The Hindu Editorial (Policy creep) – Jun 23, 2021

Barely 11 months after the Government notified the Consumer Protection (E-Commerce) Rules, 2020, the Department of Consumer Affairs has mooted a set of sweeping amendments,… For further reading, visit “The Hindu”. Below is today’s word list-2 for The Hindu Editorial (Policy creep) – Jun 23, 2021.

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The Hindu Editorial (Policy creep) – Jun 23, 2021:

creep (noun) – The gradual/slow downward movement.
overregulation (noun) – the excessive implementation of rules and regulations.
retard (verb) – delay, slow down, hold back, set back.
Consumer Protection (E-Commerce) Rules, 2020 (noun) – The Department of Consumer Affairs in the Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution issued Consumer Protection (E-commerce) Rules 2020 (“E-commerce Rules 2020”), which came into force on 23 July 2020. These rules shall apply to: (a) all goods and services bought or sold over digital or electronic network including digital products; (b) all models of e-commerce, including marketplace and inventory models of e-commerce; (c) all e-commerce retail, including multi-channel single brand retailers and single brand retailers in single or multiple formats; and (d) all forms of unfair trade practices across all models of e-commerce.
moot (verb) – put forward, introduce, advance, present.
sweeping (adjective) – comprehensive, all-inclusive, all-embracing, far-reaching.
ostensibly (adverb) – apparently, seemingly, supposedly, allegedly.
interest (noun) – benefit, advantage.
norm (noun) – standard, convention, (the) usual/normal.
stipulate (verb) – demand, require, insist on, specify, state (something (requirement) clearly).
chief compliance officer (CCO) (noun) – The chief compliance officer (CCO) of a company is the officer primarily responsible for overseeing and managing regulatory compliance issues within an organization. The CCO is a nodal contact person for 24×7 coordination with law enforcement agencies.
compliance (noun) – conformity, observance, observation, accordance, adherence.
nodal (adjective) – relating to a node (junction/intersection in a network).
enforcement (noun) – imposition, implementation, execution.
entity (noun) – organization, institution, establishment.
mechanism (noun) – procedure, process, method, technique.
mandate (verb) – instruct, direct, order, require; make mandatory.
fall-back (noun as modifier) – alternative (plan), substitute (plan), backup (plan).
liability (noun) – accountability, responsibility, legal responsibility, answerability.
in the event of something (phrase) – if something happens.
back-to-back (adjective) – consecutive, successive, continuous.
breach (noun) – contravention, violation, breaking, non-observance.
cybersecurity (noun) – the protection of internet-connected systems, including hardware, software, and data from cyber attacks.
on the face of it (phrase) – apparently, seemingly, evidently/ostensibly; at first glance.
exceptionable (adjective) – unacceptable, undesirable, disagreeable, displeasing.
distinctly (adverb) – clearly, noticeably, precisely, loud and clear.
discernible (adjective) – visible, noticeable, identifiable.
on the heels of (phrase) – very soon after something, following closely after something.
The Information Technology (Guidelines for Intermediaries and Digital Media Ethics Code) Rules, 2021 (noun) – the Information Technology (Intermediary Guidelines and Digital Media Ethics Code) Rules 2021 have been framed in exercise of powers under section 87 (2) of the Information Technology Act, 2000 and in supersession of the earlier Information Technology (Intermediary Guidelines) Rules 2011.
keenness (noun) – eagerness, willingness, readiness, desire/wish.
oversight (noun) – supervision, surveillance, superintendence, inspection.
signal (verb) – indicate, show, express; denote, imply; announce.
dig in one’s heels (phrase) – oppose, fight against, refuse to accept.
stand-off (noun) – deadlock, stalemate, impasse (in a dispute/conflict).
Competition Commission of India (noun) – it is the competition regulator in India. It is a statutory body of the Government of India responsible for enforcing The Competition Act, 2002 and promoting competition throughout India and to prevent activities that have an appreciable adverse effect on competition in India.
contend wit h (phrasal verb) – deal with, cope with, face, grapple with (a difficult or unpleasant situation).
accusation (noun) – allegation, charge, indictment.
skew (verb) – distort, change, alter.
offline (adjective) – not connected to the internet.
expressly (adverb) – absolutely, clearly, obviously, unequivocally, unmistakably.
seek (verb) – aim, try, demand, ask for.
enlist (verb) – join, enroll in, sign up for.
arm’s length (adjective) – avoiding close relationship.
ties (noun) – association, relationship; bond, connection.
bound to (adjective) – certain, sure, very likely, guaranteed.
spur (verb) – motivate, stimulate, encourage, galvanize.
protracted (adjective) – very long, long-lasting, prolonged/extensive.
assert (verb) – declare, announce, pronounce, state.
conventional (adjective) – normal, regular, typical, traditional/standard.
indulge in (verb) – become involved in (an undesirable activity).
wherein (adverb) – in which.
address (verb) – tackle, deal with, attend to, try to sort out.
shortcoming (noun) – fault, flaw, imperfection/defect.
hark back (phrasal verb) – recall, remember, recollect, think of something from the past.
scope (noun) – opportunity, possibility, chance, room, leeway.
interpretative (adjective) – rational, logical, systematic.
ambiguity (noun) – doubtfulness, obscurity, uncertainty.
hitherto (adverb) – previously, earlier, so far/thus far, until now.