The Hindu Editorial (Triangular in Tripura) – Feb 06, 2023

If it was the rapid rise of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) that changed the political landscape of Tripura in 2018, the buzz now, five years later, is around the Tipraha Indigenous Progressive Regional Alliance (TIPRA) Motha,… For further reading, visit “The Hindu”. Below is today’s word list-1 for The Hindu Editorial (Triangular in Tripura) – Feb 06, 2023.

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The Hindu Editorial (Triangular in Tripura) – Feb 06, 2023

triangular (adjective) – three-sided, three-cornered.
TIPRA Motha (noun) – Tipraha Indigenous Progressive Regional Alliance abbreviated as TIPRA; It is a regional political party which was initially a social organization of Tripura, India.
dimension (noun) – aspect, feature, side (element of a situation).
landscape (noun) – the distinctive features of a field of activity.
buzz (noun) – an environment (conditions/circumstances) of excitement and activity.
float (verb) – put forward, come up with, propose, posit, present.
royalty (noun) – people of royal blood or status.
as it happens (phrase) – as expected, to be sure, in fact, as a matter of fact, truly, actually, really, in reality, as it happened, certainly, surely, undeniably.
erstwhile (adjective) – old, previous, former, then.
arch-rival (noun) – adversary, opponent, nemesis.
alliance (noun) – association, union, partnership.
counter (verb) – oppose, confront, tackle.
tide (noun) – movement; trend, tendency, course of events.
go to (phrasal verb) – enter into a particular condition/state.
accompany (verb) – occur with, co-occur with, coincide with, coexist with, go with, appear with.
swift (adjective) – quick, fast, rapid, expeditious.
reanimate (verb) – revive, revitalize, reinvigorate, give new or fresh strength/energy to something..
bag (verb) – get, secure, obtain, acquire, win.
seek (verb) – try to obtain, aim, attempt.
track record (noun) – history, background, (previous) performance, accomplishments, achievements.
highlight (verb) – emphasize, underscore, draw attention on, underline.
image (noun) – reputation, character, standing, stature, status.
claim (verb) – state, insist, profess, affirm, assert.
handling (noun) – control, leadership, management, administration.
clout (noun) – influence, power, leverage, sway.
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.
machinery (noun) – system, structure, administration, apparatus.
reign (noun) – the period during which something is predominant; incumbency.
project (verb) – present in a particular way; put across.
rival (noun) – competitor, contestant, contender.
Tripura Tribal Areas Autonomous District Council (TTAADC) (noun) – an autonomous district council administering the Tipra-dominated areas of the state of Tripura, India. Its council and assembly are situated in Khumulwng, a town 26 km away from Agartala, the state capital.
Sixth Schedule (noun) – Article 244 (2) provides – “The provisions of the Sixth Schedule shall apply to the administration of the tribal areas in the State of Assam, Meghalaya, Tripura and Mizoram”. Sixth Schedule allows constitution (formation) of Autonomous District Councils (ADCs) in the Northeastern states of Assam, Meghalaya, Mizoram (three Councils each), and Tripura (one Council) to safeguard the rights of tribal population.
offer (noun) – proposal, approach, suggestion, overture.
a force to reckon with (phrase) – a person/thing with strong abilities and strengths cannot be ignored/underrated.
negotiation (noun) – discussions, talks, deliberation.
fall through (phrasal verb) – fail, collapse, come to nothing.
Greater Tipraland (noun) -The Greater Tipraland includes the region under Tripura Tribal Areas Autonomous district Council (TTADC) and 36 villages out of it, within the Tripura State boundaries. There is a demand to carve out this area as a State or a Union Territory.
constitutional (adjective) – relating to the Constitution; legal, lawful, legitimate.
framework (noun) – structure, system organization.
as long as (phrase) – provided that.
integrity (noun) – unity, unification, wholeness, coherence, cohesion, undividedness, togetherness, solidarity.
divisive (adjective) – alienating/isolating, disharmonious, discordant.
design (verb) – intend, aim, plan.
drift apart (phrasal verb) – become less friendly.
point out (phrasal verb) – identify, mention, indicate, draw attention to.
ally (noun) – partner, supporter, confederate.
indigenous (adjective) – native, original, aboriginal, ancient, primeval.
inclusive (adjective) – with everyone included, comprehensive, all-inclusive.
reiterate (verb) – repeat, say again, restate.
stand for (phrasal verb) – represent, indicate, signify, denote.
stir up (phrasal verb) – whip up, trigger, excite; give rise to, cause, produce.