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CURRENT AFFAIRS: IMPORTANT DAYS World Breastfeeding Week or WBW is observed from August 1 to 7 every year. Muslim Women’s Rights Day is observed every year on the 01st of August to celebrate the enforcement of the law against the ‘Triple Talaq’ rule among Muslims. World …

1. EMBRACE (VERB): hold tightly in arms Synonyms: grasp, enfold Antonyms: shun, unwrap Example Sentence: We should embrace our friends and try to solve their problems. 2. AFFORESTATION (NOUN): forest management Synonyms: forestation, arboriculture Antonyms: deforestation, erosion Example Sentence: We …

1. SENTIMENT (NOUN): emotion Synonyms: conception, belief Antonyms: concrete, disbelief Example Sentence: We should respect the sentiments of every person. 2. PREVAIL (VERB): dominate Synonyms: domineer, command Antonyms: forfeit, surrender Example Sentence: They have prevailed despite the problems faced by …

1. PAINSTAKING (ADJECTIVE): thorough Synonyms: strenuous, diligent Antonyms: lethargic, unscrupulous Example Sentence: Our institute makes painstaking efforts for our success. 2. FORGE (VERB): counterfeit Synonyms: fabricate, falsify Antonyms: invent, produce Example Sentence: They forged the signatures of all the directors …

1. INSISTENCE (NOUN): demand Synonyms: urging, emphasis Antonyms: satisfaction, satiation Example Sentence: Our insistence for luxuries should not cause a misery to anyone. 2. NEGATE (VERB): contradict Synonyms: annihilate, disallow Antonyms: allow, assist Example Sentence: The criminal will negate all …

1. ADAMANT (ADJECTIVE): unyielding Synonyms: resolute, stubborn Antonyms: irresolute, submissive Example Sentence: We shouldn’t be adamant every time else it might cause problems. 2. HUMANE (ADJECTIVE): kind Synonyms: benevolent, merciful Antonyms: fierce, merciless Example Sentence: Mahatma Gandhi won the world …

1. PROVIDENCE (NOUN): precaution Synonyms: foresight, prudence Antonyms: carelessness, carefree Example Sentence: We shall exercise providence in our tasks in order to achieve success in life. 2. RIVET (VERB): engross Synonyms: involve, employ Antonyms: distract, eject Example Sentence: The teacher …

1. DETER (VERB): block any action Synonyms: avert, impede Antonyms: incite, instigate Example Sentence: We shall deter any activity that is detrimental to the security of the nation. 2. FELICTIOUS (ADJECTIVE): suitable Synonyms: apt, germane Antonyms: infelicitous, unsuitable Example Sentence: …

1. PARTLY (ADVERB): not completely Synonyms: partially, halfway Antonyms: wholly, totally Example Sentence: We have partly completed the tasks given to us by you. 2. VALOR (NOUN): bravery Synonyms: heroism, prowess Antonyms: cowardice, meekness Example Sentence: His valor is well …

Short Form Full Form WFH Work From Home IMO In My Opinion DM Direct Message DP Display Picture BC Before Christ AD Anno Domini AM Ante Meridiem PM Post Meridiem QR Quick Response MMS Multimedia Messaging Service VPN Virtual Private …

No  Month and date  Special Days                         Important Days in January 1 Jan 1 Army Medical Corps Establishment Day 2 Jan 8 African National Congress Foundation Day 3 Jan …

Ganesh Chaturthi Ganesh Chaturthi is one of the widely celebrated hindu festivals in September. It is celebrated to honor the birth of Lord Ganesha. Life-size aesthetically crafted idols are established in households and public places (pandals). Aarti and puja are …

1. Diwali: The Grand Festival Of Lights (4 November, Thursday) Diwali, one of the most prominent Hindu festivals of India, is celebrated with a lot of pomp and show. During this festival of lights, houses are decorated with clay lamps, …

The CIA formed in 1947. It was set up by the United States government to gain intelligence about other nations. People who lead the US use that intelligence to make decisions.  It’s often used to improve national security. CIA intelligence also guides US relations with other countries. …

Every pesticide we use has both active and inert ingredients. The active ingredient targets a type of pest. For instance, active ingredients in weed killers kill only weeds. They leave any other plants in the garden alive. This makes them useful because you can …

CGI is the use of computer graphics to make images and special effects.  Do you use the Force with Luke Skywalker? How about going “To infinity and beyond!” with Buzz Lightyear? Do you dream of visiting Jurassic Park? All of these movies use CGI. To …

Humans might never grow gills. However, they may be able to live underwater without them. Technology makes new things possible each day. People already drive in underwater tunnels. Some even live in submarines for short periods of time. How long before there are underwater houses? …

Ancient Romans paid much attention to Earth’s neighbors. They noticed that each planet had different characteristics. They even mapped the planets’ movements. That’s how the Romans gave the planets their names. Have you ever heard of Roman mythology? It is a set of beliefs Romans …

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