवी में फ्रांस में लोगो द्वारा एक सुअर
को एक बच्चे के क़त्ल के दोष में फाँसी पर लटका
दिया गया था.
24.मानव गर्भनिरोधक गोलियां गोरिल्ला पर
भी काम करती है.
25.एक गिलहरी की उम्र 9 साल तक होती है.
26.क्या आप जानते है छिपकली का दिल 1 मिनट में
1000 बार धड़कता है.
27.अगर एक बिच्छू पर थोड़ी सी मात्रा में भी
शराब या रस डाल दिया जाए तो यह पागल हो
जाएगा और खुद को डंक मार लेगा.
28.एक औसत मनुषय के लिए अपनी ही कुहनी चाट
पाना असंभव है.
29.जो लोग इस को पढ़ रहे है उन में से 75 % से ज्यादा
लोग अपनी कुहनी चाटने की कोशिश करेगे.
30.अगर आप जोर से छीके तो आप अपनी पसली
तुडवा सकते हैं.
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2015: ग्रीस पर सामान्य ज्ञान क्विज

Banking Pathway 2015: ग्रीस पर सामान्य ज्ञान
क्विज
1. निम्नलिखित देशों में कौन सा देश यूरोजोन का
सदस्य नहीं है?
1) एस्टोनिया
2) आयरलैंड
3) सायप्रस
4) उपरोक्त में कोई नहीं
5) उपरोक्त सभी
2. ग्रीस, यूरो में कब शामिल हुआ?
1) 2003
2) 2002
3) 2001
4) 2000
5) उपरोक्त में से कोई नहीं
3. यूरोपियन यूनियन द्वारा मास्ट्रिच में यूरो कब
प्रस्तावित हुआ?
1) 1993
2) 1990
3) 1991
4) 1992
5) इनमें से कोई नहीं
4. यूरोपीय संघ (ईयू) के कितने सदस्य राज्यों के
राजनीतिक-आर्थिक संघ है?
1) 26
2) 29
3) 27
4) 28
5) इनमें से कोई नहीं
5. यूरोपीय आयोग के अध्यक्ष कौन है?
1) कारोलोस पपौलिअस
2) मार्टिन स्चुल्ज़
3) डोनाल्ड टस्क
4) जीन-क्लौड जन्च्कर
5) उपरोक्त में से कोई नहीं
6. ग्रीस, यूरोपियन यूनियन का हिस्सा किस वर्ष में
बना?
1) 1980
2) 1983
3) 1982
4) 1981
5) इनमें से कोई नहीं
7. यूरोपियन यूनियन में सबसे बड़ा देश कौन सा है?
1) इटली
2) फ्रांस
3) जर्मनी
4) यूनाइटेड किंगडम
5) उपरोक्त में से कोई नहीं
8. निम्न में से कौन ग्रीस का वर्तमान राष्ट्रपति है?
1) जॉर्ज पपन्द्रेऔ
2) प्रोकोपिस पावलोपौलोस
3) अन्टोनिस समरस
4) अलेक्सिस त्सिप्रस
5) उपरोक्त में से कोई नहीं
9. वर्तमान में ग्रीस में कौन सी पार्टी का शासन
है?
1) पेसटा
2) ट्राइका
3) सिरिजा
4) द्रच्मा
5) इनमें से कोई नहीं
10. यूरो को अपनाने से पहले ग्रीस की पूर्व मुद्रा
क्या थी?
1) सिरिजा
2) ट्राइका
3) द्रच्मा
4) पेसटा
5) इनमें से कोई नहीं
उत्तर:
1. (4)
2. (3)
3. (4)
4. (4)
5. (4)
6. (4)
7. (2)
8. (2)
9. (3)
10. (3)

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ज़िंदगी के 20 वर्ष हवा की तरह उड़ जाते हैं. फिर शुरू होती है नौकरी की खोज . ये नहीं वो , दूर नहीं पास . ऐसा करते 2-3 नौकरीयां छोड़ते पकड़ते , अंत में एक तय होती है. और ज़िंदगी में थोड़ी स्थिरता की शुरूआत होती है.

और हाथ में आता है पहली तनख्वाह का चेक , वह बैंक में जमा होता है और शुरू होता है अकाउंट में जमा होने वाले कुछ शून्यों का अंतहीन खेल.

इस तरह 2-3 वर्ष निकल जाते हैँ . 'वो' स्थिर होता है. बैंक में कुछ और शून्य जमा हो जाते हैं. इतने में आयु पच्चीस वर्ष हो जाते हैं.

विवाह की चर्चा शुरू हो जाती है. एक खुद की या माता पिता की पसंद की लड़की से यथा समय विवाह होता है और ज़िंदगी की राम कहानी शुरू हो जाती है.

शादी के पहले 2-3 साल नर्म , गुलाबी , रसीले और सपनीले गुज़रते हैं .
हाथों में हाथ डालकर बातें और रंग बिरंगे सपने . पर ये दिन जल्दी ही उड़ जाते हैं. और इसी समय शायद बैंक में कुछ शून्य कम होते हैं. क्योंकि थोड़ी मौजमस्ती, घूमनाफिरना , खरीदी होती है.

और फिर धीरे से बच्चे के आने की आहट होती है और वर्ष भर में पालना झूलने लगता है.

सारा ध्यान अब बच्चे पर केंद्रित हो जाता है. उसका खाना पीना , उठना बैठना , शु शु पाॅटी , उसके खिलौने, कपड़े और उसका लाड़ दुलार. समय कैसे फटाफट निकल जाता है.

इन सब में कब इसका हाथ उसके हाथ से निकल गया, बातें करना , घूमना फिरना कब बंद हो गया, दोनों को ही पता नहीं चला ?

इसी तरह उसकी सुबह होती गयी और. बच्चा बड़ा होता गया. .. वो बच्चे में व्यस्त होती गई और ये अपने काम में. घर की किस्त , गाड़ी की किस्त और बच्चे कि ज़िम्मेदारी . उसकी शिक्षा और भविष्य की सुविधा. और साथ ही बैंक में शून्य बढ़ाने का टेंशन. उसने पूरी तरह से अपने आप को काम में झोंक दिया.
बच्चे का स्कूल में एॅडमिशन हुआ और वह बड़ा होने लगा . उसका पूरा समय बच्चे के साथ बीतने लगा.

इतने में वो पैंतीस का हो गया. खूद का घर , गाड़ी और बैंक में कई सारे शून्य. फिर भी कुछ कमी है, पर वो क्या है समझ में नहीं आता. इस तरह उसकी चिढ़ चिढ़ बढ़ती जाती है और ये भी उदासीन रहने लगा.

दिन पर दिन बीतते गए , बच्चा बड़ा होता गया और उसका खुद का एक संसार तैयार हो गया. उसकी दसवीं आई और चली गयी. तब तक दोनों ही चालीस के हो गए. बैंक में शून्य बढ़ता ही जा रहा है.

एक नितांत एकांत क्षण में उसे गुज़रे दिन याद आते हैं और वो मौका देखकर उससे कहता है '
अरे ज़रा यहां आओ ,
पास बैठो .
चलो फिर एक बार हाथों में हाथ ले कर बातें करें , कहीं घूम के आएं .... उसने अजीब नज़रों से उसको देखा और कहा " तुम्हें कभी भी कुछ भी सूझता है . मुझे ढेर सा काम पड़ा है और तुम्हें बातों की सूझ रही है " . कमर में पल्लू खोंस कर वो निकल गई .

और फिर आता है पैंतालीसवां साल , आंखों पर चश्मा लग गया .बाल अपना काला रंग छोड़ने लगे, दिमाग में कुछ उलझनें शुरू ही थीं. . . . . बेटा अब काॅलेज में है. बैंक में शून्य बढ़ रहे हैं. उसने अपना नाम कीर्तन मंडली में डाल दिया और . . . .

बेटे का college खत्म हो गया , अपने पैरों पर खड़ा हो गया. अब उसके पर फूट गये और वो एक दिन परदेस उड़ गया...

अब उसके बालों का काला रंग और कभी कभी दिमाग भी साथ छोड़ने लगा.... उसे भी चश्मा लग गया था. अब वो उसे उम्र दराज़ लगने लगी क्योंकि वो खुद भी बूढ़ा हो रहा था.

पचपन के बाद साठ की ओर बढ़ना शुरू था. बैंक में अब कितने शून्य हो गए, उसे कुछ खबर नहीं है. बाहर आने जाने के कार्यक्रम अपने आप बंद होने लगे ।

गोली -दवाइयों का दिन और समय निश्चित होने लगा . डाॅक्टरों की तारीखें भी तय होने लगीं. बच्चे बड़े होंगे ये सोचकर लिया गया घर भी अब बोझ लगने लगा. बच्चे कब वापस आएंगे , अब बस यही हाथ रह गया था .

और फिर वो एक दिन आता है. वो सोफे पर लेटा ठंडी हवा का आनंद ले रहा था . वो शाम की दिया-बाती कर रही थी . वो देख रही थी कि वो सोफे पर लेटा है. इतने में फोन की घंटी बजी , उसने लपक के फोन उठाया . उस तरफ बेटा था. बेटा अपनी शादी की जानकारी देता है और बताता है कि अब वह परदेस में ही रहेगा. उसने बेटे से बैंक के शून्य के बारे में क्या करना यह पूछा. अब चूंकि विदेश के शून्य की तुलना में उसके शून्य बेटे के लिये शून्य हैं इसलिए उसने पिता को सलाह दी " एक काम करिये , इन पैसों का ट्रस्ट बनाकर वृद्धाश्रम को दे दीजिए और खुद भी वहीं रहीये". कुछ औपचारिक बातें करके बेटे ने फोन रख दिया.

वो पुनः सोफे पर आ कर बैठ गया. उसकी भी दिया बाती खत्म होने आई थी. उसने उसे आवाज़ दी " चलो आज फिर हाथों में हाथ ले के बातें करें "
वो तुरंत बोली " बस अभी आई " उसे विश्वास नहीं हुआ , चेहरा खुशी से चमक उठा , आंखें भर आईं , उसकी आंखों से गिरने लगे और गाल भीग गए .
अचानक आंखों की चमक फीकी हो गई और वो निस्तेज हो गया.

उसने शेष पूजा की और उसके पास आ कर बैठ गई, कहा " बोलो क्या बोल रहे थे " पर उसने कुछ नहीं कहा . उसने उसके शरीर को छू कर देखा . शरीर बिल्कुल ठंडा पड़ गया था और वो एकटक उसे देख रहा था .

क्षण भर को वो शून्य हो गई, क्या करूं उसे समझ में नहीं आया . लेकिन एक-दो मिनट में ही वो चैतन्य हो गई, धीरे से उठी और पूजाघर में गई . एक अगरबत्ती जलाई और ईश्वर को प्रणाम किया और फिर से सोफे पे आकर बैठ गई.

उसका ठंडा हाथ हाथों में लिया और बोली " चलो कहां घूमने जाना है और क्या बातें करनी हैं तम्हे " बोलो !! ऐसा कहते हुए उसकी आँखें भर आईं. वो एकटक उसे देखती रही , आंखों से अश्रुधारा बह निकली .
उसका सिर उसके कंधों पर गिर गया. ठंडी हवा का धीमा झोंका अभी भी चल रहा था ................

यही जिंदगी है ❓
नहीं।

संसाधनों का अधिक संचय न करें, ज्यादा चिंता न करें, सब अपना अपना नसीब ले कर आते हैं।अपने लिए भी जियो, वक्त निकालो।।।।।

Vocab-2

Vocabulary ✨✨

Vocabulary

1. Buoyant – Feel or behave in a cheerful way
Ex – You will feel more buoyant about the future than you have for a long time.
Syno – Sparkling, Vivacious, Happy, Glad

2. Charisma – A nature which can attract, influence and inspire people
Ex – He has no personal charisma to inspire people.
Syno – Charm, Presence, Aura

3. Tranquil – Calm and peaceful
Ex – The hotel is a haven of peace and tranquility.
Syno – Peaceful, Restful, Mild, Quiet

4. Perturbation – A small change in the movement, quality or behavior of something (an unusual change)
Ex – This message caused perturbation in the Middle East.
Syno – Worry

5. Exhort – To persuade or encourage hardly
Ex – Gandhiji exhorted his listeners to turn away from violence.
Syno – Urge, Encourage, Enjoin

6. Prattle – Foolish talk
Ex – Do you intend to keep up this childish prattle?
Syno – Chatter, Babble, Blather

7. Entice – Trying to persuade (To go to another place or do something)
Ex – They will entice doctors to move from the cities by paying them better salaries.
Syno – Tempt, Allure, Lure

8. Wretch – Unhappy, Unfortunate
Ex – I felt so wretched because I thought I might not see you again.
Syno – Miserable, sad, Sorrowful

9. Enfeebled – To become very weak
Ex – He find himself politically enfeebled.
Syno – Weaken, Prostrate, Disable

10. Pecuniary – Involvement of money
Ex – She denies obtaining a pecuniary advantage by deception.
Syno – Financial, Monetary, Fiscal

Eng+G.A.

[13:45, 7/26/2015] R.K.��������: [13:11, 7/26/2015] Sunzin: Important Organizations:

1. United Nation (UN) – is an intergovernmental organization established on 24 October 1945 to promote international co-operation. Headquarter – New York , Head – Ban ki-moon Member - South Sudan new member country . Total– 193 members

2. WTO (World Trade Org.) –Yemen new member country. Total – 160 members. Headquarter – Geneva, Switzerland, Head - Roberto Azevêdo

3. World Bank - The World Bank is a United Nations international financial institution that provides loans to developing countries for capital programs. Headquarter - Washington D.C. (United States) President – Jim Yong Kim Member - South Sudan new member country. Total– 188 members

4. IMF – The International Monetary Fund (IMF) is an international organization that was initiated in 1944 at the Bretton Woods Conference and formally created in 1945 by 29 member countries. Headquarter –Washington DC . (United States) President – Christine Lagarde Member - South Sudan new member country. Total– 188 members

5. European Union – Croatia new member country. Total– 28 member countries. Headquarter – Brussels, Belgium President of the European Commission: JeanClaude Juncker

6. Eurozone - The growth of the eurozone is an ongoing process within the European Union (EU). All Member states of the European Union, except for Denmark and the United Kingdom are obliged to adopt the euro as their sole currency once they meet the criteria. Member – The eurozone currently comprise 19 EU states. Note: i). Latvia becomes the 18th Member State to adopt the euro on 1 January 2014. ii. Lithuania has been approved for euro adoption on 1 January 2015.

7. ASEAN - Association of Southeast Asian Nations is a political and economic organisation of ten countries located in Southeast Asia, which was formed on 8 August 1967. Headquarter – Jakarta, Indonesia Member - 10 member countries (India is not the member of ASEAN)

8. APEC – Asia – Pacific Economic Cooperation –is a forum for 21 Pacific Rim member economies that seeks to promote free trade and economic cooperation throughout the Asia-Pacific region. It was established in 1989 Headquarter –Singapore Member – 21

9. OPEC (Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries) is an international organization and economic cartel whose mission is to coordinate the policies of the oil-producing countries. Headquarter –Vienna, Austria , Member - 12 member countries. President - Diezani Alison-Madueke

10. NATO (North Atlantic treaty Organization): NATO‘s essential purpose is to safeguard the freedom and security of its members through political and military means. Headquarter – Brussels, Belgium Member – 28 Member Countries.

11. SAARC (South Asian Association of Regional Co-Operation): is an economic and geopolitical organization of eight countries that are primarily located in South Asia or the Indian subcontinent. Headquarter – Kathmandu, Nepal – 8 Member Countries. Secretary-General: Arjun Bahadur Thapa.

12. ICJ (International Court of Justice): is the primary judicial branch of the United Nations. It is based in the Peace Palace in The Hague, Netherlands. Its main functions are to settle legal disputes submitted to it by states and to provide advisory opinions on legal questions submitted to it by duly authorized international branches, agencies, and the UN General Assembly. Headquarter The Hague, Netherlands
[13:19, 7/26/2015] Sunzin: STATIC GK CAPSULE

United Nations Headquarters International Organizations Headquarters

1. UNO (United Nations Org) New York

2. UNICEF New York

3. UNCTAD (United Nations Conference on Trade & Development) Geneva

4. WHO (World Health Org) Geneva

5. ILO (International Labour Org) Geneva

6. WMO (World Meteorological Org) Geneva

7. World Intellectual Property Org Geneva

8. International Standards Org. Geneva

9. IMF (International Monetary Fund) Washington DC

10. World Bank Washington DC

11. UNESCO (United Nations Educational Scientific and Cultural Org) Paris

12. OECD (Org. for Economic Cooperation and Dev.) Paris

13. UNIDO (United Nations Industrial Dev. Org) Vienna

14. IAEA (International Atomic Energy Agency) Vienna

15. OPEC(Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries) Vienna

16. Amnesty International London

17. Commonwealth of Nations London

18. IM(International Maritime Organization) London

19. ICJ (International Court of Justice) The Hague

20. FAO(Food and Agricultural Organization) Rome

21. NATO(North Atlantic Treaty Organization) Brussels

22. Transparency International Berlin

23. SAARC(South Asian Association for Regional Coop.) Kathmandu

24. ASEAN (Association of South East Asian Nations) Jakarta

25. APEC (Asia Pacific Economic Forum) Singapore

26. Organization of Islamic Cooperation Jeddah
[13:47, 7/26/2015] R.K.��������: 1. Buoyant – Feel or behave in a cheerful way
Ex – You will feel more buoyant about the future than you have for a long time.
Syno – Sparkling, Vivacious, Happy, Glad

2. Charisma – A nature which can attract, influence and inspire people
Ex – He has no personal charisma to inspire people.
Syno – Charm, Presence, Aura

3. Tranquil – Calm and peaceful
Ex – The hotel is a haven of peace and tranquility.
Syno – Peaceful, Restful, Mild, Quiet

4. Perturbation – A small change in the movement, quality or behavior of something (an unusual change)
Ex – This message caused perturbation in the Middle East.
Syno – Worry

5. Exhort – To persuade or encourage hardly
Ex – Gandhiji exhorted his listeners to turn away from violence.
Syno – Urge, Encourage, Enjoin

6. Prattle – Foolish talk
Ex – Do you intend to keep up this childish prattle?
Syno – Chatter, Babble, Blather

7. Entice – Trying to persuade (To go to another place or do something)
Ex – They will entice doctors to move from the cities by paying them better salaries.
Syno – Tempt, Allure, Lure

8. Wretch – Unhappy, Unfortunate
Ex – I felt so wretched because I thought I might not see you again.
Syno – Miserable, sad, Sorrowful

9. Enfeebled – To become very weak
Ex – He find himself politically enfeebled.
Syno – Weaken, Prostrate, Disable

10. Pecuniary – Involvement of money
Ex – She denies obtaining a pecuniary advantage by deception.
Syno – Financial, Monetary, Fiscal
[13:47, 7/26/2015] R.K.��������: 1. Rubric – A set of rules or instructions
Ex – The rubrics at the beginning of the chapters are intended to be humorous.
Syno – Caption, Head, Header, Title

2. Dismantle – To separate a structure into different parts
Ex –He asked for immediate help from the US to dismantle the warheads.
Syno – Deconstruct, Take apart, Break up

3. Pertinent – Relevant to a particular subject
Ex – She had asked some pertinent questions.
Syno – Suitable, Appropriate, Apposite

4. Flanked by – Things on both sides
Ex – Mr Modi was flanked by journalists.

5. Psyche – Mind and deepest feelings and attitudes
Ex – I will never really fathom the female psyche.
Syno – Soul, Spirit, Personality

6. Foe – Enemy

7. Sully – Dirty, Damaged
Ex – The Congress’s reputation has been sullied by scandals.
Syno – Taint, Defile, Soil, Tarnish, Stain

8. Persist – Continue to exist
Ex – These problems persisted for much of the decade.
Syno – Continue, Hold, Keep on

9. Triumphant – Someone who has gained a victory or succeeded on something
Ex – The captain’s voice was triumphant.
Syno – Jubilant, Exultant, Rejoice

10. Spoof – Something which seems as serious matter but is a joke
Ex – They proceeded to spoof Western intelligence with false information.
Syno – Sarcasm, Pastiche, Hoax, Burlesque

11. Lampoon – To criticize someone strongly (In humorous way)
Ex – He was lampooned for his short political views.
[13:47, 7/26/2015] R.K.��������: ��Answer key of error�� 11. 1; delete human.
12. 4; replace man with men
13. 2; replace by with from
14. 4
15. 5 
[13:47, 7/26/2015] R.K.��������: Find error

Nothing but record books (A)/ were set on fire in the building (B)/ and other things remained intact and hence we smell something fishy. (C)./ No error (D)

Please post the answer with plausible explanation.
Thanks a lot in advance.
[13:47, 7/26/2015] R.K.��������: Did not in place of never✅
[13:47, 7/26/2015] R.K.��������: Much exhausted✅
[13:47, 7/26/2015] R.K.��������: English word-meanings for today:
1.Baleful=harmful
2.Blare=loud sound
3.Bleat=cry of sheep/goat
4.Dacha=A Russian country cottage
5.Dainty=small,delicate and attractive
6.Daunting=difficult
7.Cynical=always disbelieving or doubting
8.Curt=rude and brief
9.Covetous=greedy
10.Emendation=The act of correction
11.Eminent=famous in one's profession
12.Enervate=to weaken
13.Incorrigible=cannot be rectified or habitual
14.Indecorous=showing lack of dignity or good manners,inelegant
15.Indigent=poor
16.Hiatus=a break or gap in a serious
17.Haughty=showing a sense of superiority about oneself and
18.Heed=careful attention
19.Legend=a story from past
20.Leviathan=the largest or most massive thing of its kind
21.Macabre=gruesome,horrible
22.Megalopolis=extensive heavily populated continuous urban area
23.Mendacity=falsehood
24.Naive=inexperienced,unrefined
25.Naivete=simplicity or inexperienced
26.Nefarious=wicked
27.Nettlesome=causing irritation or annoyance,easily irritated
28.Ophidian=like snake
29.Ophiolatry=worship of snakes
30.Opulent=abundant

Scheme launch by PM 2014

[11:22, 7/26/2015] T: Banking Quiz-Questions Related with BSBDA
1).Fullform of BSBDA ?
Ans-Basic Saving Bank Deposit Account
2. Aim of Introducing BSBDA ?
Ans- Financial Inclusion
3). No of Withdrawals free of charge through ATM's in BSBDA ?
Ans- 4 Withdrawals
4). Total Credits should not exceed in BSBDA?
Ans- 1,00,000 Rs ( in a year)
5). Maximum balance should not exceed in Account ?
Ans- 50,000 Rs (at any time)
6). Total Debits of cash withdrawal or transfer should not exceed in a month ?
Ans- 10,000 Rs
7).Validity of Basic Saving Bank Deposit Account?
Ans- 12 months ( later extended by another 12 months after providing proof of Officially Valid Document by a person)
8). Other Names of BSBDA ?
Ans- Small Accounts and Zero Balance Account
9). Foreign Remittances cannot be Credited to BSBDA without___
Ans- Completing Normal KYC Formalities
10). Guidelines issued by RBI for BSBDA on which date?
Ans- August 10, 2012
11) In Basic Saving Bank Deposit Account___
Ans- One can have Term/Fixed Deposit, Recurring Deposits etc accounts in the bank
12). Limit on the number no of deposits in BSBDA
Ans- There is no limit on the number no of deposits in BSBDA
13).If a customer has any other existing savings bank deposit account in that bank, he/she will be required to close it within____
Ans- 30 days from the date of opening a ‘Basic Savings Bank Deposit Account’.
14). Previously BSBDA was known as?
Ans- No Frill Accounts
15) Whether Foreign Banks in India are also required to open BSBDA for customers?
Ans-BSBDA is applicable to all scheduled commercial banks in India including foreign banks having branches in India.
16) Whether passbooks are also to be offered free to BSBDA holders?
Ans-Yes. BSBDA holders should be offered passbook facility free of charge.
17)If a customer of BSBDA agrees not to have ATM Debit card should the bank give ATM debit card by force?
Ans-ATM debit cards may be offered at the time of opening BSBDA and issued if the customer requests for the same in writing. Banks need not force ATM debit cards on such customers.
18) Whether balance enquiry in ATMs also should be counted within the four withdrawals permitted under BSBDA?
Ans-Balance enquiry through ATMs should not be counted in the four withdrawals allowed free of charge at ATMs.
19) Is there requirement of any initial minimum deposit while opening a BSBDA?
Ans-There is no requirement for any initial deposit for opening a BSBDA.
20) Are the banks free to levy annual ATM debit card charges?
Ans-Banks should offer the ATM debit cards free of charge and no annual fee should be levied on such cards.
[11:26, 7/26/2015] T: LIST OF SCHEMES STARTED BY OUR Prime Minister
*************************************************
1~प्रधानमंत्री जन~धन योजना~28 अगस्त 2014
2~डिजिटल इंडिया~21 अगस्त 2014
3~मेक इन इण्डिया~25 सितम्बर 2014
4~स्वच्छ भारत मिसन~2 अक्टूबर 2014
5~ सांसद आदर्श ग्राम योजना~11 अक्टूबर 2014
6~श्रमेव जयते~ 16 अक्टूबर 2014
7~जीवन प्रमाण(पेंसन भोगियों के लिए)~ 10 नवम्बर 2014
8~मिसन इंद्र धनुष(टीकाकरण)~ 25दिसम्बर 2014
9~निति(niti) आयोग~1 जनवरी 2015
10~पहल(प्रत्यक्ष हस्तांतरण)~ 1 जनवरी 2015
11~ह्रदय(समृध्दसांस्कृतिक विरासत संरक्षण व कायाकल्प)~21जनवरी 2015
12~बेटी बचाओ-बेटी पढ़ाओ~22 जनवरी 2015
13~सुकन्या समृध्धि योजना~22 जनवरी 2015
14~मृदा स्वास्थ कार्ड~19 फरवरी 2015
15~प्रधानमंत्रीकौशल विकाश~20 फरवरी 2015
16~प्रधानमंत्रीजीवन ज्योति~9 मई 2015
17~प्रधानमंत्रीसुरक्षा बीमा ~9 मई 2015
18~अटल पेंसन योजना~9 मई 2015
19~उस्ताद(usttad)(अल्पसंख्यक कारीगर)~ 14 मई 2015
20~कायाकल्प(जन स्वास्थ)~15 मई 2015
21~डीडी किसान चैनल~26 मई 2015

Sports trick

1‬: �� Cups and Trophies��

�� Basketball��

��Basalat Jha Trophy

��BC Gupta Trophy

��Federation Cup

��SM Arjuna Trophy

��Todd Memorial Trophy

��William Jones Cup

��Bangalore Blues Challenge Cup

��Nehru Cup

��Federation Cup

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[00:22, 7/26/2015] 1‬: �� Cups and Trophies��

�� Badminton��

��Aggarwal Cup

��Amrit Diwan Cup

��Asia Cup

��Australasia Cup

��Chaddha Cup

��European Cup

��Harilela Cup

��Ibrahim Rahimatollah Challenger Cup

��Konica Cup, Narang Cup

��SR Ruia Cup, Sophia Cup

��Kitiakara Cup, Thomas Cup

��Tunku Abdulrahman Cup

��Uber Cup

��World Cup

��Yonex Cup

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[00:22, 7/26/2015] ‪1‬: �� Cups and Trophies��

�� Cricket��

✔Anthony D' Mellow Trophy

✔Ashes

✔Asia Cup

✔Benson and Hedges Cup

✔Bose Trophy

✔Champions Trophy

✔Charminar Challenger Cup

✔CK Naidu Trophy

✔Cooch - Behar Trophy

✔Deodhar Trophy

✔Duleep Trophy

✔Gavaskar - Border Trophy

✔GD Birla Trophy

✔Gillette Cup

✔Ghulam Ahmand Trophy

✔Hakumat Rai Trophy

✔ICC World Cup, Irani Trophy

✔Interface Cup

✔Jawaharlal Nehru Cup

✔Lomboard World Challenge Cup

✔Mc Dowells Challenge Cup

✔Merchant Cup

✔Moin-ud-Dowla Cup

✔Nat West Trophy

✔Prudential Cup (World Cup)

✔Rani Jhansi Trophy

✔Ranji Trophy

✔Rohinton Baria Trophy

✔Rothmans Cup

✔Sahara Cup

✔Sharjah Cup

✔Sheesh Mahal Trophy

✔Sheffield Shield

✔Singer Cup

✔Sir Frank Worrel Trophy

✔Texaco Cup

✔Titan Cup

✔Vijay Hazare Trophy

✔Vijay Merchant Trophy

✔Vizzy Trophy

✔Wisden Trophy

✔Wills Trophy

✔World Series Cup

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[00:22, 7/26/2015] ‪1‬: �� Cups and Trophies��

��Bridge��

��Basalat Jha Trophy

��Holkar Trophy

��Ruia Gold Cup

��Singhania Trophy

��Polo��

��Ezra Cup

��Gold Cup

��King's Cup

��Prithi Cup

��Schneider Cup

��Athletics��

��Charminar Trophy

��Federation Cup

��Air Racing��

��Jawaharlal Challenge Trophy

��King's Cup

��Schneider Cup

��Billiards��

��Arthur Walker Trophy

��Thomas Cup

��Boxing��

��Aspy Adjahia Trophy

��Federation Cup

��Val Baker Trophy

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[00:23, 7/26/2015] ‪1‬: �� Cups and Trophies��

��Football��

✔Beghum Hazarat Mahal Cup

✔BILT Cup

✔Bordoloi Trophy

✔Colombo Cup

✔Confederation Cup

✔DCM Trophy

✔Durand Cup

✔Rovers Cup

✔BC Rai Trophy (National Championship)

✔FIFA World Cup

✔Jules Rimet Trophy

✔Kalinga Cup

✔Santosh Trophy (National Championship)

✔IFA Shield

✔Scissor Cup

✔Subroto Mukherjee Cup

✔Sir Ashutosh Mukherjee Trophy

✔Todd Memorial Trophy

✔Vittal Trophy

������������������
[00:23, 7/26/2015] ‪1‬: �� Cups and Trophies��

�� Table Tennis��

��Berna Bellack Cup (men)

��Corbillion Cup (women)

��Jai Laxmi Cup (women)

��Rajkumari Challenge Cup (women junior)

��Ramanuja Trophy (men junior)

��Travancore Cup (women)

��Swathling Cup (men)

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Eng-2

[07:36, 7/24/2015] fff: Ques. : 1 The Union Cabinet on 21 May gave its approval for the revival of closed urea unit of Fertilizer Corporation India Limited (FCIL) at Sindri with an investment of Rs 6000 cr. The unit is situated in

1) Bihar 

2) Jharkhand

3) Odisha 

4) Madhya Pradesh

5) None of these

Ques. : 2 The IDFC is all set to start full-fledged banking operation by the end of the year. IDFC is involved in ___________ at present.

1) general insurance 

2) asset reconstruction

3) micro finance 

4) infrastructure financing

5) None of these

Ques. : 3 PM Narendra Modi has visited 17 countries till Jun 2015. Which of the following countries is NOT among those visited by him so far?

1) Bangladesh 

2) Brazil

3) Myanmar 

4) Seychelles

5) Mauritius

Ques. : 4 Hwang Kyo-ahn was appointed as the new Prime Minister in which of the following countries on 21 May?

1) Vietnam 

2) Singapore

3) Thailand 

4) Philippines

5) South Korea

Ques. : 5 Who among the following is the National Security Advisor at present?

1) Sujatha Singh 

2) Ajit Doval

3) Nripendra Misra 

4) Shivshankar Menon

5) None of these

Ques. : 6 Who is the chairman of the Rajya Sabha committee on the constitutional amendment Bill regarding national goods and services tax (GST)?

1) Abhishek Singh 

2) Kirti Azad

3) Bhupender Yadav 

4) Ram Kripal Yadav

5) None of these

Ques. : 7 The central govt has cleared Isro's Rs 3,090-cr augmentation programme of PSLV. What does letter ‘P’ denote in the term PSLV?

1) Polar 

2) Primary

3) Parallel 

4) Pentahedron

5) None of these 

Ques. : 8 The Indian Navy got the INS Sindhukirti back on 22 May after a nine-year refit. It is a/an

1) anti-submarine warfare corvettes 

2) aircraft carrier

3) diesel-electric submarine 

4) nuclear submarine

5) None of these

Ques. : 9 What is India’s ranking among 70 countries in the first Environmental Democracy Index launched by Washington-based World Resources Institute (WRI) and Access Initiative on 21 May?

1) 24th 

2) 21st

3) 19th 

4) 32nd

5) 41st

Ques. : 10 According to govt sources, only 8,000 account holders have availed of the overdraft (OD) facility under the Jan Dhan Yojana so far. The scheme envisages extending households an overdraft facility of ________after satisfactory operation of accounts for six months.

1) Rs 1,000 

2) Rs 2,000

3) Rs 5,000 

4) Rs 10,000

5) None of these

ANSWERS
1. 2)
2. 3)
3. 6) All of these
4. 5)
5. 2)
6. 3)
7. 1)
8. 3)
9. 1)
10. 3)
[07:38, 7/24/2015] fff: Quant Quiz

Direction: Following line graph shows the percentage growth in population of six cities A, B, C, D, E and F from 2011 to 2012 and 2012 to 2013.



1. If the population of City A is 5.4 lakh in year 2011 then what will be its population in year 2013.
1) 7.842 lakh
2) 8.424 lakh
3) 8.765 lakh
4) 9.168 lakh
5) None of these

2. What is the percentage increase in population of city C from year 2011 to year 2013.
1) 15%
2) 22.5%
3) 30%
4) 32.25%
5) 33.5%

3. If the population of city E and City D are equal in year 2012 then the population of city E is approximately what percentage of population of city D in 2013.
1) 86.2%
2) 96%
3) 104%
4) 116%
5) 124%

4. If the population of city-F in year 2013, is 16.848 lakh then what was its population in year 2011 ?
1) 7.8 lakh
2) 8.4 lakh
3) 9.6 lakh
4) 10.2 lakh
5) 11.4 lakh

5. If the population of city-B and city-D in year 2011 are equal to 6 lakh then what will be the difference between population of city-D in 2013 and population of city-B in 2013 ?
1) 75500
2) 97400
3) 112500
4) 137600
5) 148500

Directions : What will be the next number in the following number series-

6. 3, 8, 34, 206, 1650, ?
1) 16502
2) 17124
3) 17316
4) 18212
5) 18946

7. 4, 10, 18, 28, 40, ?
1) 48
2) 52
3) 54
4) 56
5) 58

8. 7, 61, 211, 505, 991, ?
1) 1512
2) 1587
3) 1643
4) 1717
5) 1751

9. 842, 425, 147, 42.75, ?
1) 12.15
2) 14.95
3) 16.35
4) 18.75
5) 20.25

10. 8.8, 35.2, 76.8, 134.4, 208, ?
1) 297.6
2) 312.4
3) 320.8
4) 324
5) 336.2

Answers
1. 2
A2013 = 540000 * 120/100 * 130/100 = 842400

2. 4
Let the population in year 2011 = 100
Population 2013 = 100 * 115/100 * 115/100 = 132.25
% increase = 32.25%

3. 4
Let the population of D & E by x in year 2012
D2013 = x * 125/100 = 1.25x

E2013 = x * 145/100 = 1.45x

Req % = 1.45x/1.25x * 100 = 116%

4. 3
F2011 = 1684800 * 100/130 * 100/135 = 960000

5. 3
D2013 = 600000 * 135/100 * 125/100 = 1012500

B2013 = 600000 * 125/100 * 120/100 = 900000

Diff = 1012500 - 900000 = 112500

6. 1; Series is ×2 + 2, ×4 + 2, ×6 + 2
7. 3; Series is + 6, +8, +10, +12 ---------
8. 4; Series is 23 - 1, 43 -3, 63
- 5, 83 - 7
9. 2; Series is + 8 ÷ 2, +16 ÷ 3, +24 ÷4 ------
10. 1; Series is 8 × 1.1, 16 × 2.2, 24 × 3.2, 32 × 4.2
[07:41, 7/24/2015] fff: :::THE HINDU NEWSPAPER IN focus:::
1)convicted- find guilty
Synonyms: adjudge, attaint,

2) multitude -(of something/somebody) an extremely large number of things or people
a multitude of possibilities
a multitude of birds
Sym- plenitude,congregation, aggregation

3)underdog- a person, team, country, etc. that is thought to be in a weaker position than others and therefore not likely to be successful, win a competition, etc.

4)Brisk- Definition: fast-moving; active
Sym:vigorous, vivacious

5) catastrophe-a sudden event that causes many people to suffer
Early warnings of rising water levels prevented another major catastrophe.
Sym adversity, affliction,contretemps,
contretemps,calamity

5)Callous- not caring about other people’s feelings or suffering
a callous killer/attitude/act
Sym: insensitive,impassive obdurate,indifferent

6) conglomeration- (of something) (formal) a mixture of different things that are found all together
a conglomeration of buildings of different sizes and styles
Sym: agglomeration, aggregate, aggregation, amassment, assortment, hoard

7)obsolescence- the state of becoming old-fashioned and no longer useful
Sym: dying out
,annihilation, death, destruction, elimination,

8) impound something (of the police, courts of law, etc.) to take something away from somebody, so that they cannot use it

The car was impounded by the police after the accident
Sym: captured, confiscated, held,

9)downtrodden -people are treated so badly by the people with authority and power that they no longer have the energy or ability to fight back
a downtrodden minority
Sym:
afflicted, abused, subjugated, subservient, suppressed, destitute

10) coddle -somebody (often disapproving) to treat somebody with too much care and attention
She coddles him like a child.
Sym: mollycoddle

Eng-1

[13:47, 7/23/2015] R.K.��������: PRACTICE STUFF
===========================

On the basis of the given sentence pick out the correct sentence converted in Past Tense from the given options:::
1)He has two pens.
(A) He have two pens.
(B) He will have two pens
(C) He will has two pens
(D) He had two pens.

2) Given are four sentences. Choose the sentence which belongs to the class “Adverb of manner”
(A) She sings delightfully
(B) The Weather is delightfully cool
(C) He is far better now
(D) I have told you twice

3) On the basis of the given sentence pick out the correct sentence converted in Interrogative from the given options :::
Q.The moon is shining in the sky.
(A) Will the moon shine in the sky?
(B) Is the moon shining in the sky?
(C) Shall the moon shine in the sky?
(D) The moon shines on the sky

4) Identify the sentence with no adverb:::
(A) He behaves best
(B) She sings well enough
(C) He is the best boy in the class
(D) The patient is much better.

5) Antonym for ::: IGNORE
(A) acknowledge
(B) infallible
(C) anarchy
(D) infidel

6) In the following sentence use appropriate adverb which modifies the whole sentence:::
........... Ram escaped unhurt.
(A) Unfortunately
(B) Luckily
(C) Sadly
(D) Badly

7) Find the synonym of ::: ADMIT
(A) Decide
(B) Realise
(C) Accept
(D) Commit

8) Choose the appropriate preposition to fill in the blank:::
Do not loiter ....... the street.
(A) in
(B) about
(C) on
(D) at

9) Find out which part of the sentence has an error if there is no mistake, the answer is (D):::
The blinds (A) / deserve (B) / our sympathy. (C) / No error (D)

10) If “Lives” is plural form of noun, then what is its singular form:
(A) Live
(B) Life
(C) Lively
(D) None of the above is correct
[13:47, 7/23/2015] R.K.��������: Answers �� ➡

1) Ans. (D) He had two pens.
2) Ans. (A) She sings delightfully
3) Ans. (B) Is the moon shining in the sky?
4) Ans. (C) He is the best boy in the class
5) Ans. (A) acknowledge
6) Ans. (B) Luckily
7) Ans. (C) Accept
8) Ans. (B) about
9) Ans. (A)
10) Ans. (B) Life
[13:47, 7/23/2015] R.K.��������: Q1 - You must see Paris ..... the Spring

(a)in
(b)on
(c)at

Q2 - He doesn't start work until late .... the afternoon

(a) on
(b) in
(c) at

Q3 - Snow generally falls ..... February

(a) in
(b) on
(c) at

Q4 - People give chocolate eggs as presents ...... Easter

(a) on
(b) in
(c) at

Q5 - Did I miss anything ........ I was on the phone?

(a) while
(b) during
(c) for

Q6 - I have lessons .... Mondays and Wednesdays

(a) in
(b) on
(c) at

Q7 - He didn't do the work ...... his boss got angry

(a) since
(b) for
(c) until

Q8 - She was off work ...... a fortnight

(a) for
(b) at
(c) in

Q9 - Nobody spoke ...... the film

(a) during
(b) since
(c) on

Q10 - It's always colder ....... November than September

(a) on
(b) in
(c) at
[13:47, 7/23/2015] R.K.��������: ANSWERS :

(1) IN
(2) IN
(3) IN
(4) AT
(5) WHILE
(6) ON
(7) UNTILL
(8) FOR
(9) DURING
(10) IN
[13:47, 7/23/2015] R.K.��������: Today's THE HINDU vocabulary
overhauled(make repair,मरम्मत करना)

hastening(act fast,शीघ्र

quashed(declare invalid,रद्द करना)

modus operandi(procedure,कार्यप्रणाली)

garnered(collect,इकट्ठा)

pecuniary(economic,आर्थिक)

scarce(just,barely,मुश्किल से)

expelled(throw out,निष्कासित)

enormity(immorality,भयावहता)

unscrupulous(unprincipled,अनैतिक)

furore(zeal,उत्तेजना)

macabre(gruesome,वीभत्स)

rampant(uncontrolled,अनियंत्रित)
[13:47, 7/23/2015] R.K.��������: Idioms and phrases questions answers part 1

1. At one's wit's end

Perplexed
Clear Up
Explain
Enlighten
Answer And Explanation

Answer: Option A

Explanation:
Perplexed means cause to feel completely baffled.
Example: Rahul was at his wit's end to find that his sister has failed.

2. At one's fingertips

To take revenge
Matter of shame
Complete knowledge
None of above
Answer And Explanation

Answer: Option C
Explanation:
Example: All formula's of quantitative aptitude are at his fingertips.

3. At the spur of the moment

Difficult Moment
Without Delay
Great Moment
Very Slow
Answer And Explanation

Answer: Option B
Explanation:
Example: It is not necessary that we should always reply at the spur of moment in interview, we should think before answer if we are not sure.

4. All in all

Every person
Particular thing same in all
Call all at once
Most important
Answer And Explanation

Answer: Option D
Explanation:
Example: As she is only girl in a big family, so she is all in all in her home.

5. At close quarters

close examinations
live near to each other
live far to each other
in love
Answer And Explanation

Answer: Option A
Explanation:
Example: Real friends never leave us alone in close quarters.

6. Apple Pie Order

In random order
Related to fruits packing
Related to dry fruit packing
In perfect order
Answer And Explanation

Answer: Option D
Explanation:
Example: On the eve of inspection every thing was kept in apple pie order.

7. Above board

boasting person
honest and straightforward
a man with arrogance
a dishonest person
Answer And Explanation

Answer: Option B
Explanation:
Example: Shikha is very popular for her above board conduct.

8. As fit as a fiddle

Very weak
Recovering from illness
Looks fit but not fit actaully
None of above
Answer And Explanation

Answer: Option D
Explanation:
Means Strong and healthy
Example: He has recovered from illness and now he is as fit as a fiddle.

9. At logger heads

a. In difficulty
b. to be at strife
c. very happy together
d.  None of above
 
Answer And Explanation

Answer: Option B
Explanation: Strife means quarrel, contention, dispute, fight, conflict etc.
Example: All three brothers are at logger heads because of land dispute. 

10. An apple of discord 

a. cause of wealth
b. cause of illness
c.  cause of happiness
d. cause of quarrel

Answer And Explanation 

Answer: Option D
Explanation: Example: Land is an apple of discord between two brothers.
[13:47, 7/23/2015] R.K.��������: Idioms & phrases QnA part 2

11. At a loss

at a business loss
at a relation loss
to be unable to decide
none of above

Answer And Explanation

Answer: Option C
Explanation:
Example: I am at a loss to know what to do.

12. At dagger's drawn

to have bitter enmity
to be very friendly
to be unknown
to be very familiar
Answer And Explanation

Answer: Option A
Explanation:
Enmity means The state or feeling of being actively opposed
Example : The quarrel between two friends has grown more bitter now and they are at dagger's drawn.

13. At large

very famous
not famous
abscond
very far
Answer And Explanation

Answer: Option C
Explanation:
Example : Police is trying to catch him but he is still at large.

14. At sea

baffled
very happy
very excited
very sad
Answer And Explanation

Answer: Option A
Explanation:
Example : My brother is at sea in maths, he can not solve even the easy problems.

15. A bigger bang for your buck

More for your money
Not for money
More for your nature
More for your smile
Answer And Explanation

Answer: Option A
Explanation:
This is a treat that gives you plenty of bang for the buck

16. At sixes and sevens

in perfect order
very happy
in disorder
very sad
Answer And Explanation

Answer: Option C
Explanation:
Example : After the theft in the home every thing was at sixes and seven.

17. Argus eyed

Doubtful
Very Confident
Very Calm
Careful
Answer And Explanation

Answer: Option D
Explanation:
Careful or Observant
Example : Being a politician he is Argus Eyed and never overlooks even a small matter.

18. A load of cobblers

Good news
Very famous
Rubbish
None of above
Answer And Explanation

Answer: Option C
Explanation:
Example : I feel it is just a a load of cobblers
 

19. A pig in a poke

accept deal in a pressure
accept deal without knowing
accept deal after detail analysis
accept deal due to threat
Answer And Explanation

Answer: Option B
Explanation:
Example : I do not buy clothes online, I feel it is like a pig in poke because I can feel the fabric online.

20. At one fell swoop

After lots of thinking
In a single action
By mistake
Joint action
Answer And Explanation

Answer: Option B
Explanation:
Example : In one fell swoop the bank wiped away the tentative benefits of this policy.
[13:47, 7/23/2015] R.K.��������: RULES AND EXAMPLES OF SPOTTING ERRORS
1.‘Than ‘ should be used after ‘no other’
Example:
I met no other man but Mr. Ravi. (Incorrect)
I met no other man than Mr. Ravi. (Correct)
2.After the word ‘Know’, ‘how, or ‘when’ should be used before using an infinitive.
Example :
I know to write French . (Incorrect)
I know how to write French. (Correct)
3.A verb may take an infinitive or a gerund according to its implication. If the verb indicates a purpose, an infinitive should be used and if the verb indicates a cause, a gerund should be used.
Example :
He went to school for seeing the principal.(Incorrect )
He went to school to see the principal. (Correct)
He was turned out to copy answers.(Incorrect)
He was turned out for copying answers.(Correct)
4.Adverb ‘as' is not used with verbs like ‘appointed’, ‘elected’ , ‘considered’, ‘called’ but it is used with ‘regard’.
Example:
He was elected as President of our society.(Incorrect)
He was elected President of our society.(Correct)
I regard Rajesh my friend(Incorrect)
I regard Rajesh as my friend(Correct)
5.Often a mistake is committed is the use of adjectives and adverbs. An adjective is correctly used with the verb when some quality of the subject, rather than of the action of the verb, is to be expressed.
Example:
The flowers smelt sweetly.(Incorrect)
The flowers smelt sweet.(Correct)
6.It is common practice in conversation to make statement and ask for confirmation; as , ‘it’ is very hot, isn’t it? Two points are to be kept in mind. If the statement is positive, the pattern will be
Auxiliary + n’t + Subject
If the statement is negative, the pattern will be
Auxiliary + subject
Example:
It is raining, is it? (Incorrect)
It is raining isn’t it? (Correct)
You are not busy, aren’t you?(Incorrect)
You are not busy, are you?(Correct)
7.‘The two first’ is a meaningless expression for it implies that two things may be first. We should say ‘the first two’.
Example :
The two first chapters of novel are dull. (Incorrect )
The first two chapters of the novel and dull. ( Correct)
8.‘Only’ should be placed immediately before the word it qualifies.
Example :
He only lost his ticket in the stampede. ( Incorrect)
Only he lost his ticket in the stampede. (Correct)
9.An infinitive verb should not be split.
Example :
I request you to kindly help me. ( Incorrect)
I request you kindly to help me. (Correct)
10.Care should be taken in the use of verbs
Example :
The doctor saw the pulse of the patient. (Incorrect)
The doctor felt the pulse of the patient. (Correct
[13:47, 7/23/2015] R.K.��������: English quiz:  Synonyms

1. Mandate
A) compulsory
B) optional
C) authority
D) precept

2. Chronic
A) Intermittent
B) Eradicable
C) Incessant
D) chronology

3. Benevolently
A) willingly
B) kind
C) dissenting
D) attribute

4. Ornery
A) respect.
B) froward
C) obedient
D) interesting

5. Commotion
A) Disturbance
B) promote
C) peaceful
D) aversion
[13:47, 7/23/2015] R.K.��������: Mandatory = required by law or mandate; compulsory.

Eg::-- wearing helmets was made mandatory for pedal cyclists

synonyms: obligatory, compulsory, binding, required;  inescapable, unavoidable;
requisite, necessary, essential,imperative.

Mandate = the authority to carry out a policy, regarded as given by the electorate to a party or candidate that wins an election.

Eg::-- he called an election to seek a mandate for his policies

synonyms::-authority, approval, acceptance,ratification, endorsement; sanction,authorization.
[13:47, 7/23/2015] R.K.��������: The Hindu article words...

shanty(slum,झुग्गी)
tiny(small,छोटा)
sprawl(spread,फैलाव)
stranded(left behind,फसा हुआ)
bleak
(hopeless,निराशाजनक)
fringes(boundary,किनारा)
shrinking(become less,सिकुड़ना)
dweller(habitant,निवासी)
pledged(promise,वादा)
strolled(walk leisurely,टहलना)
collateral(confirmative,प्रमाणित)
hefty(heavy,बड़ा)
turbulent(violent,अशांत)
[13:47, 7/23/2015] R.K.��������: Idioms

1) man of his word/ woman of her word =a person who can be trusted to keep a promise; a reliable person.

Eg - Ashley is a women of her word

2)At a word = in immediate response to an order or request; in an instant.

Eg - At a word they came to take the situation in hand.

3)Be as good as one's word =  to hold to one's promises.

4)Eat one's words = to retract one's statement, especially with humility:
They predicted his failure, but he made them eat their words.

5) Have a word = to talk briefly:

Eg - Tell your aunt that I would like to have a word with her.

6)Have no words for = to be unable to describe.

Eg - She had no words for the sights she had witnessed.

7)In a word = in summary; in short.

Eg - a word, there was no comparison.
Also, in one word.

8)In so many words = in unequivocal terms; explicitly.

Eg = he told them in so many words to get out.

9)keep one's word = to fulfill one's promise.

Eg - said I'd meet the deadline, and I kept my word.

10)(upon) my word! = (used as an exclamation of surprise or astonishment.)

11)Of few words = laconic, taciturn.

Eg - A woman of few words but of profound thoughts.

12)Of many words = talkative; loquacious; wordy.

Eg - A person of many words but of little wit.

13)Put in a good word for = to speak favorably of; commend.

Eg - She put in a good word for her with the boss.
Also, put in a word for.

14)Take one at one's word = to take a statement to be literal and true.

15) Take the words out of one's mouth = to say exactly what another person was about to say.

16)Weigh one's words, to choose one's words carefully in speaking or writing.

Eg - It was an important message, and she was weighing her words.