The Hindu Editorial (A grand revival) – June 27, 2023

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The Hindu Editorial (A grand revival) – June 27, 2023:

revival (noun) – re-establishment, reintroduction, restoration; improvement.
ties (noun) – association, relationship, bond, connection.
strategic partnership (noun) – it is a long-term interaction between two countries based on political, economic, social and historical factors.
move (noun) – step, action, act, measure.
overdue (adjective) – pending, behind schedule, not on time, long-delayed, delayed, belated.
given (preposition) – considering, taking into account, bearing in mind.
treaty (noun) – agreement, accord, protocol, pact, deal.
Suez Crisis (1956) (noun) – In late 1956, Britain along with France and Israel invaded Egypt to recover control of the Suez Canal after Egyptian president Gamal Abdel Nasser (1918-70) nationalized the canal. The Suez Canal is an important man-made waterway in Egypt. It connects the Red Sea to the Mediterranean Sea.
eventually (adverb) – finally, in the end, ultimately, at long last.
led past participle of lead to (verb) – result in, cause, bring on, bring about, give rise to.
Non-Aligned Movement (NAM) (noun) – the NAM was set up (in 1961) after the World War 2 with an aim to “create an independent path in world politics that would not result in member States becoming pawns in the struggles between the major power blocs (Western/Capitalist bloc aligned with the USA or Eastern/Soviet bloc aligned with the former Soviet Union).
instrumental (adjective) – significant, important, contribute to, influential, active/involved, play a part in.
G-77 (noun) – The Group of 77 (G-77) was established on 15 June 1964 by seventy-seven developing countries signatories of the “Joint Declaration of the Seventy-Seven Developing Countries” issued at the end of the first session of the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) in Geneva. The Group of 77 is the largest intergovernmental organization of developing countries in the United Nations, which provides the means for the countries of the South to articulate and promote their collective economic interests and enhance their joint negotiating capacity on all major international economic issues within the United Nations system, and promote South-South cooperation for development.
South-South Cooperation (noun) – South-South cooperation is a manifestation (display) of solidarity among peoples and countries of the South that contributes to their national well-being, their national and collective self-reliance and the attainment of internationally agreed development goals, including the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development.
the Cold War (noun) – The Cold War was a state of political and military tension after World War II between powers in the Western Bloc (the United States and a group of countries) and powers in the Eastern Bloc (the Soviet Union and a group of countries).
camp follower (noun) – supporter of a group (but not a member of it).
condone (verb) – approve, sanction, justify, vindicate, endorse (something bad as acceptable).
call for (phrasal verb) – require, need, necessitate, make necessary, demand, publicly ask for.
diplomatic (adjective) – tactful, sensitive, subtle, delicate; consular, foreign-policy.
hit (verb) – affect (badly); ruin, damage.
blockade (noun) – barricade, close up, block off, shut off, seal, bar.
Black Sea Grain Initiative (noun) – The Black Sea Grain Initiative, signed in Istanbul on 22 July 2022 to resume vital food and fertilizer exports from designated Ukrainian seaports. The Initiative specifically allows for commercial food and fertilizer (including ammonia) exports from three key Ukrainian ports in the Black Sea.
step in (phrasal verb) – intervene, become involved, get involved.
goodwill (noun) – compassion; cooperation, collaboration, friendliness, mutual support.
pursue (verb) – engage in, take part in, be occupied in, participate in (an activity).
clean energy (noun) – renewable energy, green energy; energy generated from natural resources (such as water, wind & solar energy).
memorandum of understanding (MoU) (noun) – a formal (written) agreement between two (bilateral) or more (multilateral) parties outlined in a formal document.
archaeology (noun) – the study of humanity and its past.
antiquity (noun) – object, work or treasure from the ancient past.
competition law (noun) – the body of legislation intended to prevent market distortion caused by anti-competitive practices on the part of businesses.
Grand Mufti (noun) – a chief (Islamic) legal authority in the country who gives a formal legal opinion (fatwa).
dispel (verb) – banish, eliminate, dismiss, get rid of.
misgiving (noun) – doubt, qualm, distrust, mistrust, suspicion, lack of faith/confidence.
state (noun) – government.
honour (noun) – award, reward, accolade.
The Order of The Nile (noun) – it is Egypt’s highest State Honour. Instituted in 1915, the ‘Order of the Nile’ is conferred upon Heads of states, Crown Princes, and Vice-Presidents who offer Egypt or humanity invaluable services.
humanity (noun) – humankind, the human race, people.
invaluable (adjective) – extremely useful/helpful, vitally important, indispensable, incomparable, unparalleled, priceless.
invitee (noun) – guest, visitor.
G-20 (noun) – The G20, formed in 1999, is a group of twenty of the world’s largest economies that meets regularly to coordinate global policy on trade, health, climate, and other issues. It brings together the world’s major advanced and emerging economies. The G20 comprises Argentina, Australia, Brazil, Canada, China, EU, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Italy, Japan, Mexico, Russia, Saudi Arabia, South Africa, South Korea, Turkey, UK and USA. The G20 Countries together represent around 90% of global GDP, 80% of global trade, and two thirds of the world’s population.
summit (noun) – meeting, conference, conclave (international meeting/conference of heads of state/government).
multilateral (adjective) – involving many different countries.
food security (noun) – food security is a situation that exists when all people, at all times, have physical, social and economic access to sufficient, safe and nutritious food that meets their dietary needs and food preferences for an active and healthy life.
energy security (noun) – the uninterrupted availability of energy sources at an affordable price. Energy security has many aspects: long-term energy security mainly deals with timely investments to supply energy in line with economic developments and environmental needs. On the other hand, short-term energy security focuses on the ability of the energy system to react promptly to sudden changes in the supply-demand balance.
constraint (noun) – self-control, self-restraint, restraint, control, restriction, limitation.
The Global South (noun) – the poor developing countries (of Asia, Africa, South America, amongst others).
The Global North (noun) – the economically developed countries (of Europe, North America, Australia, amongst others).
The African Union (AU) (noun) – it is a continental body consisting of the 55 member states that make up the countries of the African Continent. It was officially launched in 2002 as a successor to the Organisation of African Unity (OAU, 1963-1999).
New Development Bank (noun) – Established in 2015 by BRICS countries, the New Development Bank is a multilateral development bank aimed at mobilising resources for infrastructure and sustainable development projects in BRICS and other (emerging markets and developing countries) EMDCs.
BRICS countries (plural noun) – the acronym coined to associate five major emerging national economies: Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa. The BRICS members are known for their significant influence on regional affairs.
keen on (adjective) – enthusiastic about, interested in, passionate about, fascinated by.
deliberate (verb) – think about, consider, discuss, contemplate, ponder.
seek (verb) – ask for, request, appeal.
bolster (verb) – strengthen, support, make stronger, reinforce, buttress.
buffet (verb) – (of difficult situations) afflict, trouble, burden, bother, beset someone repeatedly over a long period of time.
geopolitical (adjective) – relating to (the study of) the geographical factors (a country’s position on the earth, size, climate, and natural resources &, etc.) in world politics and inter-state relations.
turmoil (noun) – disorder, turbulence, confusion, trouble, chaos.
autonomous (adjective) – self-governing, independent, self-ruling, self-determining.