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How to clear the Alteryx Designer Core Certification Exam in Two Weeks

 Alteryx is basically a software that extracts information from raw data, converts into a format that fulfills business requirements and then loads it into a target system. Alteryx is used by many companies these days because of its ability to build data models, and that too without requiring the knowledge of any programming language. So, basically we have three exams here: Alteryx Designer Core Alteryx Designer Advanced Alteryx Designer Expert Now, I'll be discussing about how to clear the Alteryx Designer Core Certification here. The best way for it is as follows: Interactive lessons on Alteryx Community: Here, go through the lessons labelled as 'Core', as for now. The link for it is:  Interactive Lessons Alteryx learning path: Do go through the learning path for tutorials. The link to it is:  Learning Path Alteryx Core Certification prep guide: This is a whole package on 'How to prepare for Alteryx Designer Core Certification'. This well help you the most in your

A word a day #60 (Daily Vocabulary Builder)

Abstruse - Adjective - Pronunciation (Hindi): अब-स्ट्रूस - Pronunciation (English): Uhb-stroos - Meaning (English): difficult to understand - Meaning (Hindi): जिससे समझना मुश्किल हो - Examples: 1. That ma'am is proficient in mathematics, and has the art of making it very interesting, even the most abstruse theories. 2. He had the imagination that invested with personal being and ethical and rational qualities the most abstruse notions. 3. This subject of science is too abstruse to enlarge further upon here. - Synonyms: arcane, obscure. - Antonyms: clear

Current Affairs - 31/03/2021 - Daily Current Affairs for MBA, UPSC, SSC and other competitive exam aspirants

COVID-19 vaccines from Pfizer Inc. and Moderna Inc. have effectively prevented coronavirus infections, not just illness, with substantial protection evident two weeks after dose is given.  Johnson & Johnson will start tp deliver its single shot dose COVID vaccine to Europe in the month of April. Canada has suspended the use of the Oxford-AstraZeneca coronavirus for people under the age 55. Ripple Labs Inc. is planning to take a 40% in Asian cross-border payments specialist Tranglo. Ripple Labs Inc. is a crypto firm. Volvo cars will give its 40,000 employees worldwide the right to six-month paid parental leave in a bid to increase gender equality. Puma has signed a three-year partnership with the IPL team franchise RCB. Adani Transmission Ltd has hit Rs 1 trillion in market capitalization. Cognizant Technology Solutions Corp has launched a 12 week paid Returnship Programme for technology professionals looking to restart their careers after a break. Humanoid Robot Sophia, which was c

Tech News - 29/03/2021 - Boston Dynamics New Robot, PUBG Mobile India Launch, faulty iPad, Samsung Galaxy S20 FE 5G

 Boston Dynamics has unveiled a new robot stretch -  a robot which can move boxes in a warehouse. S21 camera updates will be having a portrait mode for regular lens and much more. The next gen iPad pro might be coming up with a A14x chip, and its performance might be close to the Apple M1 chip. Apple was sued over a faulty iPad that might had probably caused a house fire. Mi 11 Lite will the the first ever phone to come up with a Snapdragon 780G processor. Motorola denver will be a new Motorola phone that might be coming up with a stylus as well with it. It will have a Snapdragon 480 Processor. PUBG Mobile India might be launched soon, according to some Indian gamers. Apple watch might be getting a rugged model soon for extreme sports. Samsung Galaxy S20 FE 5G will be launched on 30 March, 2021 Samsung Galaxy M42 5G phone is expected to launch soon in India, as its support page is live now.

Current Affairs - 29/03/2021 (Daily Current Affairs for MBA, UPSC, SSC and other competitive exam aspirants)

India has recently imposed anti dumping duty on the import of bottle grade PET (Polyethylene Terephthalate) resin originating in or exported from China for 5 years. The COVID-19 count in India has reached 12,039,644 after 68,020 new cases were recorded on 29 March, 2021. Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro offered 'oil for vaccines' as the country is under economic sanctions affecting the oil sector, faces a second wave of coronavirus. India and South Korea have agreed to go for joint production and exports of military hardware. Private equity firm Actis Llp might invest $850 million to build two green energy platforms in India. India has sent 1L doses of COVID-19 vaccines for the Nepal Army, as a mark of friendship between New Delhi and Kathmandu. Coinbase is planning to establish its presence here, in India, and might open up an office in Hyderabad. It is a US based cryptocurrency exchange. India won gold medals in both the women's and men's Trap Team events at ISSF W

A word a day #59 (Daily Vocabulary Builder)

Abstract - Noun/Adjective/Verb - Meaning (English): a summary or abridgement; to draw away; to seperate - Meaning (Hindi): सारांश - Pronunciation (Hindi): एब-स्ट्रएक्ट - Pronunciation (English): aeb-str-ayct - Example : 1. His abstract submission did not meet the deadline. 2.  I want you to understand these abstract concepts with empirical data. 3. Can you present an abstract of this article? 4. He was not interested in such an abstract conversation. 5. You have to submit an abstract of the paper. Synonyms: theoretical, conceptional, extract, , synopsis. Antonyms: actual, concrete.

SQL Shorts - SELECT DISTINCT Statement (Learn new SQL Concepts in 5 minutes)

The SELECT DISTINCT statement is used to only return distinct or unique values in a particular selected column.

Current Affairs - 28/03/2021 - Daily current Affairs for UPSC and MBA Aspirants

Gokulam Kerala has won the I-League title, it defeated TRAU 4-1 in the final match of the season, that was held in Kolkata. A study has revealed that people living during the Harappan civilization around 4000 years ago, have been food consuming multigrain laddoos. India's online smartphone market had reached its highest share at 45% in 2020. Tata Power company has announced that it will be offering its retail consumers in Mumbai the option to switch to 100% green energy, but for an additional 66 paise per unit. The USTR (United States Trade Representative has proposed retailatory trade actions against India and certain other countries. A centre of excellence in hockey will be soon setup in Lucknow. The Delhi Cabinet has approved a proposal for the purchase of 300 low floor fully electric AC buses by the DTC (Delhi Transport Commission) Union Minister Hardeep Singh Puri announced the complete disinvestment of Air India Uttar Pradesh will soon be the state with maximum number of airp

A word a day #58 (English Vocabulary Builder)

Abstinence  - Noun - Pronunciation (Hindi): ऐब‌स्टिनन्‍स्‌ - Pronunciation (English): Aeb-stin-uns - Meaning: To restrain (with, from) - Example: 1. The patient must practice total abstinence from drinking. 2. Sometimes, abstinence is the best medicine. 3. The major goal of the treatment was abstinence. - Synonyms: temperance - Antonym: promiscuity

SQL Tutorials - SELECT Statement (Learn in 5 minutes)

 The Select Statement The SQL 'SELECT' statement is used to select a particular set of columns from a particular table or database. The output of 'SELECT' statement also depends on various conditions, which we will discuss in detail.

SQL Basics

SQL is a language that is used to store, retrieve and manipulate data in databases. SQL is used a lot by many companies these days for data storage and manipulation. SQL stands for structured query language. SQL is a language that is a lot in demand these days, and a very strong command on SQL can surely help anyone to get a job. Here, I will be posting some SQL tutorial shorts on a daily basis, and you can use these shorts to know more about a particular topic in SQL. 

Tech News - 27/03/2021 (Whatsapp Ban, PUBG Mobile - 5 billion ?, OnePlus 9 tweet ?, iPhone 13 Pro Leaks)

1. Whatsapp might be banned in India because its privacy policy rules. 2. PUBG Mobile Game crosses USD 5 Billion lifetime revenue. 3. iPhone 11 found in working condition after being underwater for 30 days. Well, that's shocking. 4. Hmmmmm, OnePlus is found using iPhone for OnePlus 9 tweets. 5. iPhone 13 Pro leaks suggest that it might have a smaller notch and some camera updates as well. Hmmm, sounds good. 6. Razer is actually working to make its concept RGB face mask. 7. Mi Band 6 would be launched in 29th March 2021. 8. Huawei has patented long range wireless charging. Lets see what happens further. 9. Poco F3 might be coming up with liquid cool technology, sounds exciting. 10. Mi 11 Ultra leaks suggest that it might come up with 12 GB RAM in it. Well, that's powerful. 11. Facebook has come up with holi avatars, do use those and enjoy. 12. Mi 10i is India's Top 5G phone in terms of number of shipments. That's nice.

Current Affairs - 27/03/2021

US President Joe Biden has invited 40 world leaders for a virtual leaders summit on climate scheduled for April 2021. Delhi Capitals, an Indian Premier League (IPL) team franchise, has announced that nachos brand Cornitos has come onboard as one of its official partners for the upcoming edition of IPL. Mahindra and Mahindra Limited has announced the appointment of Anish Shah, as the Managing Director and Chief Executive, effective from April 2, 2021. ISRO has revised the launch schedule of geo imaging satellite GISAT-1 on board the GSLV-F10 rocket following a minor issue with the spacecraft. JSW Steel plans to achieve 45 million tonnes per annum capacity well before its target of 2030 as it marks its foray into eastern region of the country with the acquisition of Bhushan Power and Steel Ltd. WeWork plans to enter public markets through a merger transaction raising $1.3 billion. Hungama music has partnered with Dolby Laboratories, enabling users with Dolby-enabled mobile devices to lis

A word a day #58

Abstemious - Adjective - Pronunciation (Hindi): अब-स्टी-मि-अस - Pronunciation (English): uhb-stee-mi-us - Meaning: Temperate, restrained in relation to food, drink or other pleasures. - Example: 1. Abstemious in his habits, he possessed great physical endurance. 2. Ram was a man of  abstemious habits. 3. They are industrious and abstemious in their lives. 4. The latter are peaceable, inoffensive and abstemious. Synonyms: Temperate, abstinent, austere, moderate, self-denying, restrained. Antonyms: self-indulgent, intemperate

Current Affairs - 26/03/2021

1. Chinese carmaker SAIC Motor Corp, and appliance maker Haier Group Corp, have signed a preliminary agreement to jointly develop intelligent transportation systems and smart homes. 2. China's Xiaomi Corp plans to make electric vehicles (EVs) using Great Wall Motor Co Ltd's Factory. 3. The Advertising Standards Council of India (ASCI) has partnered with brand consultancy Futurebrands India to launch the first study to gender depiction in advertising. 4. The 2,00,000 doses of COVID-19 vaccines, announced as a gift by India, will be sent to UN peacekeepers on March 27, and then will be distributed to peacekeeping commissions. 5. Former Deputy Governor of Reserve Bank K C Chakrabarty passed away in March 2021. 6. JM Financial Private Equity has invested Rs 60 crores in Canpac Trends Pvt. Ltd., Mumbai, a Gujarat-based folding carton and packaging solutions company. 7. A total of 100 MHADA (Maharashtra Housing and Area Development Authority) flats will be handed over to the Tata Mem

A word a day #57

Abstain - Verb - Pronunciation (Hindi): एब-स्टेन - Pronunciation (English): aeb-stein - Meaning: to hold or refrain; to restrain - Example: 1. He must abstain from all flesh diet except prawns. 2. I am trying my best to abstain from sweets for my new diet. 3. If you would like to be a safer driver, abstain from using your phone while behind the wheel. - Synonyms: avoid, refrain, cease, stop, discontinue - Antonyms: indulge, exceed, reveal.

Current Affairs - 24/03/2021

1. Power Grid Corporation of India Limited, a central PSU, has established an e-Tendering Portal - PRANIT. 2. Renowned vocalist Pandit Ajoy Chakrabarty has composed a new Raag named 'Moitree' as a tribute to Bangabandhu on the occasion of birth centenary of the  founding father of Bangladesh Sheikh Mujibur Rahman. 3. The cumulative number of COVID-19 vaccine doses administered in the country has crossed 5 crores. 4. Centre has opened  Covid-19 vaccination for everyone aged above 45 starting 1 April 2021. 5. Indian Naval Ship Jalashwa arrived at Port Ehoala, Madagascar to deliver a consignment of 100 metric tonnes of rice and one lakh Hydroxychloroquine tablets. 6. Saudi Arabia launched a wide ranging initiative, to bring peace to Yemen, to deliver aid to its people and end the country's six year war. 7. The Union Cabinet has approved the Memorandum of Cooperation (MoC) signed between India and Japan in the field of Water Resources. 8. Union Cabinet has approved signing of a

Current Affairs - 23/03/2021

1. India's Divyansh Singh Panwar and Elavenil Valarivan won the gold medal on 22 March,  in the 10m Air Rifle Mixed Team. 2. India supplied two Mobile Harbour Cranes (MHCs)  each weighing 100 tons to Iran. 3. The Gandhi Peace Prize for the year 2020 is being conferred on Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman. 4. Lok Sabha passed the National Capital of Territory of Delhi (Amendment) Bill 2021. 5. The Department of Posts is organizing Universal Postal Union 2021 for International Letter-writing Competition for young people in all states of the country through the postal circle offices. 6. NITI Aayog has constituted two task forces to lay emphasis on Enforcement of Contracts and Conciliation Mechanism. 7. The Parliament has passed the Insurance (Amendment) Bill, 2021 with Lok Sabha approving it. 8. The 67th National Film Awards for the year 2019 were announced on 22nd March. 9. The Gandhi Peace Prize for the year 2019 is being conferred on late Sultan Qaboos bin Said Al Said of Oman. 10.

A word a day #56

Absolve - Verb - Pronunciation (Hindi): अब्ˈज़ॉल्‍व़्‌ - Pronunciation (English): uhb-saul-v - Meaning: to acquit without blame; to discharge (from) - Example: 1. They had agreed to absolve us from our obligation. 2. I absolve you from all your sins. 3. My good friend, absolve yourself from that. 4. They can't absolve you from your responsibility. 5. I absolve you from your vows. Synonyms: exonerate, discharge, acquit, exculpate, vindicate, release. Antonyms: blame, condemn, punish

A word a day #55

Abscond - Verb - Pronunciation (Hindi) : एब्स-कॉन्ड - Pronunciation (English) : abs-kond - Meaning : to hide, or get out of the way. - Examples : 1. He had absconded from that place. 2. They are in the open now, and therefore absconding is very easy. 3. He was allowed to go unescorted and is now absconded. 4. Those two guys have absconded from the college. 5. She had absconded him from the mental hospital. Synonyms: run away, escape, bolt, clear out, flee, make off, take flight, take off Antonyms: appear, arrive, come, face

Current Affairs - 22/03/2021

1. India's crude oil processing fell to its lowest in four months in February 2021. 2. Thermax Babcock and Wilcox Energy Solutions (TBWES) has signed a Know-How transfer and license agreement with Steinmuller Babcock Environment GmbH (SBE), Germany for waste to technology. 3. Google Vice President Caesar Sengupta is stepping down after a 15-year stint at the company. 4. The centre will soon roll out a Rs. 5000-crore scheme to promote entrepreneurship in the animal husbandry sector, with the twin objective of increasing productivity and reducing input costs. 5. Saudi Aramco will ensure China's energy security remains its highest priority for the next 50 years and beyond. 6. Axis Bank has revised interest rates on fixed deposits (FDs) with effect from 18 March 2021. 7. A bond sponsored by the Danish Red Cross is the first to offer dedicated insurance against volcanic eruptions. 8. IIM Calcutta Director Anju Seth has resigned after months-long differences with the institution'

A word a day #54

Abscess - Noun - Pronunciation (Hindi): एब-सेस - Pronunciation (English): aeb-sess - Meaning: a collection of pus in a cavity - Example: 1. Acute abscess in the kidney. 2. The abscess should be freely opened and drained. 3. The accident caused an internal abscess which was never cured. 4. The only way for an abscess to evacuate itself is on to the surface of the body. 5. Abscess of the Gall-bladder gives rise to a painful and tender swelling, and it becomes unbearable at times.

Current Affairs - 21/03/2021

Adoption of e-commerce during the pandemic led to an increase in digital transactions on platforms of State Bank of India from 60% to 67% The Jharkhand government's health government health department as decided to provide one-month extra pay to all frontline medical workers for their services. Uranium exploration has been taken up in Arunachal Pradesh by the Atomic Minerals Directorate (AMD) for Exploration and Research. Scientists announced the discovery of a nearly complete fossil of the shark called Aquilolamna milarcae that lived during the Cretaceous Period at a time when dinosaurs ruled the land. Yashaswini Deswal Bagged the first gold medal for India in the Women's 10 Meter Air Pistol final of the International Shooting Sport Federation (ISSF) World Cup at the Dr Karni Singh Shooting range. In Cricket, India beat England by 36 runs in the fifth and final T20 International at Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. India participated in the Nowruz festivities at the SCO Secr

A word a day #53

Abrogate - Verb -  Pronunciation (Hindi): एब-रो-गेट - Pronunciation (English): Aeb-row-gaet - Meaning: to rescind; to annul - Example: 1. He proposed to abrogate that law. 2. We proceeded to abrogate this engagement. 3. They don't want to abrogate the religion. 4. He wants to abrogate the agreement. 5. He will not abrogate our work. Synonyms: repudiate, revoke, repeal. Antonyms: institute, introduce

Tech News - 20/03/2021

 Reliance Jio 5G smartphone and JioBook might be launched soon at RIL AGM. Moto G60 Specs have been leaked, it might comes with 6000 Mah battery and a 120 Hz Display. Poco X3 pro details are leaked, which might launch in global launch on 22 March, 2021.  Twitter might soon enable undo option for tweets, but will be available for paid users. Oneplus 9R has been officially leaked, it might be a gaming design phone. BlackShark 4 has been leaked online, although it might not be launched in India. Oneplus 9 pro will be having a superfast wireless charging system. Apple is working to make FaceID more secure. Oneplus watch pre-orders have begun. Facebook, whatsapp and Instagram down had made a huge problem for worldwide users. Google lens is planning to change its logo.

Current Affairs - 20/03/2021

Power Grid Corporation India Limited (PGCIL) will buy Jaiprakash Power Ventures Limited's (JPVL) 74% stake in an electricity transmission joint venture that the two firms have together. World Sparrow Day is observed on 20 March every year to raise awareness about the bird. In view of the COVID spike in the state, the Punjab Government will start the crop procurement operations from April 10, 2021. President Ram Nath Kovind is on a three-day visit to Odisha beginning 20 March 2021. In Madhya Pradesh, keeping in view the recent increase in corona infection, new additional guidelines have been issued by the state government. NTPC Bongaigaon, Assam for the first time achieved more than 100% Plant Load Factor (PLF) since commissioning all of its units Embassy of India, Seoul launched the 'Festival of Independence' India @75 - the 75 weeks celebrations on 19 March. Under the Vaccine Maitri initiative of the Government of India, the Lao People's Democratic Republic has receive

A word a day #52

Abridge - Verb - Pronunciation (Hindi): अब्रिज्‌ - Pronunciation (English): uh-brihj - Meaning: to shorten; to curtail - Example Sentence: 1. He abridged the list. 2. He abridged the whole work with his judgement. 3. The work was abridged by Tom for his college lectures. Synonyms: cut, truncate, lessen, trim, crop, clip Antonyms: lengthen

Tech News - 19/03/2021

LG Rollable phone's Bluetooth SIG gives us more hope for its arrival. Facebook has developed Neural Wristband that works with AR glasses. Whatsapp is testing on playback speeds for voice messages. Indian Govt. to launch GPS based toll collection soon. Indian Govt has wants to stop implementing Whatsapp's privacy policy. Mi 11 pro and Mi 11 Ultra will be coming up with a superfast 67 W charging speed. Oneplus 9R 5G is coming soon. Instagram will be soon coming up with Instagram for Kids. Concept designs of Apple folding phones have been released. Sony has unveiled new VR controllers for PS5. Realme 8 pro might be coming up with 108MP camera.  Andorid 12 Developer preview - 2 is out now. Micromax IN 1 is launched. Its  starting price for Introductory sale is Rs. 9999. Samsung Galaxy A52 ands A72 is launched in India.

Current Affairs - 19/03/2021

American stock trading platform Robinhood has appointed Indian-origin Aparna Chennapragada as its first Chief  Product Officer. Punjab Government has decided to create a robust and integrated technology solution to implement and review the progress of Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) schemes. The Lok Sabha on 18 March, passed the Supplementary demands for grants in respect of J&K for 2020-21. Union Agriculture Minister Narendra Singh Tomar and Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan have launched the Mission Gramodaya in Madhya Pradesh. The department of Technical Education and Skill development will organise Kaushal Mela in the Kargilon 24 March 2021. The Rajya Sabha has passed the Insurance (Amendment) Bill, 2021. India has supplied a second batch of 20 thousand litres of Malathion 95 percent ULV pesticide to Iran under a Government-to-Government Locust Control Programme. Labour and Employment Minister Santosh Kumar Gangwar on 18 March 2021, released four volumes of Compendium on Consu

A word a day #51

Abrade - Verb - Pronunciation (Hindi): अ-ब्रे-ड - Pronunciation (English): Uh-brey-ed - Meaning: to wear down or off - Example: 1. Abrade your skin by using that scrub brush. 2. Abrade the surface using a dry sandpaper. 3. Abrade the floor slightly using a scrubbing compound. - Synonyms: wear, erode, corrode, eat away at - Antonyms: soften, polish, smooth, wax

Tech news #18/03/2021

1. Oneplus phones might soon start using ColorOS, in China. 2. Apple Event of 23rd March might be delayed. 3. Oneplus watch has been teased with a circular dial, it mostly won't be running on Google's Wear OS. 4. Samsung Galaxy A52 and A72 have been launched. 5. iTel Android TV's have been launched in India. 6. Realme GT Neo will launch on 31st March. 7. Pokémon Go will be hosting Holi in-game event in India on March 28th. 8. Poco X3 will be having a Gorilla glass 6 protection in it. 9. Samsung Galaxy S21 FE might be launched soon. 10. Realme Narzo 30 4G and Narzo 30 5G might be launched soon.

Current Affairs Daily #18/03/2021

1. Welspun Corp Ltd has bagged multiple orders worth about Rs 777 crores in the overseas and domestic markets. 2. Ritika Phogat, the cousin sister of champion wrestlers Geeta and Babita Phogat, died by suicide after she allegedly lost a wrestling tournament final in Bharatpur, in March 2021. 3. The latest subscribers data by the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) showed that Industry-active subscribers rose from 3.3 mn to 979 mn in January 2021. 4. Shapoorji Pallonji Real Estate will invest Rs 300 crores to construct around 440 luxury apartments in Bengaluru. 5. The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) amd the US International Development Finance Corporation (DFC) is offering a 41 million loan portfolio guarantee to India. 6. The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has announced the arrival at London's Heathrow Airport of first traveller using the IATA travel pass app to manage their travel health conditions. 7. Ethanol blending in Petrol

A word a day #50

Abortive - Adjective, Adverb - Pronunciation (Hindi): अबॉटिव़्‌ - Pronunciation (English): aeb-aor-tivv - Meaning: futile; unsuccessful; vain - Example: The invasion of the X and the death of Y put an end to the abortive attempt. - Synonyms: failed, thwarted - Antonyms: successful, fruitful

A word a day #49

Aborigine - Noun - Pronunciation (Hindi): एब-ओरी-जिनी - Pronunciation (English): Aeb-ori-jini - Meaning: an original or native inhabitant of a country - Example: The Aborigines are the native inhabitants of New Zealand. - Synonyms: native, indigene - Antonyms: immigrant, novel

A word a day #48

Abominate - Verb - Pronunciation (Hindi): अब-ऑ-मिन-एट - Pronunciation (English): ab-aww-min-aytte - Meaning: to abhor; to detest - Example: 1. We abominated the idea of having guests over. 2. He abominated of having more power in his hands. 3. He abominated the idea of studying regularly. 4. We abominated our rude neighbors. 5. I abominated the idea of dieting, and had 10 gulab jamuns after that. - Synonyms: detest, loathe, hate - Antonyms: like, love

A word a day #47

Abominable -  Pronunciation (Hindi): एबो-मिन-एबल  - Pronunciation (English): Aeb-aw-min-able - Meaning : very bad or unpleasant, detestable, loathsome - Example: This abominable deed gave northern France for twenty years to an English master. - Synonyms: loathsome, detestable, hateful, odious - Antonyms: good, admirable

A word a day #46

Acknowledge - Verb -  Pronunciation (Hindi): एक-नओ-लेज़ - Pronunciation (English): Aek-nao-lej - Meaning: to express gratitude or thanks; to admit or intimate receipt of  - Example: 1. You didn't acknowledge me at all. 2. He did not acknowledge my arrival here. 3. I want to acknowledge the very generous contributions which have been made over the years by the public. 4. She barely turned to acknowledge him. 5. You need to acknowledge the path at your feet and just go with it. - Synonyms: Admit, accept, grant - Antonyms: reject, deny, ignore

Current Affairs #11/03/2021

1. Cognizant to cover the cost of vaccination of over 600,000 people in India, including its 200,000 full-time employees and their dependents. 2. Mahindra and Mahindra has received clearance from the Reserve Bank of India to reduce its ownership in Korean automaker SsangYong Motor. 3. Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh delivered the keynote address at the "National Gestational Diabetes Awareness day" Summit. 4. India has over 4 lakh beggars, with the highest 81,244 beggars in West Bengal, while Lakhshadweep nearly has two of them. 5. In Jammu and Kashmir, Advisor to Lieutenant Governor, Baseer Ahmad Khan chaired the 77th Board of directors meeting of Jammu and Kashmir State Power State Development Corporation Limited (JKSPDCL) at civil Secretariat in Srinagar. 6. Prime Minister of Ivory Coast, Hamed Bakayoko, passed away in March 2021. 7. The Australian Government unveiled a 928 million US dollar tourism support package. 8. The department of Telecommunication has targeted to p

A word a day #45

Acidulous - Adjective - Pronunciation (Hindi): एसिड-जुल-अस - Pronunciation (English): aesid-jul-us - Meaning: sarcastic; caustic or sharp - Examples: 1. His acidulous remarks towards the owner put everyone ill at ease. 2. This acidulous drink has burned my tongue. 3. Because the gym trainer spoke to me in an acidulous tone, I chose to take gym membership elsewhere.  4. Aman apologized because he didn’t realize his comment was acidulous and hurtful to Baman. 5.  If the drink is acidulous, it’s because I used too much lemon juice in the mix. 6. That guy is being removed from our society because of his acidulous language. Synonyms: acidic, caustic, acerbic Antonyms: nectared, sweet

Tech news #10/03/2021

1. JioBusiness is launched in India, which has Jio Integrated fibre, and digital solutions for small and medium businesses. 2. Redmi TV has been teased on Amazon, before its official launch. 3.Qualcomm is working on a Snapdragon 888 chip which will not be having 5G. 4. Asus has launched ROG Phone 5, Pro and Ultimate. 5. Oppo Find X3 Colors have been leaked. 6. NOKIA G10 and G series might be coming up soon. 7. Sony has announced IMX661, a 128MP image sensor. 8. Xiaomi has launched a pet hair trimmer. 9. Facebook has launched Instagram Lite in various countries. 10. Insta 360 Go 2 Action camera has been launched for $299.

Current Affairs #10/03/2021

1. Andhra Pradesh CM YS Jagan Mohan Reddy virtually flagged off 900 Disha patrolling vehicles from the CM's camp office in Tadepalli on 8th March 2021. 2. The Odisha government on March 8, 2021, announced the setting up of District Investment Promotion Agencies (DIPA) in 30 districts to promote and facilitate investment across the state. 3. J&K Lt Governor Manoj Sinha announced the launch of Super-75 scholarship scheme. 4. Afghanistan received 4,68,000 doses of the Made in India COVID-19 vaccine. 5. The Comptoller and Auditor General of India Girish Chandra Murmu has been again appointed as Chairman of the Panel of External Auditors of the United Nations for 2021. 6. Russia and China signed an MoU on 9 March 2021 for the joint construction of a lunar space station. 7. The state-run Odisha Industrial Infrastructure Development Corporation (IDCO) and Indian Oil Corporation Limited signed an MoU to develop a Plastic Park in Paradip. 8. The Indian Navy has signed a contract with Su

A word a day #44

Acerbity - Noun -  Pronunciation (Hindi): अह-सर-बिटी - Pronunciation (English): uh-sir-bitti - Meaning: Acrimony; sarcasm; bitterness - Example: 1. The acerbity in  his tone made the small child cry. 2. The man screamed at his wife with an acerbity that made her fear. 3.  I knew from the acerbity in my father’s tone I was in trouble. 4. I realised that we are going to get a lot of homework from the acerbity in the teacher's tone.

Tech News #09/03/2021

1. The ISRO-NASA radar to be launched in 2022. 2. 'Nothing' has teased its transparent TWS earphones. Its launch and its price are going to be really amazing. 3. Realme 8 pro official hands on video is out. It is expected to have an under display fingerprint scanner. 4. Moto G10 Power and G30 are launched in India. 5. Oneplus 9 pro official back has been teased. It might have quad camera system in it. 6. Whatsapp is working on encrypted chat backups.

Current Affairs 09/03/2021

1. Indian Bank will divest stake in joint venture entity ASREC (India) Ltd as part of asset monetisation exercise. 2. First Forest Healing centre of the country was inaugurated on 7 March, 2021 at Ranikhet in Kalika, Uttarakhand. 3. The National River Conservation Plan (NRCP) has covered 34 rivers in 77 towns across 16 states. 4. Global impact investor LeapFrog investments has signed a strategic partnership with Singapore's state investor Temasek. 5. Asset reconstruction company Arcil has appointed Pallav Mohapatra as the new Cheif Executive Officer and Managing Director. 6. The Delhi government presented a Rs 69000 crore budget themed on patriotism for the financial year 2021-22. 7. Bharat Electronics Limited, BEL paid an interim dividend of 140 percent on its paid-up capital to the government for the Financial year 2020-21. 8. Karnataka Cheif Minister B S Yediyurappa presented the state budget in the Legislative assembly on 8 March 2021. 9. Andhra Pradesh will be the first state

A word a day #43

Accrue - Verb -  Pronunciation (Hindi): अ-क्रू - Pronunciation (English): Uh-kru - Meaning: to fall due; to accumulate - Example: 1. Interest will accrue until payment is done. 2. Ability to think will accrue to you from proper habits of studying and analyzing. 3. If you do not pay within 7 days, interest will accrue. - Synonyms: result, rise, follow - Antonyms: decremental, decrescent, degressive.

Current Affairs #08/03/2021

1. For effective implementation of various schemes and programmes of the Ministry of Women and Child Development, all major schemes have been classified under 3 umbrella schemes which are, Mission Poshan 2.0, Mission Vatsalya and Mission Shakti. 2. Hardeep Singh Puri, Civil Aviation Minister, flagged off the first flight from Delhi to the newly upgraded Trishul Military Airbase, Bareilly Airport, UP. 3. The Delhi economy is estimated to suffer a contraction of 5.6% in the gross state domestic product (GSDP) in the current financial year due to impact of coronavirus pandemic. 4. Apple Inc. will manufacture Made-in-India iPhone 12 soon. 5. The interest rates on home loans have hit a decadal low as several leading banks slashed their lending rates in past few days. 6. Union home minister Amit Shah was on a visit to Tamil Nadu and Kerala on 7 March, 2021. 7. Bihar government set a target to vaccinate one lakh women against coronavirus across the state on the occasion of International Women

A word a day #42

Accretion - Noun - Pronunciation (Hindi): अ-क्री-शन - Pronunciation (English): uh - kri - shun - Meaning: continued growth; an extaneous addition - Example: Its seaward accretion is estimated at 10 ft.

Current Affairs #06/03/2021

1. Canada on 5th March 2021, has authorized a fourth COVID-19 vaccine, along Johnson and Johnson's candidate to its approved list alongside AstraZeneca, Pfizer-BioNTech and Moderna shots. 2. US President Joe Biden has appointed two more Indian-Americans in key administrative positions. 3. Cipher Mining Inc has agreed to go public through a merger with blank-check firm Good Works Acquisition Corp in a deal valuing it at $ 2 billion, underscoring the rising interest in bitcoin space. 4. Researchers have reported development of smartphone application that combines smartphone camera imaging with machine learning to interpret SARS-COV-2 serological rapid diagnostic test (RDT), the visual interpretation of which can he highly subjective. 5. COVAX- the international program set up to get coronavirus vaccines to the world has delivered 20 million vaccine doses to 20 countries in the first week of distribution. 6. Maharashtra's economy is expected to grow at minus 8% in the year 2021-21

A word a day #41

Accoutre - Verb - Pronunciation (Hindi): अकू-टर - Pronunciation (English): uh - kooter - Meaning: to dress or equip - Example: He follows on a magnificently accoutred horse. -Synonym: appoint, equip, outfit and furnish - Antonym: deprive, dispossess

A word a day #40

Accost - Verb - Pronunciation (Hindi): अह- कॉस्ट - Pronunciation (English): Uh - kost - Meaning (English): to approach and speak (often threateningly) to; assault - Examples: 1. She was accosted by a complete stranger. 2. He was accosted by four youths  and forced to give them all his money.

Current Affairs #05/03/2021

1. Delhi government has approved Rs 50 crore funds for the construction and development of the cultural complex Kala Kunj. 2. The National Stock Exchange (NSE) has entered into a pact with the Small Industries Development Bank of India (SIDBI) to explore the feasibility of a debt capital platform for MSME's 3. Australian conservationists have unveiled plans to build the world's 1st refuge for the platypus, to promote breeding and rehabilitation as the mammal face extinction due to climate change. 4. Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik inaugrated hostels for the students for the scheduled tribe (ST) and scheduled caste (SC) students in the state on 2 March 2021. 5. Six time world champion M C Mary Kom has been picked as the chairperson of the International Boxing Association's (AIBA) champions and veterans committee. 6. The seven day International Yoga Festival was inaugurated by Uttarakhand agriculture minister Subodh Uniyal, in Rishikesh on March 1, 2021. 7. Indian shuttl

A word a day #39

Accord - Noun/Verb - Pronunciation (Hindi) : अह- कोड - Pronunciation (English): Uh-kawd - Meaning: agreement, to give or grant - Example: 1. I am in accord with your decision. 2. A peace accord was reached yesterday. 3. Such a behaviour would not be in accord with our rules and regulations. - Synonyms: give, grant, tender, present, award. - Antonyms: withold, remove

Tech News #03/03/2021

1. Twitter is going to ban accounts that have any misleading content related to COVID-19. 2. In China, a person had ordered Apple iPhone 12, but had received Apple Yogurt drink. 3. Motorola's new and upcoming smartwatch will have Snapdragon wear 4100 platform. 4. DJI has launched its FPV Drone which gives a high speed immersive flying experience with 4K video feature. 5. Samsung is giving three day free trial in South Korea. 6. Xiaomi Mi scooter 3 and Mi scooter 3 lite will be coming soon. 7. Redmi Note 10 series might be having 120 Hz AMOLED screen. 8. Samsung Galaxy A32 has been launched in India. 9. Samsung new TV's have been launched. 10. Oppo F19 Pro series to be launched on 8th March.

Current affairs #03/03/2021

1. Virat Kohli has become the first cricketer in the world to have 100 million followers on Instagram. 2. Nascom is launching an 'AI Gamechangers' to promote artificial intelligence led innovation in the country. 3. Researchers at IIT-Kharagpur have developed a soil mapping technology to bring efficiency in the use of fertilisers in farmland. 4. The government on March 2 2021, notified comprehensive amendments to the Insurance Ombudsman Rules, 2017. 5. India and Norway have agreed to jointly work in the area of marine spatial planning in the oceanic space for the next 5 years. 6. The Union Cabinet has approved an MoU between the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers' welfare of the Republic of India and Ministry of Agriculture of the Republic of Fiji for cooperation in the field of agriculture. 7. The Cabinet has approved the MoU between India and France in the field of renewable energy cooperation. 8. Sea Ltd. is injecting $1 billion into a new unit that will manage bets on

A word a day #38

Accomplish - Pronunciation (Hindi): अ-कंप-लिश - Pronunciation (English): uh - kuhm - pluhsh - Meaning (Hindi): संपूर्ण करना - Meaning (English): perform; succeed in doing; complete - Example: 1. We didn't accomplish much 2. You can accomplish anything, if you believe in yourself. 3. We can accomplish it, but only when we are together. - Synonyms: fulfil, achieve, attain - Antonyms: give up

Current Affairs #02/03/2021

1. Japan's financial services firm ORIX Corp. and Greenko Energy Holdings have concluded a deal for the investment of $980 million in Greenko. 2. Finance Ministry has extended the due date for furnishing the annual returns GSTR-9 and GSTR-9C for the financial year 2019-20 to 31st March 3. One in four people, nearly 2.5 billion people worldwide, will be living with some degree of hearing loss by 2050, warned WHO. 4. Indian Railways surpasses 2020's freight loading. 5. The Gross GST revenue collected in February 2021 os 1 lakh 13 thousand 143 crore rupees.

A word a day #37

Accomplice - Noun -  Pronunciation (Hindi): अकम - प्लिस - Pronunciation (English): Uh - Kuhm - Plis - Meaning (Hindi): अपराध में साथी - Meaning (English): a person who helps another or others to commit a crime - Example: He was an accomplice in the robbery

A word a day #36

Accompany - Verb - Pronunciation (Hindi) : अ-कंपनी - Pronunciation (English): uh - cump - ani - Meaning (English) : To go along with; to associate, join or couple - Meaning (Hindi) : साथ देना - Example: She will accompany me to the hospital - Synonyms: go with, go along with, keep someone company, partner, escort, chaperone, attend, follow, conduct, lead, take - Antonyms: abandon, disregard, leave, lose, neglect, ignore, desert, withdraw.