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*✅UPPCS PRELIMS ASKED QUESTIONS ( HELD ON 22 DEC 2024) Part -1* 1. *With reference to "PraVaHa" software developed by ISRO, which of the following statements is/are correct?* A. Only 1 B. Only 2 C. Both 1 and 2 D. Neither 1 nor 2 *Answer: C. Both 1 and 2* 2. *With reference to the "Nepal - India International Sanskrit Conclave-2024", which of the following statements is/are correct?* A. Only 1 B. Only 2 C. Both 1 and 2 D. Neither 1 nor 2 *Answer: B. Only 2* 3. *Which of the following countries is not a member of the BRICS group?* A. Brazil B. Russia C. Indonesia D. South Africa *Answer: C. Indonesia* 4. *The term "Green Hydrogen" refers to hydrogen produced using:* A. Fossil fuels B. Nuclear energy C. Renewable energy sources D. Natural gas *Answer: C. Renewable energy sources* 5. *Which Indian state launched the "Mission Shakti" program aimed at women's empowerment?* A. Uttar Pradesh B. Bihar C. Gujarat D. Maharashtra *Answer: A. Uttar Pradesh* 6. *The "Blue Flag" certification is awarded to:* A. Eco-friendly buildings B. Sustainable agricultural practices C. Clean and safe beaches D. Energy-efficient industries *Answer: C. Clean and safe beaches* 7. *Which of the following is the largest contributor to India's Gross Domestic Product (GDP)?* A. Agriculture B. Industry C. Services D. Manufacturing *Answer: C. Services* 8. *The "Karman Line" is associated with:* A. Deep-sea exploration B. Boundary of Earth's atmosphere and outer space C. Earth's magnetic field D. Ozone layer *Answer: B. Boundary of Earth's atmosphere and outer space* 9. *Which Indian city is known as the "Manchester of South India"?* A. Coimbatore B. Bengaluru C. Chennai D. Hyderabad *Answer: A. Coimbatore* 10. *The "Dharma Chakra" in the Indian national flag has how many spokes?* A. 18 B. 24 C. 22 D. 20 *Answer: B. 24* 11. *Which of the following is not a fundamental duty under the Indian Constitution?* A. To uphold and protect the sovereignty, unity, and integrity of India B. To develop scientific temper, humanism, and the spirit of inquiry and reform C. To vote in public elections D. To safeguard public property and abjure violence *Answer: C. To vote in public elections* 12. *The "Atal Tunnel" connects which of the following places?* A. Leh and Kargil B. Manali and Leh C. Srinagar and Leh D. Manali and Keylong *Answer: D. Manali and Keylong* 13. *Which of the following rivers does not originate in India?* A. Ganga B. Yamuna C. Brahmaputra D. Godavari *Answer: C. Brahmaputra* 14. *The "Global Innovation Index" is released annually by:* A. World Bank B. World Economic Forum C. World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) D. United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) *Answer: C. World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO)* 15. *The "Samarth" initiative by the Government of India is associated with:* A. Skill development in the textile sector B. Promoting startup ecosystems C. Renewable energy development D. Strengthening higher education *Answer: A. Skill development in the textile sector* 16. *The National War Memorial is located in which Indian city?* A. Mumbai B. Delhi C. Kolkata D. Bengaluru *Answer: B. Delhi* 17. *Which of the following is a Ramsar site located in Uttar Pradesh?* A. Harike Wetland B. Sandi Bird Sanctuary C. Vembanad Lake D. Nalsarovar Lake *Answer: B. Sandi Bird Sanctuary* 18. *The "Paris Agreement" aims to:* A. Promote renewable energy globally B. Limit global warming to below 2°C compared to pre-industrial levels C. Provide relief to war-affected countries D. Reduce poverty levels globally **Answer 19. *_Which article of the Indian Constitution deals with the "Promotion of International Peace and Security"?_* A. Article 51 B. Article 41 C. Article 35 D. Article 40 *_Answer: A. Article 51_* 20. *_The "Amrit Bharat Station Scheme" is aimed at:_* A. Modernizing railway stations across India B. Promoting heritage tourism in India C. Enhancing digital connectivity in rural areas D. Providing affordable housing for railway employees *_Answer: A. Modernizing railway stations across India_*

#DAILY_VOCABULARY 1.Take Up (Phrasal Verb)-to adopt the study, practice, or activity of. शुरू करना 2.Staggered (Adj)-very shocked or surprised. 3.Revitalised (V)-to put new life or energy into something. 4.Sinews (N)-a part of a structure or system that provides support and holds it together. 5.Lax (Adj)-without much care, attention, or control. लापरवाह 6.Unwavering (Adj)-strong and steady despite opposition or other problems. 7.Elicited (V)-to bring about (a response or reaction). 8.Kitty (N)-an amount of money that has been collected by a person or organization for a particular purpose. 9.Contraction (N)-reduction, cut, decrease, weakening, deduction. सिकुड़न 10.Scaled Up (Phrasal Verb)-to increase the size, amount, or importance of something. 11.Cess (N)-a tax, assessment, or lien. कर 12.Pent-Up (Adj)-characterized by or showing the suppression of impulses or emotions. नियंत्रित किया हुआ 13.Brewing (V)-to devise or plan. 14.Fabled (Adj)-Famous and well-known. 15.Doomsday (N)-a time or event of crisis or great danger. 16.In Tandem (Phrase)-alongside each other. 17.Somersault (N)-a sudden change from one policy or opinion to another very different one. उलट-फेर 18.Dissipated (V)-to spend or use wastefully or extravagantly. 19.Unrelenting (Adj)-without stopping. निरन्तर 20.Struck A Chord (Idiom)-to strongly impress (someone). 21.On The Mat (Phrase)-In a position to face a reprimand from someone. 22.Banked On (Phrase)-base one's hopes or confidence on something. आशा करना, भरोसा रखना 23.Foment (V)-Instigate or stir up (an undesirable or violent sentiment or course of action). भड़काना 24.Astounding (Adj)-very surprising or shocking. 25.Reek (V)-be suggestive of something unpleasant or undesirable. 26.Patriarchy (N)-a society, system, or organization in which men have all or most of the power and influence. 27.Propounded (V)-to suggest a theory, belief, or opinion for other people to consider. प्रतिपादित 28.Detestable (Adj)-deserving intense dislike. तिरस्करणीय 29.Legitimising (V)-to make something legal or acceptable. वैध करना 30.Slur (N)-a disparaging remark. उपेक्षा 31.Ostensible (Adj)-stated or appearing to be true, but not necessarily so. तथाकथित 32.Zealous (Adj)-extremely eager or enthusiastic. उत्साही 33.Flaws (N)-an imperfection or blemish. त्रुटि 34.Go Out On A Limb (Phrase)-do or say something that is different from most other people. 35.Frowned Upon (Phrasal Verb)-to disapprove of (something).

CHESS GRANDMASTER IN NEWS 2024 D Gukesh created history at the age of 18 by defeating China's Ding Liren to win the World Chess Championship 2024 title. Gukesh, who became India's second world champion after Vishwanathan Anand. Grand Master Arjun Erigaisi has become the second Indian chess player and 16th in the world to achieve 2800 Elo rating points in classical chess. Anish Sarkar of Kolkata, West Bengal, has become the youngest-rated FIDE chess player in the world. At the age of three years, eight months, and 19 days, Anish secured a FIDE rating of 1555. Karthik Venkataraman won the 61st edition of the Indian National Championship Former world chess champion Viswanathan Anand of India has won the Leon Master chess championship for the 10th time. 18-year Nagpur girl and women's chess International Master Divya Deshmukh won the FIDE under -20 Girl's World Chess Championship. Worriors Magnus Carslen and Ju Wenjun emerged as the champions Stavanger. at the Norway Chess tournament at World No 1, Magnus Carlsen won the Casablanca Chess Variant tournament. P Shyaamnikhil of Tamil Nadu becomes India's 85th Chess Grandmaster. International Chess Federation Awards Grandmaster Title To Indian Chess Prodigy Vaishali Ramesh Babu. Indian young chess player Rameshbabu Praggnanand has defeated world chess champion Ding Liren in the "Tata Steel Masters' held in Netherlands. Vaishali Rameshbabu has become the 84th Grandmaster of India. Raunak Sadhwani (Maharashtra) won FIDE World Junior Rapid Chess Championship. India's Karthikeyan Murali became the third Indian chess player to defeat World No 1 Magnus Carlsen in classical chess after he prevailed over the Norwegian at the Qatar Masters tournament.

✅ Daily The Hindu Vocabulary | 13.12.2024 1. TRENCHANT (ADJECTIVE): (तीव्र): incisive Synonyms: cutting, pointed Antonyms: woolly, vague Example Sentence:The White Paper makes trenchant criticisms of health authorities. 2. ABRASIVE (ADJECTIVE): (अपघर्षक): caustic Synonyms: cutting, grating Antonyms: kind Example Sentence:Her abrasive and arrogant personal style won her few friends. 3. TURBULENCE (NOUN): (अशांति): turmoil Synonyms: instability, conflict Antonyms: peace Example Sentence:The country is facing extreme political turbulence. 4. CONGRUENCE (NOUN): (अनुरूपता): compatibility Synonyms: consistency, conformity Antonyms: conflict Example Sentence:The results show quite good congruence with recent studies. 5. DISPENSE (VERB): (छोड़ देना): waive Synonyms: omit, drop Antonyms: include Example Sentence:Let's dispense with the formalities, shall we? 6. INTRUSIVE (ADJECTIVE): (हस्तक्षेप करने वाले): intruding Synonyms: invasive, obtrusive Antonyms: low-key Example Sentence:He asked an intrusive question. 7. INHIBIT (VERB): (रोकना): impede Synonyms: hinder, hamper Antonyms: assist Example Sentence:Cold inhibits plant growth. 8. FLICKER (VERB): (टिमटिमाना): glimmer Synonyms: glint, gleam Antonyms: burn steadily Example Sentence:The interior lights flickered, and came on. 9. FIASCO (NOUN): (असफलता): failure Synonyms: disaster, catastrophe Antonyms: success Example Sentence:His plans turned into a fiasco. 10 EXPEDITIOUS (ADJECTIVE): (शीघ्र): speedy Synonyms: swift, quick Antonyms: slow Example Sentence:The murder investigation needs to get expeditious.

🔆 The article highlights the need for a "right to disconnect" in India, particularly in the context of increasing work pressure and the blurring of work-life boundaries.

India's D Gukesh became the youngest-ever world champion when the 18-year-old defeated reigning champions from China, Ding Liren, on Thursday at the World Chess Championship 2024, which was held in Singapore. Gukesh defeated Liren in the 14th and last game of a thrilling showdown to claim the world title. Gukesh secured the requisite 7.5 points as against 6.5 of Liren after winning the last classical time control game of the 14-game match that seemed headed for a draw for most part. Before Gukesh's feat on Thursday, the legendary Garry Kasparov of Russia was the youngest world chess champion when he won the title at the age of 22, dethroning Anatoly Karpov in 1985. He is the second Indian after the legendary Viswanathan Anand to win the global title. Anand, a five-time world champion, had last won the crown in 2013.

✅ Daily The Hindu Vocabulary | 07.12.2024 1. CONVALESCE (VERB): (निरामय होना): recuperate Synonyms: recover, improve Antonyms: deteriorate Example Sentence:He spent eight months convalescing after the stroke. 2. GREGARIOUS (ADJECTIVE): (सुसामाजिक): social Synonyms: sociable, companionable Antonyms: unsociable Example Sentence:He was a popular and gregarious man. 3. EXQUISITE (ADJECTIVE): (उत्कृष्ट): beautiful Synonyms: lovely, elegant Antonyms: crude Example Sentence:The Indians brought in exquisite designs and beadwork to sell. 4. FEASIBLE (ADJECTIVE): (व्यवहार्य): practicable Synonyms: practical, workable Antonyms: impractical Example Sentence:It is not feasible to put most finds from excavations on public display. 5 TRANQUILLIZE (VERB): (शांत करना): sedate Synonyms: soothe, pacify Antonyms: agitate Example Sentence:The dogs had to be tranquillized before their owner's body could be brought out. 6. IMPROBABLE (ADJECTIVE): (अप्रत्याशित): inauthentic Synonyms: unconvincing, unbelievable Antonyms: believable Example Sentence:The characters have improbable names. 7. IMPULSE (NOUN): (आवेग): wildness Synonyms: spontaneity, recklessness Antonyms: premeditation Example Sentence:She was solely a woman of impulse, not premeditation. 8. WRECK (VERB): (बिगाड़ देना): ruin Synonyms: spoil, disrupt Antonyms: facilitate Example Sentence:An eye injury wrecked his chances of a professional career. 9. TORMENT (NOUN): (यातना): agony Synonyms: suffering, torture Antonyms: pleasure Example Sentence:Their deaths have left both families in torment. 10. FELICITOUS (ADJECTIVE): (उचित): apt Synonyms: well chosen, choice Antonyms: inappropriate Example Sentence:It was a felicitous phrase.

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📚 Vocabulary 📚 1. STAUNCH (ADJECTIVE):(निष्ठावान):  stalwart  Synonyms: loyal, faithful  Antonyms: disloyal  Example Sentence:  He is known for being a staunch supporter of the anti-nuclear lobby.  2. NEEDLESS (ADJECTIVE): (बेकार):  unnecessary  Synonyms: inessential, non-essential  Antonyms: necessary  Example Sentence:  I deplore needless waste.  3. REBELLION (NOUN): (विद्रोह):  defiance  Synonyms: disobedience, insubordination  Antonyms: obedience  Example Sentence:  What she did was nothing but an act of teenage rebellion.  4. HASTEN (VERB): (जल्दी करना):  speed up  Synonyms: accelerate, quicken  Antonyms: delay  Example Sentence:  This tragedy probably hastened his own death from heart disease.  5. OUTRAGEOUS (ADJECTIVE): (अनोखा/अद्भुत):  eye-catching  Synonyms: startling, striking  Antonyms: inconspicuous  Example Sentence:  Her routines and leotards tend to be outrageous.  6. LAX (ADJECTIVE): (लापरवाह):  slack  Synonyms: slipshod, negligent  Antonyms: stern  Example Sentence:  We must ever be lax with our security.  7. DIRE (ADJECTIVE): (भयानक):  terrible  Synonyms: dreadful, appalling  Antonyms: good  Example Sentence:  Misuse of drugs can have dire outcomes.  8. DISENGAGE (VERB): (वापस लेना):  withdraw  Synonyms: leave, pull out of  Antonyms: enter  Example Sentence:  The commanders disengaged their forces.  9. REPRIEVE (VERB): (दंड निलंबित करना):  pardon  Synonyms: spare, acquit  Antonyms: charge  Example Sentence:  He was sentenced to death but then reprieved.  10. DEFECTION (NOUN): (पक्षत्याग):  desertion  Synonyms: absconding, decamping  Antonyms: joining  Example Sentence:  One defection from the government dissolved Temaru's majority. 

●The Hindu Vocabulary For All Competitive Exams. 1. MAWKISH (ADJECTIVE): (कुत्सित):  sentimental Synonyms: over-sentimental, over-emotional Antonyms: cool Example Sentence: He paid a mawkish ode to parenthood. 2. REINSTATE (VERB): (बहाल करना):  restore Synonyms: put back, replace Antonyms: abolish Example Sentence: The union threatened strike action if Owen was not reinstated. 3. DIGNIFIED (ADJECTIVE): (प्रतिष्ठित):  stately Synonyms: noble, courtly Antonyms: undignified Example Sentence: She maintained a dignified silence. 4. RELUCTANT (ADJECTIVE): (अनिच्छुक):  unwilling Synonyms: disinclined, unenthusiastic Antonyms: willing Example Sentence: He is always reluctant in trying anything new. 5. DISCARD (VERB): (अलग करना):  throw away Synonyms: throw out, get rid of Antonyms: keep Example Sentence: She bundled up the clothes she had discarded. 6. PHENOMENAL (ADJECTIVE): (अभूतपूर्व):  exceptional Synonyms: extraordinary, remarkable Antonyms: ordinary Example Sentence: The town expanded at a phenomenal rate. 7. FORTIFY (VERB): (मज़बूत करना):  invigorate Synonyms: strengthen, energize Antonyms: sedate Example Sentence: She is fortified by her religious faith. 8. RIFE (ADJECTIVE): (व्याप्त):  widespread Synonyms: general common Antonyms: scarce Example Sentence: Male chauvinism was rife in medicine. 9. PRECISION (NOUN): (शुद्धता):  exactness Synonyms: accuracy, correctness Antonyms: inaccuracy Example Sentence: The deal was planned and executed with military precision. 10. IMPROBABLE (ADJECTIVE): (असंभाव्य):  unlikely Synonyms: not likely, doubtful Antonyms: probable Example Sentence: This account of events was seen by the jury as most improbable. 👆👆SHARE & SUPPORT US👆👆

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✅ Daily The Hindu Vocabulary | 20.11.2024 1. HUDDLE (VERB): (करीब आना): crowd  Synonyms: gather, throng  Antonyms: disperse  Example Sentence: Both of them huddled under the blanket, watching the flames grow.  2. STARK (ADJECTIVE): (स्पष्टवादी): blunt  Synonyms: bald, bare  Antonyms: disguised  Example Sentence: His position is in stark contrast to that of his brother.  3. DAUNT (VERB): (भयभीत करना): intimidate  Synonyms: abash, shake  Antonyms: encourage  Example Sentence: Most of the elderly people are daunted by technology.  4. VIABLE (ADJECTIVE): (व्यवहार्य): workable  Synonyms: feasible, practicable  Antonyms: impracticable  Example Sentence:The proposed investment was of economically viable nature.  5. DRACONIAN (ADJECTIVE): (कड़ा): harsh  Synonyms: severe, strict  Antonyms: mild  Example Sentence: The Nazis destroyed the independence of the press by a series of draconian laws.  6. DELECTABLE (ADJECTIVE): (स्वादिष्ट): delicious  Synonyms: mouth-watering, appetizing  Antonyms: inedible  Example Sentence: We love delectable handmade chocolates.  7. CAUSTIC (ADJECTIVE): (व्यंग्यपूर्ण): sarcastic  Synonyms: cutting, biting  Antonyms: kind  Example Sentence: The players were making caustic comments about the refereeing.  8. CONTENTIOUS (ADJECTIVE): (विवादास्पद): controversial  Synonyms: disputable, debatable  Antonyms: uncontroversial  Example Sentence: We are dealing with a contentious topic.  9. SPARE (ADJECTIVE): (अतिरिक्त): extra  Synonyms: supplementary, additional  Antonyms: principal  Example Sentence: Few people had spare cash for essentials.  10. IMPERATIVE (ADJECTIVE): (आज्ञसूचक): peremptory  Synonyms: commanding, imperious  Antonyms: submissive  Example Sentence: The bell pealed again, a final imperative call. 

✅ Daily The Hindu Vocabulary | 17.11.2024 1. COROLLARY (NOUN): (परिणाम): consequence Synonyms: result, upshot Antonyms: cause Example Sentence:The huge increases in unemployment were the corollary of expenditure cuts. 2. FRIVOLOUS (ADJECTIVE): (क्षुद्र): flippant Synonyms: glib, waggish Antonyms: serious Example Sentence:At bottom the man was frivolous, selfish and unstable. 3. CONTEMPT (NOUN): (अपमान): disrespect Synonyms: disregard, slighting Antonyms: respect Example Sentence:This action displays an arrogant contempt for the wishes of the majority. 4. DRENCH (VERB): (भिगाना): soak Synonyms: saturate, wet through Antonyms: dry Example Sentence:I fell in the stream and was drenched. 5. PROPRIETY (NOUN): (शिष्टाचार): decorum Synonyms: respectability decency Antonyms: impropriety Example Sentence:  She always behaves with the utmost propriety. 6. REFUTE (VERB): (खंडन करना): disprove Synonyms: rebut, confute Antonyms: confirm Example Sentence:These claims have not been refuted at all. 7. COLLOQUIAL (ADJECTIVE): (बोल-चाल की शैली): informal Synonyms: conversational, everyday Antonyms: literary Example Sentence:His colloquial talents were indeed of the highest order. 8. BEWILDER (VERB): (भरमाना): baffle Synonyms: mystify, bemuse Antonyms: enlighten Example Sentence:She was bewildered by his sudden change of mood. 9. HAPLESS (ADJECTIVE): (अभागे): unfortunate Synonyms: unlucky, luckless Antonyms: lucky Example Sentence:I met the hapless victims of the disaster. 10. INHIBIT (VERB): (रोकना): impede Synonyms: hinder hamper Antonyms: assist Example Sentence:Too much cold inhibits plant growth. 

✅ Daily The Hindu Vocabulary | 14.11.2024 1. ALIENATE (NOUN): (पृथक करना): estrange  Synonyms: turn away, set apart  Antonyms: unite  Example Sentence: We live in an urban environment which alienates its own inhabitants.  2. DASTARDLY (ADJECTIVE): (नीचतापूर्ण): wicked  Synonyms: evil, iniquitous  Antonyms: noble  Example Sentence: While the town is sleeping, the mafia is out doing dastardly deeds.  3. EGREGIOUS (ADJECTIVE): (भीषण): shocking  Synonyms: appalling, horrific  Antonyms: marvellous  Example Sentence: Copyright faces egregious abuses.  4. CALLOUS (ADJECTIVE): (निर्मम): heartless  Synonyms: unfeeling uncaring  Antonyms: kind  Example Sentence: His callous comments about the murder made me shiver.  5. AMBIGUITY (NOUN): (अस्पष्टता): ambivalence  Synonyms: equivocation, obscurity  Antonyms: transparency  Example Sentence: We can detect no ambiguity in this section of the Act.  6. CONSOLIDATE (VERB): (मजबूत करना): strengthen  Synonyms: secure, stabilize  Antonyms: weaken  Example Sentence: The company consolidated its position in the international market.  7. DESPISE (VERB): (घृणा करना): detest  Synonyms: hate, loathe  Antonyms: like  Example Sentence: He despised himself for being selfish.  8. UNRAVEL (VERB): (सुलझाना): solve  Synonyms: resolve, work out  Antonyms: complicate  Example Sentence: They were attempting to unravel the cause of death.  9. PATCHY (ADJECTIVE): (असम): uneven  Synonyms: bitty, varying  Antonyms: uniform  Example Sentence: There was patchy fog in the sky.  10. DISMANTLE (VERB): (विघटित करना): take apart  Synonyms: pull apart, deconstruct  Antonyms: assemble  Example Sentence: The engines were dismantled and the bits piled into a heap. 

#DAILY_VOCAB 1.Remission (N)-the cancellation of a debt, charge, or penalty. माफ़ी 2.Assassination (N)-murder of a public figure by surprise attack. हत्या 3.Clemency (N)-the act of forgiving or the state of being forgiven. राज्यक्षमा 4.Tenable (Adj)-able to be maintained or defended against attack or objection. तर्कसंगत 5.Ramifications (N)-a complex or unwelcome consequence of an action or event. प्रभाव 6.Incarceration (N)-the state of being kept in confinement. कैद 7.Humanitarian (Adj)-concerned with or seeking to promote human welfare. मानवतावादी 8.Hackles (N)-a feeling of anger and animosity. 9.Left No Stone Unturned (Phrase)-try every possible course of action in order to achieve something. 10.Whopping (Adj)-unusually large in size, extent, or degree.   11.Constellation (N)-a group of associated or similar people or things. 12.Triumphed (V)-to win a great victory, or to have a great success. 13.Burnish (V)-To improve or make more impressive. 14.Ruffle A Few Feathers (Phrase)-to make someone feel worried or annoyed. 15. Disengagement: the action or process of withdrawing from involvement in an activity, situation, or group. 16. Moratorium : A moratorium is a delay or suspension of an activity or a law. 17. Armoured:  steel-plated, bulletproof, bombproof. 18. Patrolled: keep watch over (an area) by regularly walking or travelling around it. 19. Artillery: a military detachment or branch of the armed forces that uses large-calibre guns. 20. hard nut to crack(phrase) :A difficult problem. 21. stand-off (Noun) : a situation in which agreement in an argument does not seem possible. 22. predates : exist or occur at a date earlier than (something) 23. Condemnation(N):the expression of very strong disapproval; censure.तिरस्कार 24. Ostensibly(प्रकट रूप से): apparently 25.Laundered(Adj.):(of money) obtained illegally and processed secretly, typically by transfers involving foreign banks or legitimate businesses. 26.Brush aside(Phrasal verb):to treat (something) as not important : to ignore or dismiss. 27.Relentless(adj.):persistent, continuing. 28.Grievances(N):complaint, criticism, objection. 29.Behoves(v):it is right for someone to do something. 20.Dissenters:objector, protester. #DAILY_VOCABULARY 1.Cling On To (Phrasal Verb)-to be unwilling to lose something or try very hard to keep something. 2.Mounting (Adj)-increasing, often in a manner that causes or expresses worry. बढ़ता हुआ 3.Crackdown (N)-a series of severe measures to restrict undesirable or illegal people or behaviour. कार्रवाई 4.Dictator (N)-a ruler with total power over a country, typically one who has obtained control by force. तानाशाह 5.Crack Down (Phrasal Verb)-to take strong action to stop something. कड़ी कार्यवाही करना 6.Coercive (Adj)-relating to or using force or threats. बलपूर्वक, अनिवार्य 7.Rigged (Adj)-to influence something such as an election in a dishonest way in order to produce a particular result. 8.Thrown Their Weight (Phrase)-To use one's influence or power to support or promote someone or something. 9.Beleaguered (Adj)-experiencing a lot of criticism and difficulties. परेशान 10.Tide Over (Phrasal Verb)-to help somebody during a difficult period by providing what they need. 11.Woes (N)-great sorrow or distress. संकट 12.Die Down (Phrasal Verb)- to gradually become less strong. 13.Wreak Havoc (Idiom)-to cause a lot of damage or problems. 14.Propping Up (Phrasal Verb)-to give help, encouragement, or support to (someone). 15. Daunting (Adj)-seeming difficult to deal with in prospect; intimidating. कठिन, चुनौतीपूर्ण 16..Quest (N)-a long or arduous search for something. खोज 17.Inoculated (V)-treat with a vaccine to produce immunity against a disease; vaccinate. टीका 18.Laudable (Adj)-(of an action, idea, or aim) deserving praise and commendation. प्रशंसनीय 19.Paucity (N)-the condition of having very little or not enough of something. कमी 20.Stringent (Adj)-(of regulations, requirements, or conditions) strict, precise, and exacting. सख्त