The Hindu Editorial (​​​​​Prison outbreak) – Mar 18, 2026

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The Hindu Editorial (​​​Prison outbreak) – Mar 18, 2026:

1. outbreak (noun) – a sudden occurrence of a disease or illness within a community; eruption, flare-up, upsurge, sudden appearance.
2. health crisis (noun) – medical emergency, public health disaster, healthcare emergency.
3. overcrowded (adjective) – congested, overpopulated, packed.
4. pose (verb) – present, create, cause, result in, lead to (a problem or danger).
5. inmate (noun) – a person living in an institution such as a prison or hospital; prisoner, convict, captive, detainee.
6. public health crisis (noun) – a widespread medical emergency that negatively impacts the health of a large number of people or an entire community; community health emergency, public health disaster, epidemic emergency.
7. distinguish (verb) – differentiate, separate, characterize, individualize.
8. poorer (adjective) – of a lower or lesser quality, standard, or condition; inferior, substandard, weaker, worse.
9. infrastructure (noun) – the basic physical and organizational structures and facilities needed for the operation of a society or enterprise; facilities.
10. disregard (noun) – neglect, indifference, inattention, oversight.
11. ailment (noun) – an illness, typically a minor one; illness, disease, sickness, disorder.
12. inconvenient (adjective) – causing trouble, difficulties, or discomfort; problematic, troublesome, bothersome, awkward.
13. the right to health (phrase) – the fundamental human right to the highest attainable standard of physical and mental well-being; healthcare entitlement, fundamental health guarantee.
14. repeatedly (adverb) – over and over again; constantly, frequently, continually, consistently.
15. stress (verb) – emphasize, highlight, underline, underscore.
16. yet (conjunction) – but at the same time; but, nevertheless, however, notwithstanding.
17. Jalpaiguri Central Correctional Home (noun) – a major state prison facility located in Jalpaiguri, West Bengal, responsible for the custody and rehabilitation of inmates under the state’s correctional administration.
18. herpes simplex virus (HSV) (noun) – a common viral infection that causes painful blisters or ulcers, primarily around the mouth or genitals, and spreads through close physical contact.
19. immunocompromised (adjective) – having a weakened immune system; vulnerable to infection, immunodeficient, immune-weakened, susceptible.
20. lead to (phrasal verb) – result in, cause, bring about, give rise to.
21. encephalitis (noun) – inflammation of the brain, caused by infection or an allergic reaction; brain inflammation, brain fever, neurological infection, cerebral swelling.
22. fatal (adjective) – deadly, lethal, mortal.
23. occupancy rate (noun) – the ratio of  used space to the total amount of available space; population density.
24. render (verb) – make, cause to be, leave, turn.
25. hygiene (noun) – cleanliness, sanitation, personal care.
26. isolation (noun) – separation, segregation, quarantine.
27. luxury (noun) –  a state of great comfort; indulgence, privilege, indulgence, extravagance.
28. 2023 Prison Statistics of India (noun) – an annual flagship statistical report published by the National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB) under the Ministry of Home Affairs, detailing comprehensive data on prisons, inmates, infrastructure, and administrative functioning across India.
29. facility (noun) – a place or amenity provided for a particular purpose; establishment, institution, centre, premises.
30. historically (adverb) – with reference to past events; in the past, traditionally, previously, formerly.
31. staggering (adjective) – deeply shocking; astonishing, astounding, mind-boggling, overwhelming.
32. persistent (adjective) – continuous, unrelenting, sustained, enduring.
33. correctional facility (noun) – prison, jail, detention centre.
34. humidity (noun) – a quantity representing the amount of water vapour in the atmosphere or a gas; dampness, moisture.
35. lack (noun) – absence, shortage, deficiency, scarcity.
36. personal space (noun) – breathing room, physical boundary.
37. Lancet (noun) – a prestigious, weekly peer-reviewed general medical journal recognized globally for publishing high-impact clinical, public health, and global health research.
38. Public Health (noun) – the science and art of preventing disease, prolonging life, and promoting health through the organized efforts and informed choices of society.
39. likely (adjective) – probable, expected, anticipated, expected.
40. develop (verb) – contract, acquire, catch.
41. tuberculosis (TB) (noun) – a potentially serious infectious bacterial disease that mainly affects the lungs; pulmonary infection, bacterial lung disease.
42. screening camp (noun) – medical camp, health check-up drive.
43. unventilated (adjective) – lacking fresh air circulation; stuffy, airless, un-aerated, close.
44. India Justice Report 2025 (noun) – an independent, quantitative national report initiated by Tata Trusts that ranks Indian states on their capacity to deliver justice based on the performance of police, judiciary, prisons, and legal aid systems.
45. HIV prevalence (noun) – the proportion of individuals in a population who have the Human Immunodeficiency Virus at a specific time; HIV infection rate.
46. prevalence (noun) – the fact or condition of being prevalent; commonness, frequency, widespread presence, pervasiveness.
47. due to (phrase) – because of, owing to, on account of, as a result of.
48. at entry (phrase) – at the point of coming in or being admitted into a place; upon admission, on arrival, at the time of entry.
49. mandatory (adjective) – compulsory, obligatory, binding, essential.
50. comprehensive (adjective) – exhaustive, thorough, extensive, all-inclusive.
51. medical screening (noun) – the process of evaluating individuals for the presence of medical conditions or risk factors; health examination, medical check-up.
52. requisite (adjective) – necessary, required, essential, indispensable.
53. personnel (noun) – staff, employees, workforce, human resources.
54. flag (verb) – indicate, highlight, point out, identify.
55. medical officer (noun) – a senior physician (doctor) who manages the health care provided in a clinical or institutional setting; chief doctor, prison physician, medical superintendent, health administrator.
56. Model Prison Manual (noun) – a comprehensive guideline document prepared by the Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India, aimed at standardizing prison administration, ensuring basic uniformity in laws, and prioritizing the rehabilitation, rights, and management of inmates across the country.
57. psychologist (noun) – an expert or specialist in psychology who studies mental states, perceptual, cognitive, emotional, and social processes and behavior; mental health professional.
58. National Health Mission (noun) – a flagship health initiative launched by the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Government of India, aimed at providing accessible, affordable, and quality healthcare across rural and urban populations.
59. illustrate (verb) – demonstrate, show, highlight, exemplify.
60. undertrial (noun) – a person who is currently on trial or who is imprisoned on remand awaiting trial; pre-trial detainee.
61. relieve (verb) – alleviate, ease, mitigate, lessen.
62. overcrowding (noun) – congestion, overpopulation, cramming, packing.
63. confine (verb) – limit, restrict.
64. judiciary (noun) – the judicial authorities of a country; judges collectively; judicial system.
65. fast-track (verb) – expedite, accelerate, speed up, hasten.
66. constitute (verb) – comprise, form, make up, compose.
67. expand (verb) – enlarge, increase, extend, broaden.
68. bail (noun) – the temporary release of an accused person awaiting trial, sometimes on condition that a sum of money is lodged to guarantee their appearance in court.
69. non-custodial (adjective) – relating to a penalty or sentence that does not involve serving time in prison; out-of-prison, non-prison.
70. offence (noun) – a breach of a law or rule or an illegal act; crime.
71. expedite (verb) – accelerate, speed up, hasten, quicken.
72. repatriation (noun) – the return of someone to their own country; deportation, sending back, extradition.

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