This is the Vocab24 daily quiz of 23 November 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.
Nonchalant
Out of the given alternatives select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of given word.
Corroborate
Out of the given alternatives select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of given word.
Magnate
Out of the given alternatives select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of given word.
Retrospect
Out of the given alternatives select the word opposite in meaning to the given word.
Reprisal
Out of the given alternatives select the word opposite in meaning to the given word.
Tenet
Out of the given alternatives select the word opposite in meaning to the given word.
Rhetoric
Out of the given alternatives select the word opposite in meaning to the given word.
Banter
Out of given alternatives, choose the word which can be substituted for the given words/ sentence.
To confirm or give support to (a statement, theory, or finding).
Out of given alternatives, choose the word which can be substituted for the given words/ sentence.
Feeling or appearing casually calm and relaxed; not displaying anxiety, interest, or enthusiasm.
Out of given alternatives, choose the word which can be substituted for the given words/ sentence.
A principle, belief, or doctrine that is generally held to be true, especially by a group or organization.
Out of given alternatives, choose the word which can be substituted for the given words/ sentence.
Nearness in space, time, or relationship.
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.
Look! The bus ____
Explanation: Solution: <br> The given sentence is written in the present continuous form of the tense. <br> It is continuous, as the name suggests, and represents an event that continues to happen in the immediate future or the present. <br> Such sentences can be structured by adding an auxiliary verb like is, am or are along with adding 'ing' to the verb. <br> Here, the auxiliary verb is 'is' and the verb becomes 'leaving'.
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.
He has a bad tamper so he must learn to control ____
Explanation: The reflexive pronoun of 'he' is 'himself'. Hence, 'himself' is the correct answer.
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.
He is good at ____ English.
Explanation: 'is' is followed by –ing form of the verb and therefore 'speaking' is the correct answer.
Out of given alternatives select the option which best expresses the meaning of given idiom/ phrase.
To turn the other cheek
Explanation: To turn the other cheek: to not do anything to hurt someone who has hurt you.
Out of given alternatives select the option which best expresses the meaning of given idiom/ phrase.
To beggars description
Explanation: To beggars description: Defy or outdo any possible description.
Out of given alternatives select the option which best expresses the meaning of given idiom/ phrase.
Tall order
Explanation: Tall order: task or job that is difficult to carry out.
Direction: Study the following information carefully and answer the question given below. <br><br> The proposed Outward Direct Investment (ODI) policy may contain provisions to make it easy for many Indian firms, envisioning ambitious plans to transform themselves into multi-national companies (MNC), to go global and expand. <br><br> Approval requirements and other norms would be simplified in a manner that would encourage ‘internationalisation’ of Indian companies. However, sources, privy to the developments, also said the ODI policy was expected to tighten regulations to prevent round-tripping structures, where funds are routed by India-based companies into a newly formed or existing overseas subsidiary and then brought back to India to circumvent regulations here. They said the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) and the Finance Ministry (tax department) were concerned about such structures. <br><br> In his 2018-19 Budget speech, Finance Minister Arun Jaitley said, ‘The government will review existing guidelines and processes and bring out a coherent and integrated ODI policy.’ According to India Brand Equity Foundation (IBEF), ‘Indian firms invest in foreign shores primarily through mergers and acquisition (M&A) transactions. With rising M&A activity, companies will get direct access to newer and more extensive markets, and better technologies, which would enable them to increase their customer base and achieve a global reach.’ Currently, the jurisdiction over ODI is mainly with the RBI, and the concerned law here is the Foreign Exchange Management Act. <br><br> Export-Import Bank of India (EXIM Bank), in a July 2017 research brief, had said: ‘... policy measures by way of removing hindrances and providing broad support (such as financial and technological), especially to firms with small foreign investment intensities (small overseas investment positions) can help improve firms’ competitiveness, export earnings and sales.’ It added, ‘This support can also be targeted towards export firms particularly if they are planning for technology-seeking ODI.’ The research brief also said the EXIM Bank’s Overseas Investment Finance programme offers financial support measures to further Indian firms’ overseas investments, particularly those of outward-oriented small and medium enterprises. <br><br> As per Finance Ministry data, India’s ODI rose 56.1% year-on-year from $6.8 billion in 2014-15 to $10.6 billion in 2015-16, and further up by 39.37% to $14.8 billion in 2016-17. Top ten ODI destination countries in FY’15, FY’16 and FY’17 included Mauritius, Singapore, the U.S., the UAE, the Netherlands, the U.K, Switzerland, Russia, Jersey and British Virgin Islands. Cumulatively, these nations were the beneficiaries of 84% or more of India’s ODI during each of those financial years.
The Finance Ministry and RBI were anxious about which of the following?
Explanation: Refer to: ODI policy was expected to tighten regulations to prevent round-tripping structures, where funds are routed by India-based companies into a newly formed or existing overseas subsidiary and then brought back to India to circumvent regulations here. They said the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) and the Finance Ministry (tax department) were concerned about such structures. <br><br> With the above highlighted text it is clear that the round-tripping i.e deceitful to and fro of the funds by the Indian companies is the point of concern for RBI and Finance ministry. <br><br> It includes not just the outflow but also the inflow of funds in order to deceit the authorities. This makes option D incorrect. <br><br> Rest of the options are nowhere in the context of the passage. <br><br> Hence option B is correct.
Direction: Study the following information carefully and answer the question given below. <br><br> The proposed Outward Direct Investment (ODI) policy may contain provisions to make it easy for many Indian firms, envisioning ambitious plans to transform themselves into multi-national companies (MNC), to go global and expand. <br><br> Approval requirements and other norms would be simplified in a manner that would encourage ‘internationalisation’ of Indian companies. However, sources, privy to the developments, also said the ODI policy was expected to tighten regulations to prevent round-tripping structures, where funds are routed by India-based companies into a newly formed or existing overseas subsidiary and then brought back to India to circumvent regulations here. They said the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) and the Finance Ministry (tax department) were concerned about such structures. <br><br> In his 2018-19 Budget speech, Finance Minister Arun Jaitley said, ‘The government will review existing guidelines and processes and bring out a coherent and integrated ODI policy.’ According to India Brand Equity Foundation (IBEF), ‘Indian firms invest in foreign shores primarily through mergers and acquisition (M&A) transactions. With rising M&A activity, companies will get direct access to newer and more extensive markets, and better technologies, which would enable them to increase their customer base and achieve a global reach.’ Currently, the jurisdiction over ODI is mainly with the RBI, and the concerned law here is the Foreign Exchange Management Act. <br><br> Export-Import Bank of India (EXIM Bank), in a July 2017 research brief, had said: ‘... policy measures by way of removing hindrances and providing broad support (such as financial and technological), especially to firms with small foreign investment intensities (small overseas investment positions) can help improve firms’ competitiveness, export earnings and sales.’ It added, ‘This support can also be targeted towards export firms particularly if they are planning for technology-seeking ODI.’ The research brief also said the EXIM Bank’s Overseas Investment Finance programme offers financial support measures to further Indian firms’ overseas investments, particularly those of outward-oriented small and medium enterprises. <br><br> As per Finance Ministry data, India’s ODI rose 56.1% year-on-year from $6.8 billion in 2014-15 to $10.6 billion in 2015-16, and further up by 39.37% to $14.8 billion in 2016-17. Top ten ODI destination countries in FY’15, FY’16 and FY’17 included Mauritius, Singapore, the U.S., the UAE, the Netherlands, the U.K, Switzerland, Russia, Jersey and British Virgin Islands. Cumulatively, these nations were the beneficiaries of 84% or more of India’s ODI during each of those financial years.
Which of the following is true in the context of the passage? <br> I. The dynamics on the rise in ODI by India is released by IBEF. <br> II. The government will review new guidelines to form a coherent policy on ODI. <br> III. The present ODI policy may help Indian firms to transform into MNCs.
Explanation: Refer to: <br> As per Finance Ministry data, India’s ODI rose 56.1% year-on-year from $6.8 billion in 2014-15 to $10.6 billion in 2015-16, and further up by 39.37% to $14.8 billion in 2016-17. <br> It is clear that the concerned dynamics were given by Finance Ministry and not by IBEF. Thus statement I is not true. <br> The government will review existing guidelines and processes and bring out a coherent and integrated ODI policy.’ <br> It is clear from the underlined text that the government will review existing guidelines of ODI policy. <br> Thus statement II is false. <br> The proposed Outward Direct Investment (ODI) policy may contain provisions to make it easy for many Indian firms, envisioning ambitious plans to transform themselves into multi-national companies (MNC), to go global and expand. <br> It is clear that the proposed policy may have such transforming effect and not the current policy. <br> Thus statement III is also false. <br> Since none of the statements is true. <br> Hence option E is correct.
Direction: Study the following information carefully and answer the question given below. <br><br> The proposed Outward Direct Investment (ODI) policy may contain provisions to make it easy for many Indian firms, envisioning ambitious plans to transform themselves into multi-national companies (MNC), to go global and expand. <br><br> Approval requirements and other norms would be simplified in a manner that would encourage ‘internationalisation’ of Indian companies. However, sources, privy to the developments, also said the ODI policy was expected to tighten regulations to prevent round-tripping structures, where funds are routed by India-based companies into a newly formed or existing overseas subsidiary and then brought back to India to circumvent regulations here. They said the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) and the Finance Ministry (tax department) were concerned about such structures. <br><br> In his 2018-19 Budget speech, Finance Minister Arun Jaitley said, ‘The government will review existing guidelines and processes and bring out a coherent and integrated ODI policy.’ According to India Brand Equity Foundation (IBEF), ‘Indian firms invest in foreign shores primarily through mergers and acquisition (M&A) transactions. With rising M&A activity, companies will get direct access to newer and more extensive markets, and better technologies, which would enable them to increase their customer base and achieve a global reach.’ Currently, the jurisdiction over ODI is mainly with the RBI, and the concerned law here is the Foreign Exchange Management Act. <br><br> Export-Import Bank of India (EXIM Bank), in a July 2017 research brief, had said: ‘... policy measures by way of removing hindrances and providing broad support (such as financial and technological), especially to firms with small foreign investment intensities (small overseas investment positions) can help improve firms’ competitiveness, export earnings and sales.’ It added, ‘This support can also be targeted towards export firms particularly if they are planning for technology-seeking ODI.’ The research brief also said the EXIM Bank’s Overseas Investment Finance programme offers financial support measures to further Indian firms’ overseas investments, particularly those of outward-oriented small and medium enterprises. <br><br> As per Finance Ministry data, India’s ODI rose 56.1% year-on-year from $6.8 billion in 2014-15 to $10.6 billion in 2015-16, and further up by 39.37% to $14.8 billion in 2016-17. Top ten ODI destination countries in FY’15, FY’16 and FY’17 included Mauritius, Singapore, the U.S., the UAE, the Netherlands, the U.K, Switzerland, Russia, Jersey and British Virgin Islands. Cumulatively, these nations were the beneficiaries of 84% or more of India’s ODI during each of those financial years.
How overseas M&A transactions are supportive to higher customer base as per the passage? <br> I. They will have a joint customer base of both the companies post merger. <br> II. It will ensure company’s exposure to new markets and customers. <br> III. Having global acknowledgement would ensure higher brand value.
Explanation: Refer to: <br> With rising M&A activity, companies will get direct access to newer and more extensive markets, and better technologies, which would enable them to increase their customer base and achieve a global reach. <br> With the above highlighted text, it is clear that exposure to new markets is a reason for rise in customer base. Thus statement II is true. <br> However, statement I is not even mentioned in the passage, thus this can’t be constituted as a reason to higher customer base. <br> Whereas statement III talks about higher brand value which may indirectly raise customer base, but is not mentioned in the passage. Thus will not be considered true. <br> Since statement II is true only. <br> Hence option C is correct.
Direction: Study the following information carefully and answer the question given below. <br><br> The proposed Outward Direct Investment (ODI) policy may contain provisions to make it easy for many Indian firms, envisioning ambitious plans to transform themselves into multi-national companies (MNC), to go global and expand. <br><br> Approval requirements and other norms would be simplified in a manner that would encourage ‘internationalisation’ of Indian companies. However, sources, privy to the developments, also said the ODI policy was expected to tighten regulations to prevent round-tripping structures, where funds are routed by India-based companies into a newly formed or existing overseas subsidiary and then brought back to India to circumvent regulations here. They said the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) and the Finance Ministry (tax department) were concerned about such structures. <br><br> In his 2018-19 Budget speech, Finance Minister Arun Jaitley said, ‘The government will review existing guidelines and processes and bring out a coherent and integrated ODI policy.’ According to India Brand Equity Foundation (IBEF), ‘Indian firms invest in foreign shores primarily through mergers and acquisition (M&A) transactions. With rising M&A activity, companies will get direct access to newer and more extensive markets, and better technologies, which would enable them to increase their customer base and achieve a global reach.’ Currently, the jurisdiction over ODI is mainly with the RBI, and the concerned law here is the Foreign Exchange Management Act. <br><br> Export-Import Bank of India (EXIM Bank), in a July 2017 research brief, had said: ‘... policy measures by way of removing hindrances and providing broad support (such as financial and technological), especially to firms with small foreign investment intensities (small overseas investment positions) can help improve firms’ competitiveness, export earnings and sales.’ It added, ‘This support can also be targeted towards export firms particularly if they are planning for technology-seeking ODI.’ The research brief also said the EXIM Bank’s Overseas Investment Finance programme offers financial support measures to further Indian firms’ overseas investments, particularly those of outward-oriented small and medium enterprises. <br><br> As per Finance Ministry data, India’s ODI rose 56.1% year-on-year from $6.8 billion in 2014-15 to $10.6 billion in 2015-16, and further up by 39.37% to $14.8 billion in 2016-17. Top ten ODI destination countries in FY’15, FY’16 and FY’17 included Mauritius, Singapore, the U.S., the UAE, the Netherlands, the U.K, Switzerland, Russia, Jersey and British Virgin Islands. Cumulatively, these nations were the beneficiaries of 84% or more of India’s ODI during each of those financial years.
Which of the following is not true as per the passage? <br> I. RBI Act is the concerned law for ODI. <br> II. New Zealand is among the top ten ODI destinations. <br> III. Broad support can also be targeted towards import firms.
Explanation: Refer to: <br> Currently, the jurisdiction over ODI is mainly with the RBI, and the concerned law here is the Foreign Exchange Management Act. <br> Thus statement I is not true. <br> Top ten ODI destination countries in FY’15, FY’16 and FY’17 included Mauritius, Singapore, the U.S., the UAE, the Netherlands, the U.K, Switzerland, Russia, Jersey and British Virgin Islands. <br> Thus statement II is untrue. <br> .. policy measures by way of removing hindrances and providing broad support (such as financial and technological), especially to firms with small foreign investment intensities (small overseas investment positions) can help improve firms’ competitiveness, export earnings and sales. It added, ‘This support can also be targeted towards export firms particularly if they are planning for technology-seeking ODI. <br> Thus statement III is not true. <br> Hence option D is correct.
Direction: Study the following information carefully and answer the question given below. <br><br> The proposed Outward Direct Investment (ODI) policy may contain provisions to make it easy for many Indian firms, envisioning ambitious plans to transform themselves into multi-national companies (MNC), to go global and expand. <br><br> Approval requirements and other norms would be simplified in a manner that would encourage ‘internationalisation’ of Indian companies. However, sources, privy to the developments, also said the ODI policy was expected to tighten regulations to prevent round-tripping structures, where funds are routed by India-based companies into a newly formed or existing overseas subsidiary and then brought back to India to circumvent regulations here. They said the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) and the Finance Ministry (tax department) were concerned about such structures. <br><br> In his 2018-19 Budget speech, Finance Minister Arun Jaitley said, ‘The government will review existing guidelines and processes and bring out a coherent and integrated ODI policy.’ According to India Brand Equity Foundation (IBEF), ‘Indian firms invest in foreign shores primarily through mergers and acquisition (M&A) transactions. With rising M&A activity, companies will get direct access to newer and more extensive markets, and better technologies, which would enable them to increase their customer base and achieve a global reach.’ Currently, the jurisdiction over ODI is mainly with the RBI, and the concerned law here is the Foreign Exchange Management Act. <br><br> Export-Import Bank of India (EXIM Bank), in a July 2017 research brief, had said: ‘... policy measures by way of removing hindrances and providing broad support (such as financial and technological), especially to firms with small foreign investment intensities (small overseas investment positions) can help improve firms’ competitiveness, export earnings and sales.’ It added, ‘This support can also be targeted towards export firms particularly if they are planning for technology-seeking ODI.’ The research brief also said the EXIM Bank’s Overseas Investment Finance programme offers financial support measures to further Indian firms’ overseas investments, particularly those of outward-oriented small and medium enterprises. <br><br> As per Finance Ministry data, India’s ODI rose 56.1% year-on-year from $6.8 billion in 2014-15 to $10.6 billion in 2015-16, and further up by 39.37% to $14.8 billion in 2016-17. Top ten ODI destination countries in FY’15, FY’16 and FY’17 included Mauritius, Singapore, the U.S., the UAE, the Netherlands, the U.K, Switzerland, Russia, Jersey and British Virgin Islands. Cumulatively, these nations were the beneficiaries of 84% or more of India’s ODI during each of those financial years.
What could be a suitable title of the passage?
Explanation: Money laundering’ is not directly quoted in the passage, rather one of its phenomena is used at a point where Round-tripping of funds is mentioned. Thus it can’t be a suitable title. <br> ‘Avenues of ODIs’ are mentioned in the last paragraph only. Thus it’s not an appropriate choice. <br> ‘Regulators of Outward Direct Investment’ is the least talked topic. Thus there is no point of option E being a suitable title. <br> Between options A and C, Option A is the most appropriate choice as it covers both the negatives and positives about ODI as mentioned in the passage. <br> Option C though mentioned in most of the parts of the passage but it covers only one aspect i.e. internationalization out of the various talked like- ODI avenues, cons of ODI etc. in the passage. This makes it inappropriate choice. <br> Hence option A is correct.
Out of given alternatives select the word which is correctly spelt.
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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.
The emigration of large numbers of persons each year (a)/ were gradually reducing (b)/ the excess population. (c)/ No error (d)
Explanation: was gradually
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.
Although I have attended college (a)/ until recently, (b)/ I left without getting my degree. (c)/ No error (d)
Explanation: I attended
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.
He replied when she asked him about the project, (a)/ that he hoped (b)/ to have finished it soon (c)/ No error (d)
Explanation: to finish it soon
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