English Vocabulary from
- She is one of the best players, who have ever played. (wrong)
- She is one of the best players, who has ever played. (correct)
- Explanation : The relative clause is for 'she', which is singular. Hence the singular verb.
- When Rita shall come she will bring grapes. (wrong)
- When Rita comes she will bring grapes. (correct)
- Explanation : Here 'when' refers to the condition and a conditional clause is never in the future tense. Instead, the present tense is used.
June 21, 2016
Common Errors in English Usage with Explanations (Tenses) - Part 13
Latest List of Reserve Bank of India Committees and Heads 2016 (PDF Download)
June 20, 2016
20th June 2016 - Important Current Affairs updates
International Affairs
- Today (20th June 2016) is World Refugee Day.
- This day is observed by the United Nation High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR)
- This day is dedicated to raising awareness of the situation of refugees throughout the world.
- The decision to observe the day, coinciding with Africa Refugee Day, was made by the UN in December 2000.
- The first World Refugee Day marked the 50th anniversary of the UN Refugee Convention.
- Theme of the year 2016 : We Stand Together With Refugee
Reasoning : Statement and Conclusions Problems with Shortcut Methods - Introduction
English Vocabulary from "The Hindu" - 16th June 2016
Note : Click on the titles to read the Editorials.
Topic 1 : "Politics of positions"
- Legal - relating to the law
- Casts a dark shadow on something - to spoil a good situation with something unpleasant
- Withholding - to refuse to give something
- Assent - the expression of approval or agreement
- Incurring - experience something unpleasant
- Flagrant - shocking because it is easy to observe
- Accusing - saying that someone has done something wrong / illegal
- Motive - a reason for doing something
- Granting - agreeing to give or allow (something requested)
- Cites - to mention something as proof
- Prevailing - existing at a particular time / current
- Allies - people who helps and supports you
- Politicise - to make something or someone political
- Reluctant - not willing to do something and therefore slow to do it
- Retrospective - looking back on or dealing with past events or situations
- Pre-empting - take action in order to prevent something happening
- Contends - to say that something is true
- Perquisites - advantages
- Ought to - have to
- Canvass - to try to get political support or votes
- Evolved - developed slowly
- Remunerates - to pay someone for work or services
- Appointee - someone who has been chosen officially for a job or responsibility
- Essentially - necessary or needed (a basic thing that you need)
- Struck down - to declare (a law) illegal
- Breaching - an act of breaking a law, promise, agreement
- Ensure - to make something sure to happen
English Vocabulary in 365 Days - Lesson 5
Day 5 : Ambi, Amphi
- ambi - both of two
- ambhi - both; about; around
Let's try to understand these with some examples....
June 2016 : Expected Current Affairs Quiz - Set 5
Who is the new Chief Minister of Puducherry ?
Name the only two union territories of India, which are having Chief Ministers ?
Which player has recently completed his career Grand Slam after winning the French Open 2016 title ?
Common Errors in English Usage with Explanations (Tenses) - Part 12
- He is shouting since six o'clock. (wrong)
- He has been shouting since six o' clock. (correct)
- Explanation : For something that began in the past tense and is still continuing we use the present perfect continuous tense.
Books & Authors 2016 : Expected Questions - Set 1
- Who is the author of the book “Making It Big: The inspiring Story of Nepal’s first billionaire in his own words” ?
- Shesh Ghale
- Upendra Mahato
- Jamuna Gurung
- Binod Chaudhary
- None of These
June 19, 2016
19th June 2016 - Important Current Affairs updates
International Affairs
- Today (3rd Sunday of June) is Father's Day.
- This day is a celebration honoring fathers and celebrating fatherhood, paternal bonds, and the influence of fathers in society.
- India is going to setup a joint panel of parliamentarians with the United Arab Emirates (UAE) in a bid to boost bilateral strategic ties.
- The decision was taken when UAE's Federal National Council Speaker Amal Abdullah Al-Qubaisi met Indian Ambassador TP Seetharam today.
- This panel will aim to facilitate parliamentary visits between both the nations.
- Foreign Secretary S Jaishankar was on a visit to China to discuss India's membership to the Nuclear Suppliers Group.
- This comes amid reports of Beijing trying to block India's entry to the 48-member anti-proliferation group.
- Note : The decision on India's membership will be taken during the NSG plenary meeting to be held from June 23-24.
- Canada's parliament has passed a contentious bill to allow medically-assisted death for terminally ill people.
- This move makes Canada one of the few countries where doctors can legally help sick people die.
- Assisted suicide is currently legal in just a few countries, including Switzerland, the Netherlands, Albania, Colombia and Japan.
- The practice is legal in the US states of Washington, California, Oregon, Vermont, New Mexico and Montana.
