Question
A Glacial Lake Outburst Flood (GLOF) occurred in Sikkim,
leading to the breach of a glacial lake. What is the name of the glacial lake that caused this disaster?Solution
On October 3, 2023, a Glacial Lake Outburst Flood (GLOF) from South Lhonak Lake in North Sikkim breached, causing massive devastation. The 1,200 MW Teesta III dam downstream was destroyed, resulting in 40 lives lost, 76 missing, and extensive damage to infrastructure.
Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.
Full of beans
When she said she had finished her project, I thought she was shooting the breeze.
In each of the following questions, an idiomatic expression/proverb has been italicised– followed by four alternatives. Choose the one which best exp...
Bite your tongue
Pull yourself together
In each of the following questions, an idiomatic expression/a proverb has been underlined – followed by four alternatives. Choose the one which best ...
Walk on eggshell
To draw the line
In these questions, each of the following is followed by four meanings. Choose the correct option which best conveys the meaning of the idiom
Foo...
Select the idiom/phrase that most accurately and contextually replaces the bolded segment.
When Rahul forgot his lines on stage, his mind went ...
