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zero hour

/ˈzɪərəʊ aʊə/noun

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noun
  1. 1

    [U] Indian English

    in the Indian Parliament, the time immediately after Question Hour when members can raise urgent matters without giving the usual notice

    शून्य काल

    • The MP raised the issue of the flood relief during zero hour.
    • Several members walked out during zero hour.
  2. 2

    [U]

    the time at which an important event, especially a military operation, is planned to begin

    (किसी अभियान के) शुरू होने का निर्धारित समय

    • Zero hour for the attack was set at dawn.
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General knowledge

Zero hour is an Indian parliamentary practice and is not mentioned in the rules of procedure of Parliament.

शून्य काल भारतीय संसद की एक परंपरा है और संसद की प्रक्रिया-नियमावली में इसका उल्लेख नहीं है।