The Hindu Editorial (Great responsibility) – Dec 03, 2022

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The Hindu Editorial (Great responsibility) – Dec 03, 2022

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The Hindu Editorial (Great responsibility) – Dec 03, 2022:

G-20 (noun) – The G20, formed in 1999, is a group of twenty of the world’s largest economies that meets regularly to coordinate global policy on trade, health, climate, and other issues. It brings together the world’s major advanced and emerging economies. The G20 comprises Argentina, Australia, Brazil, Canada, China, EU, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Italy, Japan, Mexico, Russia, Saudi Arabia, South Africa, South Korea, Turkey, UK and USA. The G20 Countries together represent around 90% of global GDP, 80% of global trade, and two thirds of the world’s population.
presidency (noun) – premiership, leadership, chairmanship, stewardship.
etch (verb) – carve, engrave, inscribe, score, mark.
landscape (noun) – the distinctive features of a field of activity.
pomp (noun) – display, spectacle, ceremony.
motto (noun) – slogan, catchphrase.
Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam (phrase) – it is a Sanskrit phrase that means “the world is one family”; “one earth, one family, one future”.
harmony (noun) – unity, solidarity, cooperation, agreement/concord.
preparatory (adjective) – preliminary, initial, introductory.
culminate (verb) – come to an end with, finish with, conclude with, terminate with, lead up to.
P-5 nations (noun) – the Security Council has five permanent members – China, France, Russia, the United Kingdom, and the United States – collectively known as the P5.
baton (noun) – responsibility.
participation (noun) – involvement, taking part, engagement, association.
difference (noun) – difference of opinion, disagreement, quarrel, misunderstanding, dispute.
uncertainty (noun) – unpredictability, unreliability, riskiness/precariousness.
photo opportunity (noun) – another term for photo call, photo-op; it is an arranged event (opportunity) to take photos of politicians/celebrities posing for publicity.
eventually (adverb) – finally, in the end, ultimately, at long last.
forge (verb) – build up, from, create, establish, set up, put together.
invitee (noun) – guest, visitor.
burn the midnight oil (phrase) – to study or work (with concentration or dedication) late into the night.
consensus (noun) – an idea or opinion that is shared by all the people in a group, agreement, concurrence.
symbolism (noun) – metaphor, figurative expression.
logistical (adjective) – relating to organization and planning of something.
substantive (adjective) – important, significant, huge, sizable, major, considerable.
negotiations (noun) – discussions, talks, dialogue, consultation, deliberation.
comprehensive (adjective) – all-inclusive, broad-based; all-embracing, complete, thorough.
agenda (noun) – plan, scheme.
counter-terrorism (noun) – anti-terrorism; actions taken to combat or prevent terrorism.
supply chain (noun) – a dynamic network when a company purchases or uses goods or services from others. It involves people, information, processes, and resources involved in the production, handling, and distribution of materials and finished products or providing a service to the customer.
disruption (noun) – disturbance, disorganization, interruption, disarray, turmoil, obstruction.
given (preposition) – considering, taking into account, bearing in mind.
lasting (adjective) – long-lasting, long-term, unceasing, continuing, persisting, persistent, irreversible.
sanctions (noun) – action taken, or an order given to force a country to obey international laws by limiting or stopping trade with that country, by not allowing economic aid for that country, etc.
deepen (verb) – increase, intensify, escalate, heighten.
downturn (noun) – economic decline, slowdown, recession, depression, slump.
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.
climate change (noun) – a long-term change in the Earth’s climate, or of a region on Earth (Courtesy: NASA).
globalisation (noun) – the process of making the trade of goods and services equivalent in all nations.
editorial (noun) – an expression of opinion (in the format of an article).
tradition (noun) – practice, convention, way, custom.
collective (adjective) – common, shared, joint, combined.
blend (verb) – put together, mix, combine.
voice (noun) – opinion, view, comment.
harmonious (adjective) – coordinated, balanced, proportional, compatible; agreeable, cooperative.
distress (noun) – instability, insecurity, precariousness, trouble, difficulty.
tensions (noun) – strained relations, strain, unease.
scrutiny (noun) – examination, inspection, investigation.
uphold (verb) – confirm, endorse/approve, vindicate/validate.
ideal (adjective) – principle, standard, criterion, ethics, belief.
pitch (noun) – words used to try to convince someone to accept something.
prominence (noun) – (gain) popularity; importance, significance.
narrative (noun) – a representation of a particular situation; portrayal, account, description, statement.
with great power comes great responsibility (phrase) – it means that the power to do something does not give you the right to do it. (It is an adage popularized by Spider-Man in Marvel comics, films, and related media).
the spotlight (noun) – the public attention, the focus of public/media; the public eye.