The Hindu Editorial (Road ahead from Gogra) – Aug 10, 2021

After the talks on July 31, India and China have taken one more step towards restoring peace and normalcy on the LAC by disengaging at Gogra. For further reading, visit “The Hindu”. Below is today’s word list-1 for The Hindu Editorial (Road ahead from Gogra) – Aug 10, 2021.

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The Hindu Editorial (Road ahead from Gogra) – Aug 10, 2021:

the road ahead (noun) – the future.
disengagement (noun) – withdrawal, departure, retreat (of military troops from an area of conflict).
long-lasting (adjective) – enduring, lasting, permanent, firm/stable.
Line of Actual Control (LAC) (noun) – the de-facto (effective) border between India and China. The LAC is a 4,057-km border running through three areas-Western (Ladakh, Ladakh (Kashmir)), middle (Uttarakhand, Himachal), and eastern (Sikkim, Arunachal).
normalcy (noun) – a normal condition; normality, regularity.
disengage (verb) – withdraw, pull out, leave, move out, retreat (of military troops from an area of conflict).
status quo (noun) – a Latin phrase meaning the existing state of affairs, particularly with respect to social or political issues; the present situation, the current state.
tension (noun) – strained relations, strain, unease.
upend (verb) – to affect/damage something completely/drastically.
uncertain (adjective) – unknown, unsure, unpredictable.
put in place (phrase) – establish, set up, create/form.
buffer zone (noun) – neutral area.
valley (noun) – a low area between hills or mountains typically with a river running through it.
clash (noun) – confrontation, fight, conflict, skirmish, encounter.
mark (verb) – indicate, signify, represent.
patrolling points (PPs) (noun) – PPs are patrolling points identified and marked on the LAC, which are patrolled with a stipulated frequency by the security forces.
base (noun) – camp, post, headquarters (of the armed forces).
hot springs (noun) – Hot Springs (Kyam) is the location of an Indian border checkpost operated by Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP) in the Chang Chenmo River valley in Ladakh near the disputed border with China. It is so named because there is a hot spring at this location. (hot spring is generally a spring (well head) with water at temperatures substantially higher than the air temperature of the surrounding region).
transgress (verb) – infringe, breach, contravene, disobey, break.
relatively (adverb) – comparatively, proportionately, somewhat, to a certain extent/degree.
deployment (noun) – the act of employing forces/troops into effective action.
unwilling (adjective) – reluctant, unenthusiastic, enforced, involuntary.
strategically (adverb) – in a way that is designed/planned to serve a particular purpose.
Depsang plains (noun) – The Depsang plains lie south of DBO (Daulat Beg Oldie post) in a strategic area that the military calls Sub-Sector North (SSN). DBO is the country’s northernmost outpost where India operates an advanced landing ground to support its forward military deployments. The Depsang Plains are large plains that are suitable for driving armoured carriers, artillery and mechanised units, which is unusual at the height of about 17,000 feet above sea level. The Depsang plains are strategically important as it provides a flat surface amid the mountainous terrain which can be used by either of the two countries to launch a military offensive, similar to the Spanggur Gap in the Chushul sub-sector.
plain (noun) – a large area of flat land.
patrol (noun) – vigil, guard, watch, monitoring.
cease (verb) – end, halt, stop.
patrolling (noun) – watching/guarding an area (over a period of time).
so far (phrase) – until now, up to the present, up to this point.
keep the peace (phrase) – to avoid or stop arguing/disputing/fighting.
measure (noun) – action, step, procedure.
enforce (verb) – force, compel, demand, insist on.
territorial (adjective) – relating to a particular territory (area/region).
favour (verb) – support, back, approve of, recommend, advocate/champion.
People’s Liberation Army (PLA) (noun) – People’s Liberation Army (PLA) is the armed forces of the country of China and the Communist Party of China (CPC). It is one of the largest military forces in the world.
deploy (verb) – (of troops) move into position, position, station, post, place.
owing to (phrase) – because of, as a result of, on account of, due to.
logistics (noun) – the process of planning & executing a complex operation; organization, planning, management, arrangement.
de-escalation (noun) – reduction, lessening, decrease (the intensity of a potentially violent situation).
withdrawal (noun) – retreat, departure, ending, disengagement.
come up (phrasal verb) – arise, present itself, occur, happen, emerge, surface.
long haul (noun) – difficult task.
restoration (noun) – reinstitution, re-establishment, reinstallation, revival.
strategic (adjective) – relating to achieving long-term or overall goals.
objective (noun) – aim, intention, purpose, target, goal.
ascertain (verb) – find out, discover, come to know, determine, discern.
consistently (adverb) – always, each time, invariably.
step up (phrasal verb) – increase, speed up, intensify, accelerate.
airbase (noun) – a military airport.
position (noun) – a place were a military post is deployed (for strategic reasons).
Stratfor (noun) – global intelligence company; As the world’s leading geopolitical intelligence platform, Stratfor brings global events into valuable perspective, empowering businesses, governments and individuals to more confidently navigate their way through an increasingly complex international environment.
infrastructure (noun) – the basic physical or organisational structure for something (to function properly).
close the gap (phrase) – to reduce a difference between two people/things .
dynamic (noun) – basic/fundamental cause or force that triggers change within a system.
come up with (phrasal verb) – propose, put forward, present.
protocol (noun) – procedure, convention; habit, pattern, method, system.
confidence-building measures/mechanisms (noun) – confidence-building measures (CBMs) are planned procedures to prevent hostilities, to avert escalation, to reduce military tension, and to build mutual trust between countries.
resume (verb) – restart, start again, return to.
transgression (noun) – infringement, contravention, breach, violation, overstepping.
set back (phrasal verb) – delay, hold up, slow down, decelerate; hinder, hamper, obstruct.
throw into doubt/question (phrase) – to cause something to be doubted/questioned.
regulate (verb) – control, oversee, administer something (by using rules and regulations).
taller comparative adjective of tall (adjective) – big, huge, towering.