The Hindu Editorial (Against excess) – May 06, 2021

In striking down the separate reservation given to Maharashtra’s Maratha community, the Supreme Court has underscored the importance of adhering to the 50% limit on total reservation,… For further reading, visit “The Hindu”. Below is today’s word list-1 for The Hindu Editorial (Against excess) – May 06, 2021.

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The Hindu Editorial (Against excess) – May 06, 2021:

excess (noun) – the act of exceeding an allowable/preferable limit/level.
hold fast (phrase) – believe in an idea/principle and follow it.
ceiling (noun) – upper limit, maximum, highest permissible level.
strike down (phrasal verb) – abolish, annul, nullify (a law or regulation).
reservation (noun) – a system of affirmative action in India that provides historically disadvantaged groups representation in education, employment, and politics.
underscore (verb) – underline, emphasize, highlight.
adhere to (verb) – abide by, follow, obey, comply with.
as well as (phrase) – and also, and in addition.
exceptional (adjective) – rare, unusual; special.
circumstances (noun) – situation, condition, context.
unpalatable (adjective) – disagreeable, unpleasant, displeasing, distressing.
mainstream (adjective) – conventional, established, recognized, common, popular.
merit (noun) – good point, strong point.
backwardness (noun) – the condition/state of not developed.
it is no surprise (phrase) – as expected, as anticipated, as predicted.
survive (verb) – hold out, pull through, get through; continue to exist.
scrutiny (noun) – review, examination, inspection, investigation.
judicial scrutiny (noun) – a form of judicial review that courts use to determine the constitutionality of certain laws.
bench (noun) – a court of law with a number of judges.
bring down (phrasal verb) – decrease, reduce, lower, diminish.
impose (verb) – force, thrust, inflict (an unwelcome decision/ruling).
hold (verb) – rule, decide.
uphold (verb) – confirm, endorse/approve, vindicate/validate.
in principle (phrase) – in theory, theoretically, on paper.
set aside (phrasal verb) – overrule, reverse, revoke, nullify, annul, cancel, dismiss, reject.
ruling (noun) – judgement, adjudication, verdict.
reasoning (noun) – reason, rationale, argument, premise.
constitute (verb) – be regarded as, act as; account for, comprise, represent.
in support of (phrase) – to give approval to, be in favor of, subscribe to.
limb (noun) – section, part.
categorical (adjective) – unconditional, unequivocal, definite, absolute, explicit, conclusive.
set down (phrasal verb) – formulate, draw up, establish.
interpretation (noun) – explanation, clarification, definition; analysis, reading, evaluation.
102nd Constitution Amendment (noun) – The 102nd amendment deals with the constitutional status of the National Commission for Backward Classes (NCBC). Article 338B deals with the structure, duties and powers of the commission while 342-A speaks about the power of the Indian President to notify a class as Socially and Educationally Backward (SEBC) and the power of Parliament to alter the central SEBC list.
National Commission for Backward Classes (noun) – National Commission for Backward Classes (NCBC) was initially constituted by the Central Govt by The National Commission for Backward Classes Act, 1993 and so far the Commission had been reconstituted 7 times up to 2016. It had the power to examine complaints regarding inclusion or exclusion of groups within the list of backward classes, and advise the central government in this regard. The Central Govt has repealed The National Commission for Backward Classes Act, 1993 in 2018. The present Commission (8th) has been accorded Constitutional Status and constituted through “The Constitution (One Hundred and Second Amendment) Act, 2018”, whereby Article 338B has been inserted, forming a Commission for the socially and educationally backward classes to be known as NCBC.
henceforth (adverb) – from this time on, in future, from now on.
with respect to (phrase) – concerning, regarding, relating to, with reference to.
notify (verb) – inform, advise, apprise, announce, declare.
subsequent (adjective) – following, ensuing, successive.
denude (verb) – divest, strip of, deprive of (something).
intent (noun) – purpose, intention, objective.
Socially and Educationally Backward Classes (SEBC) (noun) – In the Indian Constitution, OBCs are described as “socially and educationally backward classes”, and the Government of India is enjoined (urged/stipulated) to ensure their social and educational development. Other Backward Class (OBC) is a collective term used by the Government of India to classify castes which are educationally or socially disadvantaged.
to the exclusion of (phrase) – in order to exclude something stated/described.
empower (verb) – authorize, entitle, permit, allow.
clamour (noun) – protest, complaint, outcry/commotion.
undo (verb) – cancel, reverse, revoke, nullify, invalidate.
in the offing (phrase) – coming soon, likely to happen, on the way, forthcoming.