The Hindu Editorial (Ayes and nays) – Jan 02, 2023

Given the regional variations in demographic trends and economic opportunities, India has a high rate of migration, which doubled in the census decade of 2001-2011. For further reading, visit “The Hindu”. Below is today’s word list-1 for The Hindu Editorial (Ayes and nays) – Jan 02, 2023.

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The Hindu Editorial (Ayes and nays) – Jan 02, 2023:

Aye (noun) – Yes; a vote to support something; a positive vote.
Nay (noun) – No; a vote to oppose something; a negative vote.
domestic (adjective) – existing/residing inside a particular country.
migrant (noun) – a person who moves from one region to another – either within a country or across national borders in order to find work or better living conditions.
turnout (noun) – participation, attendance. (Voter turnout refers to the number or percentage of eligible voters who cast their ballots).
strive (for) (verb) – try, aim, attempt, aspire, work towards.
safeguard (noun) – protection, security.
given (preposition) – considering, taking into account, bearing in mind.
variation (noun) – difference, dissimilarity, disparity, contrast.
demographic (adjective) – the statistical study/structure of populations, especially human beings.
migration (noun) – the movement of people within the borders of the same country or across international borders in order to find work or better living conditions.
census (noun) – an official survey, particularly of a population.
decade (noun) – a period of ten years.
compromise (verb) – weaken, impair, undermine.
propose (verb) – present, put forward, suggest.
mechanism (noun) – procedure, process, system, method, technique.
facilitate (verb) – lessen, reduce, make easy.
remote voting (noun) – it refers to the process of enabling a voter to cast his or her franchise from any polling station in the country – and not just the one they are registered in.
prototype (noun) – model, template, sample, pattern.
demonstration (noun) – proof, verification, validation, confirmation.
concept note (noun) – a summary of a proposal containing a brief description of the idea of the project and the objectives to be pursued.
take into account (phrase) – be mindful, remember, consider, heed, take into consideration.
at hand (phrase) – imminent, close at hand, approaching, forthcoming, coming, coming soon, about to happen.
participation (noun) – involvement, engagement, taking part.
comparatively (adjective) – somewhat, relatively, quite.
turn up (phrasal verb) – arrive, be present, attend.
go by (phrasal verb) – follow, accept, agree; adhere to, abide by.
Economic Survey (noun) – Economic Survey, presented in the Parliament ahead of the Union Budget, is the Ministry of Finance’s flagship document. The Economic Survey detailed information about the Indian economy over the past year. The Economic Survey also offers glimpses into the current state of the economy, and occasional insights into the economic outlook. Although the Constitution does not bind (impose a legal obligation on) the government to present the Economic Survey, over the years, it has become common practice for every government to present the Economic Survey before the Union Budget.
hurdle (noun) – obstacle, difficulty, problem, barrier, impediment, obstruction, hindrance.
advance (verb) – help, assist, improve, encourage, promote.
welcome (verb) – accept, embrace, receive.
hurried (adjective) – quick, hasty, rushed, rash, reckless.
move (noun) – initiative, action, step, measure.
integrity (noun) – honesty, probity, correctness; morality, fairness; rationality, impartiality.
erode (verb) – (gradually) undermine, weaken, spoil, deteriorate, destroy.
conduct (noun) – behaviour, performance, actions.
reassuring (adjective) – promising, good, encouraging, hopeful, full of promise, optimistic, positive, heartening
allegation (noun) – claim, accusation, charge, indictment.
cast (verb) – vote, register a vote, enter a vote.
ambitious (adjective) – formidable, difficult, challenging, demanding.
backdrop (noun) – situation, scenario, context.
scepticism (noun) – misgiving, doubt, qualm, distrust.
impartiality (noun) – fairness, justness, neutrality, equity.
justifiably (adverb) – legitimately, rightly, somewhat, relatively, comparatively.
reliability (noun) – trustworthiness.
add something into the mix (phrase) – to include something in an ongoing situation/discussion.
correlation (noun) – similarity, likeness, resemblance, comparison.
territoriality (noun) – something important (status/rank/ownership/occupancy) related to a territory.
era (noun) – time, period, epoch.
unprecedented (adjective) – not done or experienced before.
mobility (noun) – transportability.
portable (adjective) – transportable, movable, transferable, mobile.
far-reaching (adjective) – extensive, profound, radical, comprehensive, sweeping, all-embracing.
ramification (noun) – result, outcome, effect, repercussion, consequence.
account for (phrasal verb) – consider, think, regard, reckon, look on.
for instance (phrase) – as an example.
practicality (noun) – feasibility.
Non-Resident Indian (NRI) (noun) – A ‘Non-resident Indian’ (NRI) is a person resident outside India who is a citizen of India.