The Hindu Editorial (Caution first) – Jun 01, 2022

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advisory (noun) – official communication, press release, bulletin, message, missive, statement, report, notification, announcement.
Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) (noun) – The Unique Identification Authority of India is a government body. UIDAI is created with an objective to issue Unique Identification Numbers UID), which is also known as ‘Aadhaar number’ to all the residents of India.
downplay (verb) – downgrade, play down, minimize, de-emphasize, put down.
bizarre (adjective) – strange, peculiar, odd, funny, outlandish, eccentric, unconventional, unexpected, unfamiliar, abnormal, atypical, unusual.
reversal (noun) – turnaround, turnabout, about-face, U-turn.
claim (verb) – state, declare, assert.
misinterpreted (adjective) – misunderstood, misconceived, mistaken.
urge (verb) – advise, recommend, suggest.
masked (adjective) – concealed, hidden, covered up (of important information).
Aadhaar (noun) – Aadhaar number is a 12-digit random number issued by the UIDAI (“Authority”) to the residents of India after satisfying the verification process laid down by the Authority. Any individual, irrespective of age and gender, who is a resident of India, may voluntarily enrol to obtain Aadhaar number. Person willing to enrol has to provide minimal demographic and biometric information during the enrolment process which is totally free of cost.
masked Aadhaar (noun) – it displays only the last four digits of the Aadhaar number and it can be shared with others without the risk of being deceived. Masked Aadhaar does not expose any personal information about the user. This reduces the chances of users being the victims of fraud.
in place (phrase) – working, ready, set up, established, arranged, in order.
The Centre for Internet and Society (CIS) (noun) – The Centre for Internet and Society (CIS) is a non-profit organisation that undertakes interdisciplinary research on internet and digital technologies from policy and academic perspectives. The areas of focus include digital accessibility for persons with disabilities, access to knowledge, intellectual property rights, openness, internet governance, telecommunication reform, digital privacy, and cyber-security. The research at CIS seeks to understand the reconfiguration of social processes and structures through the internet and digital media technologies, and vice versa.
exponentially (adverb) – in a way something is increasing quickly/rapidly by large amounts; rapidly, dramatically, aggressively, abruptly.
fraudster (noun) – a person who gets money by cheating people; cheater, deceiver, hoaxer, scamster.
Know Your Customer (KYC) (noun) – it refers to the process of identity and addresses verification of all customers and clients by banks, insurance companies and other institutions either before or while they are conducting transactions with their customers.
far more (phrase) – much more.
potential (adjective) – possible, likely, probable.
highlight (verb) – underline, emphasize, underscore.
of a higher order (phrase) – of the greatest importance/significance.
biometrics (noun) – the metrics with human (physical & behavioural) characteristics used for identification and access control.
scamster (noun) – a person who scams people; a person who cheats people to get their money.
welfare (noun) – state benefit, benefit payment, public assistance, social security.
at the expense of (phrase) – at the cost of, at the loss of; at the sacrifice of.
rife (with) (adjective) – full of, filled with, fraught (with), charged with, loaded with.
pose (verb) – constitute, present, create, cause, produce, give rise to (a problem, danger, challenge, or difficulty).
ambivalent (adjective) – having mixed feelings about someone or something; in two minds; equivocal, uncertain, doubtful, indecisive, inconclusive, irresolute, undecided, unresolved, fluctuating, wavering.
inherent (adjective) – intrinsic, innate, built-in, ingrained, deep-rooted.
indiscriminate (adjective) – thoughtless, unthinking, unconsidered, casual, careless, aimless, foolish, mindless, impulsive, ill-considered.
flip-flop (noun) – a sudden reversal of something, particularly a policy/plan.
contradiction (noun) – conflict, clash, disagreement, opposition, inconsistency, incongruity, mismatch, variance; denial, rebuttal, countering, counterstatement, opposite.
authority (noun) – authorities, officials, officialdom, the people in charge, the government, the administration, the establishment, the bureaucracy, the system.
on the one hand (phrase) – it is used to introduce the first of two contrasting different, points, facts, or ways of looking at something. It is always followed later by “on the other hand” or ‘on the other’.
discretion (noun) – choice, option, judgement, preference, disposition, volition; desire, will.
seek (verb) – try, attempt, strive, work, aim.
universalise (verb) – make (something) available for all.
missionary (adjective) – propagandist.
missionary (noun as modifier) – campaigner, crusader, champion, promoter, advocate, proponent.
zeal (noun) – passion, committedness, ardour, devotion, fervour.
ambivalence (noun) – a state of having mixed feelings about someone or something; equivocation, uncertainty, unsureness, doubt, indecision, irresolution, irresoluteness, hesitation.
popularise (verb) – publicize.
enforcement (noun) – imposition, implementation; forcing, compelling, demanding.
law enforcement agency (LEA) (noun) – government agency responsible for the enforcement of the laws. For example – Enforcement Directorate (ED), Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) and Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) and etc.
crack down on (phrasal verb) – get tough on, take severe measures against, clamp down on.