Canary in coal mine – The Hindu (Feb 24 2018)

Canary in coal mine – The Hindu (Feb 24 2018)

Forty-five years after India nationalised its coal-mining industry, the Central government has allowed the re-entry of commercial mining firms into the sector, turning the clock back. For further reading, visit “The Hindu”.

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Word List-2 (To Improve English Vocabulary)

1. canary in the coal mine (phrase) – an early sign of a possible danger/failure.
2. nationalise (verb) – change ownership (of an industry/business) from private sector to the public ownership of a national government or state.
3. turn back the clock (phrase) – return to the previous way of doing things.
4. predominantly (adverb) – mainly, mostly, commonly.
5. monopoly (noun) – exclusive/complete control of something.
6. behemoth (noun) – a large and powerful organization.
7. account for (phrasal verb) – supply, provide, give (a specific amount).
8. captive (adjective) – controlled by (an organisation) for a sole use.
9. overdue (adjective) – late, behind schedule/time, delayed.
10. renewable sources (noun) – the natural resources (such as water, wind, solar energy) from which energy is generated.
11. surge (noun) – sudden increase, rise, growth.
12. keep pace with (phrase) – to progress at the same speed as someone else.
13. swiftly (adverb) – quickly, rapidly, fast.
14. inherit (verb) – receive, assume, take over (from a predecessor).
15. irregularity (noun) – abnormality, unusualness, uncommonness.
16. evolve (verb) – develop, progress, advance.
17. supply shock (noun) – an event that suddenly increases or decreases the supply of a commodity or service and as a result changes its price suddenly.
18. provision (noun) – term, clause, requirement/condition.
19. operationalisation (noun) – the process of causing something into operation.
20. ascertain (verb) – confirm, verify, discover/find out.
21. curse (noun) – burden, misfortune/difficulty, ordeal/trouble.

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