The Hindu Editorial (Periodic reset) – Sep 09, 2024

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The Hindu Editorial (Periodic reset) – Sep 09, 2024:

periodic (adjective) – regular, periodical, recurrent, repeated, cyclical, occasional, infrequent, sporadic.
reset (noun) – re-setting; re-establishment, re-starting, re-commencing, reboot.
Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) (noun) – a regional grouping that promotes economic, political, and security cooperation among its ten members: Brunei, Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, the Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, and Vietnam.
ties (noun) – association, relationship, bond, connection.
Act East Policy (noun) – a diplomatic initiative by The Government of India to promote economic, strategic and cultural relations with the vast Asia-Pacific region at different levels which would eventually provide enhanced connectivity to the states of North Eastern region. What began as ‘Look East’ launched in 1991 transformed into ‘Act East’ in 2014.
engage (with) (verb) – participate in, take part in, take part in, join in, become involved in, involve (a talk/discussion).
consistently (adverb) – frequently, invariably, constantly, regularly, continuously.
deliberate (adjective) – wilful, intentional, purposeful, conscious, pre-planned, premeditated.
tenure (noun) – term, period of/in office; period, time, stint, watch, spell.
summit (noun) – meeting, conference, conclave (international meeting/conference of heads of state/government).
reach out (phrasal verb) – contact someone to obtain/offer help/assistance/cooperation.
time span (noun) – a period of time; time period.
in addition (adverb) – additionally, besides, furthermore, moreover, over and above.
lay out (phrasal verb) – spread out, set out, arrange, present.
red carpet (noun) – a privileged/special welcome & treatment.
forge (verb) – form, create, establish, set up.
well considered (adjective) – well-thought-out, well-planned, well-calculated, conscious, purposeful serious.
overdue (adjective) – pending, remaining, outstanding, delayed, belated.
bilateral (adjective) – involving two groups or countries.
neglect (noun) – negligence, carelessness, irresponsibility, heedlessness, unconcern, laxity.
strategic (adjective) – relating to achieving long-term or overall goals.
telling (adjective) – revealing, significant, important, striking, meaningful.
double (verb) – increase twofold.
decade (noun) – a period of ten years.
ramp up (phrasal verb) – increase (in amount or number).
strategic partnership (noun) – it is a long-term interaction between two countries based on political, economic, social and historical factors.
geo-strategic (adjective) – relating to the strategy of dealing with geopolitical issues.
veiled (adjective) – indirect, implied, indistinct, concealed, hidden, unrevealed.
take a jab at (phrase) – criticize, condemn, disparage.
hinge on (verb) – depend on, be based, be dependent.
host (verb) – have, introduce, arrange, organize.
Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) (noun) – Indian Space Research Organisation, formed in 1969, superseded the erstwhile Indian National Committee for Space Research (INCOSPAR). Vikram Sarabhai, having identified the role and importance of space technology in a Nation’s development, provided ISRO with the necessary direction to function as an agent of development. ISRO then embarked on its mission to provide the Nation space-based services and to develop the technologies to achieve the same independently.
bear fruit (phrase) – yield/get results, succeed, be effective; become fruitful, become productive, become effective, be successful, pay off.
spotlight (noun) – public attention, public eye, limelight, notice, heed.
given (preposition) – considering, taking into account, bearing in mind.
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.
seek (verb) – try, aim, attempt.
expertise (noun) – skill, knowledge, competence, proficiency, capability.
rare earth (noun) – a set of seventeen metallic elements. They play an important role in semiconductor manufacturing.
defray (verb) – pay, pay for, cover, meet, settle (a cost or expense or responsibility).
growing (adjective) – increasing.
perfect fit (noun) – something that is perfectly compatible with something or someone.
de-risk (verb) – to eliminate risk (from), make safe.
tensions (noun) – strained relations, strain, unease.
protectionist (adjective) – relating to an economic policy where a country imposes restrictions like tariffs, quotas, and subsidies to shield its domestic industries from foreign competition.
predatory (adjective) – exploitative, greedy, rapacious, avaricious.
correct (verb) – rectify, set right, improve.
drop (noun) – decline, decrease, slump.
foreign direct investment (FDI) (noun) – Investment from one country into another (normally by companies rather than governments) that involves establishing operations or acquiring tangible assets, including stakes in other businesses.
engagement (noun) – participation, contribution, involvement.
Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) (noun) – a proposed agreement between the member states of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) and its free trade agreement (FTA) partners. The pact aims to cover trade in goods and services, intellectual property, etc.
blow (noun) – shock, surprise; setback/misfortune.
cut out (phrasal verb) – exclude, leave out, eliminate.
Free Trade Agreement (FTA) (noun) – an agreement between two or more countries designed to reduce or eliminate certain barriers to trade and investment, and to facilitate stronger trade and commercial ties between participating countries.
entreaty (noun) – plea, petition, appeal, earnest request, supplication.
The ASEAN-India Trade in Goods Agreement (AITIGA) (noun) – a trade agreement between India and the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN). It was signed and entered into force on 1 January 2010.
Comprehensive Economic Cooperation Agreement (CECA) (noun) – an agreement between two countires to strengthen bilateral trade. The aim of the agreement is to enhance economic and social benefits, improve living standards and ensure high and steady growth in real incomes in their respective territories by expansion of trade and investment flows, to promote economics development and to promote investment between them.
commitment (noun) – responsibility, onus, accountability, obligation, liability.
centrality (noun) – the quality of being of the greatest importance.
The Indo-Pacific (region) (noun) – the Indo-Pacific region refers to the confluence (convergence) of the Pacific and Indian Oceans, which interconnect in Southeast Asia (Indonesia, Vietnam, Thailand, Philippines, Malaysia, Singapore, and more).
warmly (adverb) – positively, agreeably, graciously, well, amiably, passionately
receive (verb) – welcome; listen to, respond to, take.
geopolitical (adjective) – relating to (the study of) the geographical factors (a country’s position on the earth, size, climate, and natural resources &, etc.) in world politics and inter-state relations.
Quad/Quadrilateral (noun) – The ‘Quadrilateral’ is described as four democracies (the United States, Japan, Australia and India) with a shared objective to ensure and support a “free, open and prosperous” Indo-Pacific region.
date (verb) – have existed since; goes back to; comes from.
millennium (noun) – a period of a thousand years
carry out (phrasal verb) – conduct, perform, bring about, fulfil.