On NTPC boiler blast – The Hindu (Nov 4, 2017)

The boiler explosion at NTPC’s Unchahar power plant in Rae Bareli underscores the importance of inspections and protocols for hazardous industrial operations. For further reading, visit “The Hindu”.

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point to (verb) – indicate, signify, denote.
lax (adjective) – careless/heedless, unmindful, inattentive.
underscore (verb) – call attention to, emphasize, highlight.
scores of (noun) – a large number of, a lot of , a host of.
personnel (noun) – staff, employees, workforce.
hazardous (adjective) – risky, dangerous; unsafe/perilous.
upkeep (verb) – maintenance, care; a process of keeping something in good condition.
undergo (verb) – go through, be subjected to, put up with.
intact (adjective) – undamaged, unimpaired, unflawed.
call for (phrasal verb) – demand, require, need.
liken (verb) – compare, equate, show the resemblance/similarity between.
transparent (adjective) – straightforward, frank/open, forthright.
insight (noun) – understanding, realization, recognition.
enforcement (noun) – imposition, implementation, execution.
avert (verb) – prevent, stop, avoid.
endeavour (noun) – attempt, try, effort.
inspector raj (noun) – excessive regulation/supervision by government.

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