The Hindu Editorial (Rescue service) – Apr 26, 2023

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The Hindu Editorial (Rescue service) – Apr 26, 2023:

1. rescue (noun) – saving (from danger or difficulty).
2. evacuation (noun) – the act of moving people from a dangerous place; depopulation, clearance, emptying.
3. highlight (verb) – emphasize, accentuate, bring attention to, underscore.
4. conflict (noun) – war, armed conflict, battle, fighting.
5. evacuate (verb) – ask people to leave, empty, move out of, get out of, exit from (from a dangerous place).
6. war-torn (adjective) – (of a place) devastated, ruined, wrecked (by war).
7. underway (adverb) – in progress, under way, going on, continuing, happening, occurring, taking place.
8. make the most of (phrase) – to gain/get the maximum possible advantage or benefit from something; capitalize on, use, utilize, take advantage of, cash in on.
9. ceasefire (noun) – a negotiated agreement that will be accompanied by other associated commitments to de-escalate the fighting; a temporary stoppage of war, truce, armistice.
10. window (noun) – opportunity, chance, opening.
11. civilian (noun) – non-military person, ordinary citizen.
12. given (preposition) – considering, taking into account, bearing in mind.
13. Khartoum (proper noun) – the capital city of Sudan.
14. forces (noun) – troops; armed forces, soldiers.
15. loyal (adjective) – faithful, devoted, dutiful, true.
16. Sovereignty Council (Sudan) (noun) – The eleven-member Sovereignty Council of Sudan was the collective head of state of Sudan from 20 August 2019, when it was created by the August 2019 Draft Constitutional Declaration.
17. paramilitary (adjective) – (of semi-militarized force) organized like a military force.
18. perilous (adjective) – dangerous, risky, precarious, insecure, life-threatening.
19. logistics (noun) – the process of planning & executing a complex work (e.g. transporting people or goods).
20. en route (adverb) – on the way, in transit, during the journey, on the move.
21. seek (verb) – ask for, request, appeal for.
22. personnel (noun) – staff, employees, workforce.
23. diplomat (noun) – ambassador, envoy, consul, emissary.
24. humanitarian (adjective) – compassionate, humane, socially concerned.
25. no doubt (phrase) – undoubtedly, doubtlessly, without doubt.
26. cumulative (adjective) – increasing, growing; total, collective, aggregate.
27. decade (noun) – a period of ten years.
28. Gulf war (1991) (noun) – The invasion of Kuwait led to a United Nations Security Council embargo and sanctions on Iraq and a U.S.-led coalition air and ground war, which began on January 16, 1991, and ended with an Iraqi defeat and retreat from Kuwait on February 28, 1991.
29. bring (something) into focus (phrase) – to concentrate on something (a particular point) in a discussion/consideration.
30. Non-Resident Indian (NRI) (noun) – A ‘Non-resident Indian’ (NRI) is a person resident outside India who is a citizen of India.
31. environment (noun) – conditions, circumstances, surroundings.
32. means (noun) – way, method, mode.
33. standard operating procedure/protocol (SOP) (noun) – a detailed, written document consisting of step-by-step information on routine activities necessary to complete tasks in accordance with specific regulations or standards.
34. possibly (adverb) – maybe, perhaps, it may/could be.
35. Parliamentary Standing Committee/Parliamentary panel (noun) – it is a committee (consisting of Members of Parliament) constituted usually on an annual basis to enable detailed consideration/discussion on all bills (all proposed laws).
36. devoid of (noun) – lacking, without, free of/free from.
37. grandstanding (noun) – a way of speaking or acting to get attention from the spectators (people) and then influencing them.
38. finger-pointing (noun) – an act of accusing/blaming/denouncing someone.
39. unseemly (adjective) – improper, inappropriate, undignified.
40. spat (noun) – argument or quarrel for nothing.
41. garner (verb) – receive, get, gain, obtain, acquire.
42. mileage (noun) – benefit, advantage, gain. 
43. reputation (noun) – character, standing, image/name, stature, status.
44. harness (verb) – utilize, use, make use of, put to use, capitalize on.
45. rescue (verb) – save (from danger or difficulty).
46. in need (phrase) – needing (something).
47. intact (adjective) – undamaged, unspoiled, unimpaired, untouched.

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