The Hindu Editorial (Free and open) – Mar 23, 2021

The timing of U.S. Secretary of Defence Lloyd Austin’s visit to New Delhi over the weekend (March 19-21) was significant for many reasons. As the first senior ranking official of the Biden administration… For further reading, visit “The Hindu”. Below is today’s word list-1 for The Hindu Editorial (Free and open) – Mar 23, 2021.

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The Hindu Editorial (Free and open) – Mar 23, 2021:

bilateral (adjective) – involving two groups or countries.
ties (noun) – association, relationship, bond, connection.
The Indo-Pacific (region) (noun) – the Indo-Pacific region refers to the confluence (convergence) of the Pacific and Indian Oceans, which interconnect in Southeast Asia (Indonesia, Vietnam, Thailand, Philippines, Malaysia, Singapore, and more).
tenure (noun) – incumbency, a term of office, a period in office, time in office.
hold (verb) – have, possess; occupy.
on a par with (phrase) – comparable with, equivalent to, as equal to, on a level with.
Quad/Quadrilateral (noun) – The ‘Quadrilateral’ is described as four democracies (the United States, Japan, Australia and India) with a shared objective to ensure and support a “free, open and prosperous” Indo-Pacific region.
summit (noun) – meeting, conference, conclave.
maritime (adjective) – of or related to the sea.
precede (verb) – come/go before, go in advance of, lead up to.
undertake (verb) – begin, start, launch into; engage in, become involved in, take part in.
pull-out (noun) – withdrawal, departure, retreat, exit/leave.
as a result (phrase) – subsequently, therefore, thus.
come up (phrasal verb) – arise, present itself, occur, happen, emerge, surface.
front (noun) – a particular situation.
Logistics Exchange Memorandum of Agreement (LEMOA) (noun) – India and the U.S. inked the Logistics Exchange Memorandum of Agreement (LEMOA) in 2016 that allows their militaries to use each other’s bases for repair and replenishment of supplies as well as provide for deeper cooperation.
Communications Compatibility and Security Agreement (COMCASA) (noun) – India and the U.S. signed another pact called COMCASA (Communications Compatibility and Security Agreement) in 2018 that provides for interoperability between the two militaries and provides for the sale of high-end technology from the U.S. to India.
Basic Exchange and Cooperation Agreement (BECA) for Geo-Spatial cooperation (noun) – BECA agreement will allow India to use US expertise on geospatial intelligence and to enhance military accuracy of automated hardware systems and weapons like cruise, ballistic missiles and drones. This is the third foundational agreement to be signed between India and the US after the Logistics Exchange Memorandum of Agreement (LEMOA) and the Communications Compatibility and Security Agreement (COMCASA) in 2016 and 2018 respectively.
as well as (phrase) – and in addition.
information sharing (noun) – intelligence sharing (department of intelligence employed to collect & analyse military information).
logistics (noun) – an act of arranging the movement, equipment, accommodation (of troops).
artificial intelligence (AI) (noun) – an area of computer science that deals with giving machines the ability to seem like they have human intelligence (Courtesy: VOA Learning English).
Command (noun) – A (military) unit or units, an organization, or an area under the command of one individual (Commander). Also called CMD.
linkage (noun) – connection, relationship, association.
strategy (noun) – plan of action (in order to achieve a more expansive set of political, economic, and security interests).
affirm (verb) – confirm, support, approve.
resolve (noun) – determination, willpower, firmness, resolution, courage.
inclusive (adjective) – all-embracing, all-inclusive, with everyone included, comprehensive.
consultative (adjective) – advisory, consulting, counseling.
stick to (phrasal verb) – abide by, hold to, comply with, fulfil, make good.
pull out (phrasal verb) – withdraw, retreat, get/move out.
intra- (prefix) – within.
dialogue (noun) – discussion, discourse, exchange of views (to solve a problem).
thus far (phrase) – until now, till date.
heed (verb) – pay attention to, take notice of, listen to, notice.
conditional (adjective) – subject to, dependent on, depending on, contingent on.
ceasefire (noun) – a negotiated agreement that will be accompanied by other associated commitments to de-escalate the fighting; a temporary stoppage of war, truce, armistice.
prioritise (verb) – make a point of, highlight, call attention to (something as very important).
even so (phrase) – anyway, however, in spite of that.
sense (noun) – understanding, comprehension, discernment.
given (preposition) – considering, taking into account, bearing in mind.
make clear (phrase) – explain, clarify, elucidate.
Countering America’s Adversaries Through Sanctions Act (CAATSA) (noun) – CAATSA is a specifically enacted legislation that aims to prevent revenue from flowing to Russia.
sanctions (noun) – action taken, or an order given to force a country to obey international laws by limiting or stopping trade with that country, by not allowing economic aid for that country, etc (Courtesy: VOA Learning English).
procure (verb) – buy, purchase.
determination (noun) – (judicial) decision.
S-400 (Triumf) missile defence system (noun) – Developed by Russia, the S-400 (Triumph/Triumf) air defence system integrates a multifunction radar, autonomous detection and targeting systems, anti-aircraft missile systems, launchers, and command and control centre. It is capable of firing three types of missiles to create a layered defence. The S-400 is capable of destroying incoming hostile aircraft, missiles and even drones within a range of up to 400 km. It has a tracking capability of nearly 600 km.
sentiment (noun) – thought, view, opinion.
second (verb) – formally support, give one’s support to, back, approve, endorse.
The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) (noun) – The Ministry of External Affairs (abbreviated as MEA) of India, also known as the Foreign Ministry, is the government agency responsible for the conduct of foreign relations of India.
Line of Actual Control (LAC) (noun) – the de-facto (effective) border between India and China. The LAC is a 4,057-km border running through three areas-Western (Ladakh, Ladakh (Kashmir)), middle (Uttarakhand, Himachal), and eastern (Sikkim, Arunachal).
omission (noun) – leaving out, exclusion, non-inclusion.
in contrast to (phrase) – in opposition to.
signal (verb) – indicate, communicate, express, signify.
discretion (noun) – preference, disposition, choice, option.