The Hindu Editorial (Debt and welfare) – Dec 16, 2023

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The Hindu Editorial (Debt and welfare) – Dec 16, 2023:

debt (noun) – liability, financial obligation, borrowed capital.
welfare (noun) – (noun) – a government program that provides (financial) assistance to individuals and families in need; social security, government/state benefit, public assistance.
exchequer (noun) – the government department that controlled public money; national treasury, coffers, funds, resources, finances, reserves, money, wealth, cash, wherewithal, capital, assets, deep pockets, kitty.
seek (verb) – try, aim, attempt.
keep an eye on (phrase) – watch carefully; pay close attention to something; take care, oversee, observe, monitor.
swearing-in (noun) – an official ceremony in which a person is taking the oath and admitted into a new official job.
herald (verb) – indicate, denote, usher in, portend, augur, signal, point to, pave the way for.
era (noun) – period, time, epoch, age, generation.
shift (noun) – change, move, transition, rearrangement.
reign (noun) – rule, leadership, incumbency, period in office.
command (verb) – receive, get, obtain, secure, be given.
realignment (noun) – reorganization, rearrangement, renewal, reshuffle.
interest group (noun) – a group of persons with shared interests.
interest (noun) – common concerns (in politics/business).
likely (adjective) – expected, probable, possible, prospective, plausible.
largely (adverb) – mostly, mainly, generally.
credit (noun) – publicly acknowledge someone’s role in something; ascribe, praise, admire, recognize, acclaim, appreciate.
undertake (verb) – become involved in, take part in, participate in, address oneself to, launch into, embark on.
paradoxically (adverb) – ironically, unexpectedly, strangely.
chart (verb) – describe, outline, detail, note.
course (noun) – plan of action; course of action; line of action; method of working.
chart a course (phrase) – determine a plan of action; take necessary steps reach a desired goal.
consolidate (verb) – strengthen, reinforce, fortify.
rainbow (noun as modifier) – many-coloured (of different ethnic, political, or religious backgrounds).
coalition (noun) – alliance, partnership, union, bloc.
pointed (adjective) – sharp; indicated, emphasized.
outreach (noun) – the level of reaching out/activity/effort; involvement.
Tendu patta (or) bidi leaves (noun) – Leaves of tree species Diospyros melanoxyion are used as wrappers of tobacco to produce bidi. This tree is commonly known as “tendu. (The Tendu tree, also known as Diospyros melanoxylon, is a native tree of India and is found abundantly throughout the country. It is known for its valuable and versatile uses, from its leaves that are used to make traditional Indian cigarettes (beedis) to its durable timber that is used in construction and furniture-making).
manifesto (noun) – (policy) statement, declaration, pronouncement (issued by a political party before a General Election).
radiate (verb) – spread out, diverge, extend, fan (out).
consolidation (noun) – strengthening, reinforcement, fortification.
neighbouring (adjective) – adjacent, bordering, abutting, surrounding; nearby.
belt (noun) – region, area, territory, neighbourhood, locality.
account for (phrasal verb) – constitute, comprise, form, compose, make up, represent.
influential (adjective) – strong, powerful, mighty, formidable.
Vindhya region (noun) – This region in Madhya Pradesh is bordering Uttar Pradesh. It has 30 assembly seats out of a total of 230 and is spread across nine eastern districts of Madhya Pradesh – Rewa, Shahdol, Satna, Sidhi, Singrauli, Anuppur, Umaria, Maihar and Mauganj (the last two were created recently).
stronghold (noun) – fort, fortress, bulwark, mainstay, support.
relatively (adverb) – to a certain extent/degree; comparatively, somewhat, reasonably, satisfactorily.
enthusiastic (adjective) – eager, excited, passionate, ambitious, energetic, pumped up.
overture (noun) – move, approach, proposal, proposition.
leap (noun) – a sudden abrupt change, transition, transformation, adjustment.
social engineering (noun) – the act of tricking someone into divulging (revealing sensitive (or) personal) information or taking action usually through technology. It is to take advantage of a potential victim’s natural tendencies and emotional reactions.
have one’s hands full (phrase) – to be very busy; to be completely occupied; engaged in, involved in, working at, hard at work.
from the word go (phrase) – from the beginning of something.
campaign (noun) – canvassing, electioneering, an act of soliciting (asking for/requesting) votes; an organized effort that seeks to influence the decision-making progress within a specific group.
enhance (verb) – increase, strengthen, supplement, augment, upgrade.
Ladli Behna Scheme (noun) – The Ladli Behna Yojana is a state government scheme in Madhya Pradesh that aims to empower women financially.
household (noun) – family, house.
support price (noun) – a price for food products promised to farmers by a government.
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.
crop (noun) – a plant that can be grown and harvested extensively for profit or subsistence.
Liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) (noun) – a flammable mixture of hydrocarbon gases in liquid form used as fuel in heating appliances, cooking equipment, and vehicles.
Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana (PMUY) (noun) – a social welfare scheme envisages of smoke free Rural India and aims to benefit five crore families especially the women living below poverty line (BPL) by providing concessional LPG connections to entire nation. The scheme will increase the usage of LPG and would help in reducing health disorders, air pollution and deforestation.
pose (verb) – cause (a trouble, problem or danger); constitute, present, produce, create.
burden (noun) – trouble, problem, difficulty, strain; responsibility, onus, obligation, liability.
reel under (phrase) – to suffer (due to a burden).
representation (noun) – depiction, portrayal, rendition, delegation.
widening (adjective) – increasing, enlarging, expanding, broadening.
hamper (noun) – basket, box, container.
needless to say (phrase) – of course, as you would expect, obviously, clearly.
cost (noun) – loss, suffering, drawback, disadvantage.