The Hindu Editorial (Promise or perish) – Apr 09, 2024

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The Hindu Editorial (Fiscal battle) – Apr 04, 2024:

promise (verb) – assure, vow, guarantee, commit oneself, give an assurance.
perish (verb) – disappear, vanish, fade, be destroyed, cease to exist.
manifesto (noun) – (policy) statement, declaration, pronouncement (issued by a political party before a General Election).
welfare (noun) – a government program that provides (financial) assistance to individuals and families in need; social security, government/state benefit, public assistance.
preview (noun) – walk–through, dry run, trial, rehearsal.
vision (noun) – perspective, perception, foresight, far-sightedness, imagination.
personality-driven (adjective) – moved/controlled by a celebrity or famous person.
import (noun) – importance, significance, seriousness, meaning, substance, weight.
structured (noun) – organized, systematic, methodical, well ordered, planned.
governance (noun) – administration.
state policy/government policy (noun) – a set of the basic principles, norms, and activities for the implementation of state/government power.
Nyay Patra (noun) – Document for Justice.
pitch (noun) – a way of talking when attempting to convince someone to buy or accept something.
revival (noun) – comeback, bringing back, re-establishment, reintroduction, rejuvenation, restoration.
in the face of (phrase) – when confronted with, against; despite, notwithstanding, regardless of.
expansive (adjective) – extensive, thorough, comprehensive.
ideological (adjective) – relating to a system of ideas (ideology).
guarantee (noun) – promise, assurance, pledge, vow, oath, commitment.
equity (noun) – fairness, justness, neutrality, lack of bias, impartiality.
social justice (noun) – the equal access to wealth, opportunities, and privileges within a society.
primacy (noun) – greater importance, priority, preference, first place.
constitutional institutions (noun) – institutions like the judiciary, the Election Commission of India, etc. are called constitutional institutions wherein power is assigned to different institutions.
(fourth branch) institutions (noun) – the independent institutions, which are tasked with the protection of key constitutional values such as democracy, legality, impartiality, probity, human rights and price stability, are characterized as the fourth branch of the state, because of their distinctiveness from the three “branches”- the executive, legislature and judiciary. In the Indian context, institutions of the fourth branch include the Election Commission, Office of the Comptroller and Auditor General, Central Bureau of Investigation, Reserve Bank, National Statistics Commission, National Human Rights Commission, Public Service Commission, University Grants Commission, Finance Commission, Niti Aayog and many others.
reverse (verb) – alter, change, undo, overturn.
allegedly (adverb) – apparently, supposedly, evidently, seemingly, reportedly, presumably, ostensibly.
cap (noun) – limit, ceiling, upper limit, limitation.
reservation (noun) – a system of affirmative action in India that provides historically disadvantaged groups representation in education, employment, and politics.
census (noun) – an official survey, particularly of a population.
wade into (something) (phrasal verb) – to get involved in a difficult situation (argument, debate, fight & etc) without thinking about the possible consequences.
count (noun) – a point for discussion; a point for consideration.
determinant (noun) – factor, issue, concern, point, matter.
base (noun) – a group of people considered as supporting an organization/party.
address (verb) – tackle, deal with, attend to, try to sort out.
bail (noun) – conditional, temporary release of an arrested/imprisoned person when a specified amount of security is deposited or pledged (as cash or property) to ensure his/her appearance in court when required.
interfere with (verb) – tinker with, tamper with, meddle with, mess around with, play with.
Right to Privacy (noun) – the right to privacy is a fundamental right and is an integral part of the right to life and liberty. It refers to a legal framework that provides individuals a legal right to protect their or their data’s privacy.
regime (noun) – system, mechanism, method, procedure, policy.
preserve (verb) – protect, conserve, maintain, take care of, look after.
unconditional (adjective) – total, complete, entire, full; unrestricted, unlimited, unequivocal.
Minimum Support Price (MSP) (noun) – it is a form of market intervention by the Government of India to give guaranteed price and assured market to the farmers and protect them from the price fluctuations and market imperfections. The guaranteed price and assured market are expected to encourage higher investment and in the adoption of modern farming practices.
right to health (noun) – it is an inclusive right, extending not only to timely and appropriate health care, but also to the underlying determinants of health, such as access to safe and potable water and adequate sanitation, healthy occupational and environmental conditions, and access to health-related education and information, including on sexual and reproductive health.
universal (health) coverage (noun) – it means that all people have access to the full range of quality health services they need, when and where they need them, without financial hardship. It covers the full continuum of essential health services, from health promotion to prevention, treatment, rehabilitation and palliative care; Insurance for all.
raft (noun) – a large quantity of something.
apprenticeship (noun) – training period, probationary period, traineeship.
right to apprenticeship law (noun) – it promises guaranteed placement with government, public or private firms for all persons below 25-years of age who hold a graduate degree or diploma, promising them ₹1 lakh stipend for a year.
abolition (noun) – termination, elimination, cancellation (of a system).
write off (phrasal verb) – cancel (a bad debt/loan); disregard, dismiss, ignore (someone/something as insignificant).
add up to (phrasal verb) – amount to, come to, correspond to, make, equal, spell out, signal.
stand out (phrasal verb) – be noticeable, be distinctive, be visible, be prominent, attract attention, catch the eye.
in comparison with (phrase) – when compared.
credibility (noun) – trustworthiness, reliability, integrity.
backdrop (noun) – situation, scenario, context.
track record (noun) – (previous) performance, accomplishments, achievements.
cease (verb) – end, halt, stop, finish, conclude, to come to an end.
differentiator (noun) – a distinguishing feature.