The Hindu Editorial (​Intent and outcome) – Feb 06, 2026

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The Hindu Editorial (​Intent and outcome) – Feb 06, 2026:

1. intent (noun) – purpose, aim, goal, intention, objective, target.
2. outcome (noun) – result, end-result, consequence, effect, after-effect.
3. allocation (noun) – allotment, granting, distribution, doling out, budgeting, earmarking, setting aside (especially of money, that is given to a particular person or used for a particular purpose).
4. reflect (verb) – indicate, show, demonstrate, display, communicate, prove.
5. in the thick of (phrase) – in the most active or central part of a specific (& complex) situation or activity; a central/major role in a situation.
6. pandemic (noun) – the worldwide spread of a new disease; the illness spreads around the world and typically affects a large number of people across a wide area.
7. modest (adjective) – moderate, limited, small.
8. localize (verb) – to make (something) locally; produce/manufacture locally.
9. solar photovoltaic (adjective) – relating to the branch of technology used to generate electricity directly from sunlight by an electronic process naturally occurring in semiconductors.
10. cautious (adjective) – careful, wary, heedful, attentive, circumspect, prudent, mindful.
11. disjointed (adjective) – unconnected, disconnected, separated, fragmented.
12. scale (noun) – magnitude, size, extent, sxope.
13. decentralized (adjective) – relating to the transfer of the control of something from a single place to other locations.
14. decentralized solar power (noun) – it refers to electricity generation from solar PV systems located close to the point of consumption, such as rooftops, microgrids, or local solar farms, rather than at large, distant power plants. This approach minimizes transmission losses, increases energy security, and brings reliable power to remote or rural communities.
15. green (verb) – change from conventional diesel or grid-powered pump sets to sustainable, energy-efficient, and renewable alternatives like solar-powered pump sets.
16. irrigation (noun) – the process of (artificially) supplying water to farmland to grow crops & plants.
17. green hydrogen (noun) – it is hydrogen fuel that is created using renewable energy instead of fossil fuels.
18. attention (noun) – notice, recognition.
19. outlay (noun) – expenditure, spending, expenses
20. Carbon Capture, Utilisation and Storage (CCUS) (noun) – It aims to reduce carbon emission by either storing or reusing it so that captured carbon dioxide does not enter the atmosphere. 
21. provision (noun) – allocation, distribution.
22. suite (noun) – a set of; a group of.
23. pilot (adjective / noun) – test, trial, experimental.
24. embark on (phrasal verb) – start, begin, initiate, commence.
25. deployment (noun) – the act of employing something (resources, forces) into effective action.
26. uneven (adjective) – irregular, inconsistent, unequal.
27. primarily (adverb) – mainly, chiefly, largely.
28. (carbon) emissions (noun) – Carbon dioxide in the atmosphere; Carbon dioxide is also a greenhouse gas produced as a byproduct of human activities. Burning fossil fuels—coal, oil, and natural gas—is the number one source of global CO2 emissions.
29. embed (verb) – incorporate, include; insert/fix.
30. EU’s Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) (noun) – It is the EU’s tool to put a fair price on carbon emitted during the production of carbon-intensive goods that are entering the EU, and to encourage cleaner industrial production in non-EU countries. 
31. carbon cost (noun) – IT is defined as a method to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by assigning a cost to their release, typically through mechanisms such as carbon taxes or carbon emission trading. This pricing aims to incentivize polluters to decrease fossil fuel combustion, thereby addressing the negative externality of emissions.
32. decarbonise (verb) – reduce carbon dioxide emissions through the use of low carbon power sources, achieving a lower output of greenhouse gasses into the atmosphere.
33.  no longer (phrase) – not anymore, not any more, not any longer.
34. imperative (noun) – necessary condition, precondition, condition, essential requirement.
35. substantially (adverb) – significantly, considerably, appreciably.
36. scale up (phrasal verb) – increase, enlarge, intensify.
37. PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana (noun) – It is a government scheme that aims to provide free electricity to households in India. The scheme was launched on February 15, 2024. Under the scheme, households will be provided with a subsidy to install solar panels on their roofs. The subsidy will cover up to 40% of the cost of the solar panels. The scheme is expected to benefit 1 crore households across India. 
38. Budget Estimates (BE) (noun) – Amount of money allocated in the Budget to any ministry or scheme for the coming financial year.
39. Revised Estimates (RE) (noun) – Revised Estimates are mid-year review of possible expenditure, taking into account the rest of expenditure, New Services and New instrument of Services etc.
40. welcome (adjective) – pleasing, agreeable, heartening, encouraging, promising, much needed.
41. push (noun) – drive, campaign.
42. household (noun) – family, house.
43. discom (noun) – electricity distribution company.
44. upfront (adjective) – in advance, beforehand.
45. PM-KUSUM (solar irrigation pumps) (noun) – This scheme is for de-dieselisation of farm sector and enhancing the income of farmers. Under the Scheme, central government subsidy upto 30% or 50% of the total cost is given for the installation of standalone solar pumps and also for the solarization of existing grid-connected agricultural pumps.
46. sustain (verb) – continue, carry on, maintain.
47. suggest (verb) – indicate, point to, show, demonstrate.
48. anticipated (adjective) – expected, foreseen, predicted.
49. absorption (noun) – involvement, interest, engagement.
50. customs duty (noun) – it refers to the tax imposed on the goods when they are transported across the international borders.
51. input cost (noun) – the total expenses a business incurs to acquire resources and materials necessary to produce a good or deliver a service.
52. capital-intensive (adjective) – it describes industries/businesses needing a large amount of capital to start/run.
53. entwine (verb) – intertwine, interweave, closely connect.
54. liability (noun) – legal/financial obligation, debt, responsibility.
55. uncertain (adjective) – doubtful, indecisive, unpredictable, not sure.
56. highlight (verb) – underline, underscore, emphasize, call attention to.
57. persistent (adjective) – continuing, continuous, non-stop, enduring, recurring.
58. mobilise (verb) – organise, assemble, deploy resources.
59. accelerate (verb) – increase, rise.
60. decarbonisation (noun) – the reduction of carbon dioxide emissions through the use of low carbon power sources, achieving a lower output of greenhouse gasses into the atmosphere.
61. vital (adjective) – key, important, paramount, critical.

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