The Hindu Editorial (Killing the licence) – Dec 31, 2021

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The Hindu Editorial (Killing the licence) – Dec 31, 2021:

kill (verb) – put an end to, bring to an end, quell, quash, shatter, crush.
non-government organisations (NGOs) (noun) – it is also referred to as nonprofit organisations, voluntary organisations ; a group of individuals who enter into an agreement, usually as volunteers, to form a body (or organisation) to accomplish a purpose. A voluntary organisation is an organisation in which whether its workers are paid/unpaid, is initiated & governed by its own members without external control.
transparent (adjective) – open/candid, forthright, straightforward, honest.
account (noun) – description, report, explanation, narration, narrative, statement.
enhanced (adjective) – intensified, amplified, increased.
measure (noun) – action, step, procedure.
put the squeeze on (phrase) – pressurize, pressure, coerce someone.
long-drawn-out (adjective) – prolonged, protracted, lengthy, lasting, long-lasting, extended.
scrutinise (verb) – examine carefully, inspect; investigate.
close on the heels of (phrase) – close behind, soon after, immediately after, following closely.
missionary (noun) – a person who travels to a foreign country in an attempt to spread a religion, especially Christianity.
Missionaries of Charity (noun) – The Missionaries of Charity is a Catholic religious congregation established in 1950 by Mother Teresa. The Missionaries of Charity is an organisation with a long and distinguished record of humanitarian service that began in 1950 on the streets of Calcutta.
deny (verb) – reject, abandon, discard.
Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act (FCRA), 2010 (noun) – The FCRA regulates foreign donations and ensures that such contributions do not adversely affect internal security. First enacted in 1976, it was amended in 2010 when a slew of new measures were adopted to regulate foreign donations. The FCRA is applicable to all associations, groups and NGOs which intend to receive foreign donations. It is mandatory for all such NGOs to register themselves under the FCRA.
revelation (noun) – disclosure, declaration, report/news, announcement.
sought past tense of seek (verb) – ask for, request, appeal for, apply for.
stand (verb) – be in a situation where one is likely to do something.
establish (verb) – prove, demonstrate, show.
public interest (noun) – the public good; the advantage/benefit of the community in general.
ambiguous (adjective) – arguable, debatable, equivocal, ambivalent; unclear, puzzling.
leave to (phrasal verb) – assign a decision/action to someone else, particularly someone regarded better qualified.
as many as (phrase) – considerable, substantial, large (number of).
scrutiny (noun) – examination, inspection, investigation.
contrary to (phrase) – conflicting with, opposed to.
defence (noun) – rebuttal, denial.
audit (noun) – assessment, evaluation, appraisal, inspection, examination, scrutiny.
ire (noun) – anger, rage, fury, wrath.
climate change (noun) – a long-term change in the Earth’s climate, or of a region on Earth (Courtesy: NASA).
slavery (noun) – the condition of being a slave; enslavement, bondage.
prominent (adjective) – important, well known.
Amnesty International (noun) – founded in 1961, it is a non-governmental organization with its headquarters in the United Kingdom focused on human rights.
Greenpeace India (noun) – Greenpeace India is an independent organisation registered in India, connected to a network of other Greenpeace offices in over 55 countries. Greenpeace India has been working on various issues related to the environment since 2001.
People’s Watch (noun) – People’s Watch began its journey in 1995 as a programme unit of the Centre for Promotion of Social Concerns (CPSC) based in Madurai city in the southern Indian state of Tamil Nadu.
The European Climate Foundation, or the ECF (noun) – an independent philanthropic initiative working to help tackle the climate crisis by fostering the development of a net zero emissions society at the national, European and global level.
Compassion International (CI) (noun) – CI has worked in India since 1968, and today, its programmes support over 145,000 Indian children, providing critical tutoring, health and nutrition, and medical services.
Public Health Foundation of India (PHFI) (noun) – The country’s largest public health advocacy group. The Public Health Foundation of India (PHFI) is a public private initiative that has collaboratively evolved through consultations with multiple constituencies including Indian and international academia, state and central governments, multi & bi-lateral agencies and civil society groups. The Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation (BMGF) is a major donor of funds to the PHFI.
ample (adjective) – enough, sufficient, adequate, plenty of.
better off (phrase) – in a more advantageous position.
mirror (verb) – reflect, reproduce, imitate, parallel; reiterate.
shut down (phrasal verb) – cease activity, close down, cease operation.
dissent (noun) – disagreement, lack of agreement, difference of opinion, protest, opposition, disapproval.
foreign hand (noun) – foreign assistance, aid, support, succour, relief, help.
hypocritical (adjective) – deceptive, dishonest, two-faced, untruthful, self-righteous, pretended, hollow, false, fake.
given (preposition) – considering, taking into consideration, taking into account, in view of, bearing in mind, giving consideration to, keeping in mind, in the light of.
relative (adjective) – moderate, reasonable, a fair degree of, considerable, some.
ease (noun) – effortlessness, no difficulty, no trouble.
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.
electoral bond (noun) – an electoral bond is designed to be a bearer instrument like a Promissory Note — in effect, it will be similar to a bank note that is payable to the bearer on demand and free of interest. It can be purchased by any citizen of India or a body incorporated in India. it allows limitless, secret donations to political parties, including (and especially) by corporations.
crippling (adjective) – weakening, damaging, impairing, destroying, spoiling, paralyzing.
pandemic (noun) – the worldwide spread of a new disease; The illness spreads around the world and typically affects a large number of people across a wide area.
move (noun) – step, action, measure.
result in (phrasal verb) – cause, bring on, bring about.
drop (verb) – decrease, reduce, lower, lessen.
vulnerable (adjective) – endangered, unsafe, unprotected, unguarded, ill-protected; easily affected by, prone to, at risk of.
recipient (noun) – beneficiary, receiver.
philanthropic (adjective) – charitable, humanitarian, socially concerned.
aid (noun) – help, assistance, support.