This is the Vocab24 daily quiz of 13 July 2025, the same 30 questions the app served that day, on the day's vocabulary and editorial. One mark for a right answer, minus 0.25 for a wrong one; the explanation opens as soon as you tap.
Out of the given alternatives select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of given word.
Affiliation
Out of the given alternatives select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of given word.
Marched
Out of the given alternatives select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of given word.
Conducted
Out of the given alternatives select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of given word.
Depriving
Out of the given alternatives select the word opposite in meaning to the given word.
Sanction
Out of the given alternatives select the word opposite in meaning to the given word.
Condemned
Out of the given alternatives select the word opposite in meaning to the given word.
Chanting
Out of the given alternatives select the word opposite in meaning to the given word.
Vows
Out of given alternatives, choose the word which can be substituted for the given words/ sentence.
Connected with or controlled by a group or organization.
Out of given alternatives, choose the word which can be substituted for the given words/ sentence.
Walk in a military manner with a regular measured tread.
Out of given alternatives, choose the word which can be substituted for the given words/ sentence.
Say or shout repeatedly in a sing-song tone.
Out of given alternatives, choose the word which can be substituted for the given words/ sentence.
Having been beaten in a battle or other contest.
A statement with one blank is given below. Choose the set of words from the given options which can be used to fill the given blank.
To grease the palm means ____
Explanation: Solution: <br> The phrase 'to grease the palm' is an idiom. <br> Idioms are expressions where the meaning isn't obvious from the individual words. <br> Think of it like this: you don't literally grease someone's hand with oil! <br> Instead, 'to grease the palm' means to bribe someone. <br> A bribe is a payment made to someone to influence their actions, often illegally or unethically. <br> So, the correct answer is Option B: To bribe. <br> Options A, C, and D are incorrect because they don't reflect the true meaning of the idiom.
A statement with one blank is given below. Choose the set of words from the given options which can be used to fill the given blank.
____ you ever ____ Manali?
Explanation: Solution: <br> Sentence is in present perfect tense with active voice. <br> Rule : <br> Have/has + subject + V3 + other agents + ? <br> Have you ever visited Manali?
A statement with one blank is given below. Choose the set of words from the given options which can be used to fill the given blank.
In my busy office schedule, I haven't got ____ time for playing.
Explanation: Solution: <br> Much --- to a great extent; a great deal. <br> In my busy office schedule, I haven't got much time for playing.
Out of given alternatives select the option which best expresses the meaning of given idiom/ phrase.
The trade union's seemingly rightful demand is only a stalking horse to blackmail the management.
Explanation: stalking horse: a person or thing that is used to conceal someone's real intentions.
Out of given alternatives select the option which best expresses the meaning of given idiom/ phrase.
The number of globetrotters has increased after the Second World War.
Explanation: globetrotters: a person who travels widely.
Out of given alternatives select the option which best expresses the meaning of given idiom/ phrase.
Chandu used very ugly words against his kind uncle; he threw down the gauntlet before him.
Explanation: threw down the gauntlet: Declare or issue a challenge.
Out of given alternatives select the word which is correctly spelt.
Choose the Correct Spelling.
Out of given alternatives select the word which is correctly spelt.
Choose the Correct Spelling.
Out of given alternatives select the word which is correctly spelt.
Choose the Correct Spelling.
Out of given alternatives select the word which is correctly spelt.
Choose the Correct Spelling.
Which of phrases given below each sentence should replace the phrase printed in bold type to make the grammatically correct? If the sentence is correct as it is, mark 'd' as the answer.
Love your neighbour (a)/ unlike you (b)/ love yourself (c)/ No error (d)
Explanation: as you
Which of phrases given below each sentence should replace the phrase printed in bold type to make the grammatically correct? If the sentence is correct as it is, mark 'd' as the answer.
It is very important that every citizen of India (a)/ who expects to cast his vote takes the time (b)/ to examine and evaluate the issues clearly (c)/ No error (d)
Explanation: take the time
Which of phrases given below each sentence should replace the phrase printed in bold type to make the grammatically correct? If the sentence is correct as it is, mark 'd' as the answer.
Had she followed the directions carefully (a)/ in taking the medicines (b)/ she would have felt better much quicker (c)/ No error (d)
Explanation: much quickly
Direction: Read the following passage carefully and answer the following questions. <br><br> India is considering inviting expressions of interest to sell Air India Ltd by the end of next month as the government aims to complete the transaction this year, people with knowledge of the matter said. <br><br> 'The government will conduct roadshows, as well as, be open to meet prospective buyers even before the expressions of interest are sought,' the people said, declining to be identified as the discussions are private. 'The process will likely allow the bidders to look at the accounts of the airline except for some portions that are confidential and also see the share purchase agreement,' they said without providing details. <br><br> 'The potential bidders will have the option to make suggestions for changes in the sale terms during the process of expressing their interest in the deal,' the people said. The government is looking to sell its entire stake in the carrier, they said. <br><br> DS Malik, a spokesman of the Ministry of Finance, did not immediately answer two calls made to his mobile phone. Dhananjay Kumar, a spokesman of Air India, declined to comment. <br><br> The plan is being prepared after the government's attempt to partially exit the carrier failed to attract any bidder last year. In her budget presentation for the current financial year, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said that the government will revive plans to sell Air India and the divestment would be part of the government's efforts to raise Rs 1,05,000 crore ($15.3 billion) selling stakes in state-run companies. <br><br> Air India, which is surviving on a Rs 30,000 crore taxpayer-funded bailout, has failed to maintain its market dominance as a slew of carriers including InterGlobe Aviation Ltd and SpiceJet Ltd started to offer ultra-cheap, on-time flights more than a decade ago. The state-run airline has total debts of $8.4 billion and posted losses of more than Rs 7,600 crore last year, according to provisional estimates.
Which among the following has been shown as the main reason for the present situation of Air India in the passage?
Explanation: Refer to, 'Air India, which is surviving on a Rs 30,000 crore taxpayer-funded bailout, has failed to maintain its market dominance as a slew of carriers including InterGlobe Aviation Ltd and SpiceJet Ltd started to offer ultra-cheap, on-time flights more than a decade ago.' It is clear from the above lines that Air India got stiff competition from various other airlines since they started giving cheap tickets and operating flights on time. Among the given options, we can easily pick out Option D since it gives us the actual reason of the decline in status of Air India as a carrier in India. Other options are eliminated since they do not follow from the passage. This makes Option D the correct choice among the given options.
Direction: Read the following passage carefully and answer the following questions. <br><br> India is considering inviting expressions of interest to sell Air India Ltd by the end of next month as the government aims to complete the transaction this year, people with knowledge of the matter said. <br><br> 'The government will conduct roadshows, as well as, be open to meet prospective buyers even before the expressions of interest are sought,' the people said, declining to be identified as the discussions are private. 'The process will likely allow the bidders to look at the accounts of the airline except for some portions that are confidential and also see the share purchase agreement,' they said without providing details. <br><br> 'The potential bidders will have the option to make suggestions for changes in the sale terms during the process of expressing their interest in the deal,' the people said. The government is looking to sell its entire stake in the carrier, they said. <br><br> DS Malik, a spokesman of the Ministry of Finance, did not immediately answer two calls made to his mobile phone. Dhananjay Kumar, a spokesman of Air India, declined to comment. <br><br> The plan is being prepared after the government's attempt to partially exit the carrier failed to attract any bidder last year. In her budget presentation for the current financial year, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said that the government will revive plans to sell Air India and the divestment would be part of the government's efforts to raise Rs 1,05,000 crore ($15.3 billion) selling stakes in state-run companies. <br><br> Air India, which is surviving on a Rs 30,000 crore taxpayer-funded bailout, has failed to maintain its market dominance as a slew of carriers including InterGlobe Aviation Ltd and SpiceJet Ltd started to offer ultra-cheap, on-time flights more than a decade ago. The state-run airline has total debts of $8.4 billion and posted losses of more than Rs 7,600 crore last year, according to provisional estimates.
Which among the following is correct regarding the plan of the government about the disinvestment of Air India?
Explanation: Refer to, 'The government is looking to sell its entire stake in the carrier, they said.' It is clear that the government wants to sell its entire stake in the carrier and that is why it has expressed interest regarding this. Among the given options, we can easily pick out Option A since it gives us the correct decision of the government about the disinvestment of Air India. Other options are irrelevant in the context of the passage and hence, are eliminated from consideration. This makes Option A the correct choice among the given options.
Direction: Read the following passage carefully and answer the following questions. <br><br> India is considering inviting expressions of interest to sell Air India Ltd by the end of next month as the government aims to complete the transaction this year, people with knowledge of the matter said. <br><br> 'The government will conduct roadshows, as well as, be open to meet prospective buyers even before the expressions of interest are sought,' the people said, declining to be identified as the discussions are private. 'The process will likely allow the bidders to look at the accounts of the airline except for some portions that are confidential and also see the share purchase agreement,' they said without providing details. <br><br> 'The potential bidders will have the option to make suggestions for changes in the sale terms during the process of expressing their interest in the deal,' the people said. The government is looking to sell its entire stake in the carrier, they said. <br><br> DS Malik, a spokesman of the Ministry of Finance, did not immediately answer two calls made to his mobile phone. Dhananjay Kumar, a spokesman of Air India, declined to comment. <br><br> The plan is being prepared after the government's attempt to partially exit the carrier failed to attract any bidder last year. In her budget presentation for the current financial year, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said that the government will revive plans to sell Air India and the divestment would be part of the government's efforts to raise Rs 1,05,000 crore ($15.3 billion) selling stakes in state-run companies. <br><br> Air India, which is surviving on a Rs 30,000 crore taxpayer-funded bailout, has failed to maintain its market dominance as a slew of carriers including InterGlobe Aviation Ltd and SpiceJet Ltd started to offer ultra-cheap, on-time flights more than a decade ago. The state-run airline has total debts of $8.4 billion and posted losses of more than Rs 7,600 crore last year, according to provisional estimates.
Which among the following is NOT a liberty given to the prospective buyers of Air India, according to the passage?
Explanation: Refer to, 'The process will likely allow the bidders to look at the accounts of the airline except for some portions that are confidential and also see the share purchase agreement,' they said without providing details.' It is clear from the above lines that the prospective buyers will not get to have a look at all the finances of Air India while making an offer to buy the same. It will get to look at some of the finances of the company as that is required but that does not imply all the confidential and sensitive information will be shared with the buyers before buying. Among the given options, we have to pick out Option D since we can see that it is giving us the correct answer whereas the rest are eliminated for being out of context. This makes Option D the correct choice among the given options.
Direction: Read the following passage carefully and answer the following questions. <br><br> India is considering inviting expressions of interest to sell Air India Ltd by the end of next month as the government aims to complete the transaction this year, people with knowledge of the matter said. <br><br> 'The government will conduct roadshows, as well as, be open to meet prospective buyers even before the expressions of interest are sought,' the people said, declining to be identified as the discussions are private. 'The process will likely allow the bidders to look at the accounts of the airline except for some portions that are confidential and also see the share purchase agreement,' they said without providing details. <br><br> 'The potential bidders will have the option to make suggestions for changes in the sale terms during the process of expressing their interest in the deal,' the people said. The government is looking to sell its entire stake in the carrier, they said. <br><br> DS Malik, a spokesman of the Ministry of Finance, did not immediately answer two calls made to his mobile phone. Dhananjay Kumar, a spokesman of Air India, declined to comment. <br><br> The plan is being prepared after the government's attempt to partially exit the carrier failed to attract any bidder last year. In her budget presentation for the current financial year, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said that the government will revive plans to sell Air India and the divestment would be part of the government's efforts to raise Rs 1,05,000 crore ($15.3 billion) selling stakes in state-run companies. <br><br> Air India, which is surviving on a Rs 30,000 crore taxpayer-funded bailout, has failed to maintain its market dominance as a slew of carriers including InterGlobe Aviation Ltd and SpiceJet Ltd started to offer ultra-cheap, on-time flights more than a decade ago. The state-run airline has total debts of $8.4 billion and posted losses of more than Rs 7,600 crore last year, according to provisional estimates.
What is the target set by the government from disinvestment in the state-run companies of the country as per the Union Budget?
Explanation: Refer to, 'In her budget presentation for the current financial year, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said that the government will revive plans to sell Air India and the divestment would be part of the government's efforts to raise Rs 1,05,000 crore ($15.3 billion) selling stakes in state-run companies.' It is clear from the above lines that the government is planning to raise money by selling its stake in the public sector companies and the target set by the government is Rs 105000 Crores as announced in the Union Budget. This is confirmed in the Option A whereas the rest are not correct as per the given passage. This makes Option A the correct choice among the given options.
Direction: Read the following passage carefully and answer the following questions. <br><br> India is considering inviting expressions of interest to sell Air India Ltd by the end of next month as the government aims to complete the transaction this year, people with knowledge of the matter said. <br><br> 'The government will conduct roadshows, as well as, be open to meet prospective buyers even before the expressions of interest are sought,' the people said, declining to be identified as the discussions are private. 'The process will likely allow the bidders to look at the accounts of the airline except for some portions that are confidential and also see the share purchase agreement,' they said without providing details. <br><br> 'The potential bidders will have the option to make suggestions for changes in the sale terms during the process of expressing their interest in the deal,' the people said. The government is looking to sell its entire stake in the carrier, they said. <br><br> DS Malik, a spokesman of the Ministry of Finance, did not immediately answer two calls made to his mobile phone. Dhananjay Kumar, a spokesman of Air India, declined to comment. <br><br> The plan is being prepared after the government's attempt to partially exit the carrier failed to attract any bidder last year. In her budget presentation for the current financial year, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said that the government will revive plans to sell Air India and the divestment would be part of the government's efforts to raise Rs 1,05,000 crore ($15.3 billion) selling stakes in state-run companies. <br><br> Air India, which is surviving on a Rs 30,000 crore taxpayer-funded bailout, has failed to maintain its market dominance as a slew of carriers including InterGlobe Aviation Ltd and SpiceJet Ltd started to offer ultra-cheap, on-time flights more than a decade ago. The state-run airline has total debts of $8.4 billion and posted losses of more than Rs 7,600 crore last year, according to provisional estimates.
Which among the following is correct regarding the financial condition of Air India, according to the given passage?
Explanation: Refer to, 'The state-run airline has total debts of $8.4 billion and posted losses of more than Rs 7,600 crore last year, according to provisional estimates.' It is clear that Air India is running into losses and it has been published as per the provisional estimates that it has posted loss of Rs 7600 crores in the last financial year. Among the given options, we can choose only Option C since it gives us the correct financial picture of the company whereas the rest can be eliminated because they are not correct as per the information given in the passage. This makes Option C the correct choice among the given options.
One Prime for the website and the app, same login. Videos play in the app.
30 questions in 15 minutes, All India rank, streak and explanations. Free: play it here after logging in, or in the app.
Free. Mobile number + OTP, no password.
