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The Hindu Newspaper Analysis 30th May 2023 EDITORIALS 1. The Erdoğan victory, a triumph for Ottoman glory 2. Faster, stronger TEXT/CONTENT/OPINION 1. Why do faculty shortages persist in Indian universities? 2. From Master of the Roster to Master of all Judges? SCI-TECH/ENVIRONMENT/HEALTH 1. What has India done to curb unnecessary hysterectomies? 2. ISRO’s GSLV-F12 successfully places navigation satellite NVS-01 into intended orbit 3. ChatGPT and other generative AI could foster science denial, misunderstanding BILATERAL /Around World 1. Erdogan confronts polarised Turkey after historic win 2. India to train ASEAN women in United Nations Peacekeeping operations 3. India’s Jan.-April imports from China rise 4.6% to $37.86 billion NATIONAL 1. Northeast gets its first Vande Bharat Express 2. Minister Dharmendra Pradhan meets Singapore Deputy Prime Minister Lawrence Wong; discusses deepening cooperation in skill development 3. Understanding the violence faced by healthcare professionals in India

The Hindu Vocabulary 1. COMPLEX (ADJECTIVE): (जटिल): Complicated Synonyms: Involved, Intricate Antonyms: Simple Example Sentence: The was a complex task of regenerating Docklands. 2. OBSCURE (ADJECTIVE): (अस्पष्ट): Obscure Synonyms: Unclear, Dense Antonyms: Limpid Example Sentence: It was nothing but technical jargon that was opaque to her. 3. ALARMING (ADJECTIVE): (भयप्रद): Worrying Synonyms: Disturbing, Frightening Antonyms: Reassuring Example Sentence: Our countryside is disappearing at an alarming rate. 4. DEFECTION (NOUN): (परित्याग): Desertion Synonyms: Absconding, Decamping Antonyms: Joining Example Sentence: His defection from the Labour Party was really shocking. 5. EMACIATION (NOUN): (दुर्बलता): Thinness Synonyms: Starvation, Underfeeding Antonyms: Obesity Example Sentence: He was thin to the point of emaciation. 6. INSURGENT (NOUN): (विद्रोही): Rebel Synonyms: Revolutionary, Mutineer Antonyms: Loyalist Example Sentence: The armed insurgents planned an attack. 7. DECIMATE (VERB): (बरबाद करना): Destroy Synonyms: Kill, Remove Antonyms: Bear, Build Example Sentence: The inhabitants of the country had been decimated. 8. SPECTACULAR (ADJECTIVE): (प्रभावशाली): Impressive Synonyms: Magnificent Splendid Antonyms: Unimpressive Example Sentence: The party suffered a spectacular loss in the election. 9. ANXIETY (NOUN): (चिंता): Worry Synonyms: Concern, Apprehension Antonyms: Calmness Example Sentence: There was anxiety in her quiet voice. 10. CREDULITY (NOUN): (भोलापन): Gullibility Synonyms: Naivety, Innocence Antonyms: Worldliness Example Sentence:  Moneylenders prey upon their credulity and inexperience. Share and Join: @UPSCFIX_2024

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The Hindu Vocabulary 1. ERSTWHILE (ADJECTIVE): (भूतपूर्व): Former Synonyms: Old, Past Antonyms: Present Example Sentence: He fled to America with Gia Manek, an erstwhile friend of his wife's. 2. RESCIND (VERB): (रद्द कर देना): Revoke Synonyms: Repeal, Cancel Antonyms: Enforce Example Sentence: The government eventually rescinded the directive. 3. EXCEPTIONAL (ADJECTIVE): (असामान्य): Unusual Synonyms: Uncommon, Abnormal Antonyms: Usual Example Sentence: Late claims will only be accepted in exceptional circumstances. 4. RETALIATE (VERB): (प्रतिकार करना): Fight back Synonyms: Strike back, Respond Antonyms: Turn the other cheek Example Sentence: The blow stung and she had retaliated immediately. 5. HARASS (VERB): (सताना): Pester Synonyms :Badger, Hound Antonyms: Leave in peace Example Sentence: Being harassed at work can leave you feeling confused and helpless. 6. EFFICACY (NOUN): (प्रभावकारिता): Effectiveness Synonyms: Success, Potency Antonyms: Inefficacy Example Sentence: There is little information on the efficacy of this treatment. 7. ILLUSTRIOUS (ADJECTIVE): (शानदार): Eminent Synonyms: Distinguished, Acclaimed Antonyms: Unknown Example Sentence: The family was illustrious and wealthy, and claimed descent from Constantine. 8. AGGRESSIVE (ADJECTIVE): (आक्रामक): Assertive Synonyms: Forceful, Competitive Antonyms: Submissive Example Sentence: We needed more growth to pursue our aggressive acquisition strategy. 9. PROPITIOUS (ADJECTIVE): (अनुकूल): Favourable Synonyms: Auspicious, Promising Antonyms: Inauspicious Example Sentence: Finally, all things proved to be propitious. 10. TRAGEDY (NOUN): (त्रासदी): Disaster Synonyms: Calamity, Catastrophe Antonyms: Fortune Example Sentence: A tragedy arrived that killed 95 people. Share & Join: @UPSCFUX_2024

The Hindu Newspaper Analysis 27th May 2023 EDITORIALS 1. Sedition and its roots in rudeness as an offence 2. A fountainhead of the people’s hopes and aspirations SCI-TECH/ENVIRONMENT/HEALTH 1. Kerala’s troublemaking tusker Arikompan still comes for rice 2. IMD retains its normal outlook for monsoon 3. Navy, ISRO release training plan for Gaganyaan crew module 4. Darjeeling to join the list of polluted cities of West Bengal, reveals study ECONOMY 1. SEBI to ring in easier rules for index funds, ETFs soon: Barua 2. India's exports to Germany may get adversely impacted due to recession: exporters BILATERAL /Around World 1. Bhutan-China boundary expert group talks pick up speed, officials hold second meeting this year 2. European Union official seeks to allay India’s concerns on ‘carbon tax’ 3. India, Nepal may sign pacts on energy and water during Prachanda’s four-day visit NATIONAL 1. Only six religion options make it to next Census form 2. SC refuses to hear plea against opening of Parliament by PM 3. Souvenirs recorded math’s handover of sceptre to Mountbatten, says Thiruvavaduthurai Adheenam spokesperson 4. Food Ministry counters Congress, says fortified rice safe Share & Join: @UPSCFIX_2024

The Hindu Newspaper Analysis 26th May 2023 EDITORIALS 1. Economics that looks at the lower half of the pyramid 2. An ordinance, its constitutionality, and scrutiny OPINION/TEXT & CONTENT 1. Should States revert to the Old Pension Scheme? 2. Why do judges recuse themselves and how? A look at recent judicial recusals SCI-TECH/ENVIRONMENT/HEALTH 1. Two more cheetah cubs die at Kuno Park; one unwell 2. New committee set up to oversee cheetah project ECONOMY 1. Centre expects record production of rice, wheat BILATERAL /Around World 1. China constructing model villages opposite the LAC, say sources 2. Wagner says handing Bakhmut to Russian army, Japan scrambles jets NATIONAL 1. All-in-one policy plan to spread insurance in India 2. Amid reports of shortage, FSSAI to conduct pan-India milk and milk products surveillance Join: @UPSCFIX_2024

The Hindu Vocabulary 1. TRAVAIL (NOUN): (कष्टपूर्ण परिश्रम): Ordeal Synonyms: Trial, Tribulation Antonyms: Comfort Example Sentence: Advice for those who wish to save great sorrow and travail. 2. NEEDLESS (ADJECTIVE): (बेकार): Unnecessary Synonyms: Inessential, Non-Essential Antonyms: Necessary Example Sentence: I deplore needless waste. 3. REBELLION (NOUN): (विद्रोह): Defiance Synonyms: Disobedience, Insubordination Antonyms: Obedience Example Sentence: What she did was nothing but an act of teenage rebellion. 4. HASTEN (VERB): (जल्दी करना): Speed up Synonyms: Accelerate, Quicken Antonyms: Delay Example Sentence: This tragedy probably hastened his own death from heart disease. 5. OUTRAGEOUS (ADJECTIVE): (अनोखा/अद्भुत): Eye-catching Synonyms: Startling, Striking Antonyms: Inconspicuous Example Sentence: Her routines and leotards tend to be outrageous. 6. GRIM (ADJECTIVE): (कठोर): Stern Synonyms: Forbidding, Uninviting Antonyms: Amiable Example Sentence: Hikers made a grim discovery when they came across a dead body in the woods. 7. CRIPPLE (VERB): (विकलांग बनाना): Disable Synonyms: Paralyze, Immobilize Antonyms: Able-bodied Example Sentence: A young student was crippled for life. 8. UNDERPRIVILEGED (ADJECTIVE): (वंचित): Needy Synonyms: Deprived, Disadvantaged Antonyms: Privileged Example Sentence: Needy and underprivileged members of the community. 9. LAX (ADJECTIVE): (लापरवाह): Slack Synonyms: Slipshod, Negligent Antonyms: Stern Example Sentence: We must ever be lax with our security. 10. FORGO (VERB): (त्यागना): Do without Synonyms: Go without, Give up Antonyms: Keep Example Sentence: She wanted to forgo the tea and leave while they could. Join: UPSCFIX_2024

The Hindu Vocabulary 1. SCANDALOUS (ADJECTIVE): (अपमानपूर्ण):  discreditable  Synonyms: disreputable, dishonorable  Antonyms: seemly  Example Sentence:  The magazine published scandalous pictures of the movie star.  2. ACQUIT (VERB): (बरी करना):  absolve  Synonyms: clear, exonerate Antonyms: convict  Example Sentence:  One was brought to trial on a charge of affray and was acquitted.  3. RETROGADE (ADJECTIVE): (प्रतिगामी):  regressive  Synonyms: negative, downhill  Antonyms: Positive  Example Sentence:  To go back on the progress that has been made would be a retrograde step.  4. PERSEVERANCE (NOUN): (दृढ़ता):  persistence  Synonyms: tenacity, determination  Antonyms: irresolution  Example Sentence:  His perseverance with the technique illustrates his single-mindedness.  5. BANKRUPT (ADJECTIVE): (दिवालिया):  insolvent  Synonyms: bankrupted, failed  Antonyms: solvent  Example Sentence:  His father went bankrupt and the family had to sell their home.  6. RECURRENT (ADJECTIVE): (आवर्तक): repeated  Synonyms: recurring, repetitive  Antonyms: isolated  Example Sentence:  She had a recurrent dream about falling.  7. RESUMPTION (NOUN): (पुनरारंभ): restart  Synonyms: restarting, reopening  Antonyms: suspension  Example Sentence:  Resumption of peace talks is expected soon.  8. LATENT (ADJECTIVE): (निष्क्रिय): dormant  Synonyms: quiescent, inactive  Antonyms: manifest  Example Sentence: They have a huge reserve of latent talent.  9. FORGO (VERB): (त्यागना): do without  Synonyms: go without, give up  Antonyms: keep  Example Sentence:  I'll forgo dessert tonight—I'm trying to lose weight.  10. AFFLUENT (ADJECTIVE): (धनी): wealthy  Synonyms: rich, prosperous  Antonyms: poor  Example Sentence:  I reside in an affluent neighbourhood. Join: @UPSCFIX_2024

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The Hindu Newspaper Analysis 24th May 2023 EDITORIALS 1. Justice that also makes space for animal welfare 2. The paradox of BRICS, its new pathway OPINION/TEXT & CONTENT 1. The Telangana­ A.P. water dispute 2. What counts is seldom counted 3. Disregarding Constitution, court, citizens SCI-TECH/ENVIRONMENT/HEALTH 1. The tragedy of the axolotl mutant 2. What is the EU’s carbon border adjustment mechanism? 3. Digital India Bill draft to be released in June: Centre ECONOMY 1. Indian bureaucracy could hamper investments, warns Moody’s 2. ₹2,000 notes reach banks amid hiccups BILATERAL /Around World 1. Timely debt restructuring crucial for Sri Lanka, says IMF 2. India provides key railway infrastructure to Bangladesh 3. India-Australia ties built on trust: Modi 4. India raises terrorism issue at G­20 meet, lambasts Pakistan NATIONAL 1. Update NPR to enumerate self during next Census 2. More than 90% of funds allocated under Smart Cities Mission utilised, says Hardeep Singh Puri 3. Women bag top four positions in Civil Service examinations 4. CAG team works to increase synergy among Ministries Join: @UPSCFIX_2024

The Hindu Vocabulary 1. PLAUSIBLE (ADJECTIVE): (विश्वसनीय):  credible  Synonyms: reasonable, believable  Antonyms: unlikely  Example Sentence:  He gave a plausible explanation of how he got into acting.  2. TRANSGRESSION (NOUN):(उल्लंघन) :  offence  Synonyms: crime, sin  Antonyms: obedience  Example Sentence:  I'll be keeping an eye out for further transgressions.  3. THRILL (VERB): (रोमांचित करना):  excite  Synonyms: stimulate, arouse  Antonyms: bore  Example Sentence:  Frankly, jumping off a cliff doesn't thrill me at all.  4. CONFISCATE (VERB): (ज़ब्त करना):  impound  Synonyms: seize, commandeer  Antonyms: return  Example Sentence:  The guards immediately confiscated his camera.  5. NEGLIGENCE (NOUN): (लापरवाही):  carelessness  Synonyms: dereliction of duty, neglect  Antonyms: conscientiousness  Example Sentence:  She got injured due to the negligence of his employers.  6. REVOKE (VERB): (रद्द करना):  cancel Synonyms: repeal, rescind Antonyms: introduce Example Sentence: The men appealed and the sentence was revoked. 7. SPECIFIC (ADJECTIVE): (सटीक):  exact Synonyms: accurate, precise Antonyms: vague Example Sentence: When ordering goods, be specific. 8.AGITATION (NOUN): (आवेश):  anxiety Synonyms: perturbation, disquiet Antonyms: calmness Example Sentence: She was wringing her hands in agitation. 9. BYGONE (ADJECTIVE): (पुराना):  ancient Synonyms: past, former Antonyms: contemporary Example Sentence: That is contrary to the observation of philosophers of bygone days. 10. STIMULATE (VERB): (प्रेरित करना):  encourage Synonyms: prompt, prod Antonyms: discourage Example Sentence: The reader could not fail to be stimulated by the ideas presented. Join: @UPSCFIX_2024

The Hindu Newspaper Analysis 23rd May 2023 EDITORIALS 1. Antarctic sea ice cover at record low 2. The marine organism with a surprising wiring of neurons 3. Karnataka’s new, yet daunting, journey to development OPINION/TEXT & CONTENT 1. The tussle over ‘services’ in Delhi 2. Do sons contribute more toward elderly care? 3. It’s time to ensure safer skies SCI-TECH/ENVIRONMENT/HEALTH 1. Antarctic sea ice cover at record low 2. The marine organism with a surprising wiring of neurons ECONOMY 1. ‘Demand will pick up, spur capex as inflation recedes’ 2. Private consumption, rural demand to drive growth in first quarter: RBI article BILATERAL /Around World 1. U.S. signs security pact with Papua New Guinea amid competition with China 2. U.S. signs new security pact with Papua New Guinea amid competition with China 3. G­20 meeting will expose false narratives on J&K: Jitendra Singh 4. Prime Minister extols value of Pacific island nations at third FIPIC summit 5. Kilo-class submarine INS Sindhuratna reaches India after major refit in Russia NATIONAL 1. Education Ministry calls first meet aimed at unifying 60 school boards 2. Bill to link death and birth register with electoral rolls in next session of Parliament: Amit Shah 3. AFSPA likely to be lifted completely from Assam by year end, says Himanta Biswa Sarma Join: @UPSCFIX_2024

The Hindu Vocabulary 1. VICE (NOUN): (अनैतिकता):  immorality  Synonyms: wrongdoing, wickedness  Antonyms: virtue  Example Sentence:  The center was often referred as an open sewer of vice and crime.  2. QUASH (VERB): (खत्म करना):  suppress  Synonyms: put an end to, finish  Antonyms: prompt  Example Sentence:  A hospital executive quashed rumours that nursing staff will lose jobs.  3.. EXTRADITE (VERB): (प्रत्यर्पण करना):  deport  Synonyms: hand over, repatriate  Antonyms: keep  Example Sentence:  India refused to extradite him to the Netherlands.  4. MOURN (VERB): (शोक करना):  deplore  Synonyms: bewail, bemoan  Antonyms: rejoice  Example Sentence:  Publishers mourned declining sales of hardback fiction.  5. PROLIFIC (ADJECTIVE): (उर्वर):  productive  Synonyms: fertile, inventive  Antonyms: non-productive  Example Sentence:  In captivity tigers are prolific breeders.  5. RESILIENT (ADJECTIVE): (स्थिति-स्थापक):  strong  Synonyms: tough, hardy  Antonyms: vulnerable  Example Sentence:  Babies are generally far more resilient than new parents realize.  6. STIMULATE (VERB): (उकसाना):  encourage  Synonyms: prompt, prod  Antonyms: discourage  Example Sentence:  The reader could not fail to be stimulated by the ideas presented.  7. BOOST (VERB): (बढ़ाना):  improve  Synonyms: raise, uplift  Antonyms: decrease  Example Sentence:  A range of measures boosted tourism.  8. CIRCUMSPECT (ADJECTIVE): (एहतियाती):  cautious  Synonyms: wary, careful  Antonyms: ungaurded  Example Sentence:  The officials were very circumspect in their statements.  9. BREACH (NOUN): (उल्लंघन):  contravention  Synonyms: violation, breaking  Antonyms: agreement  Example Sentence:  They had to go through a breach.  10. RENOWNED (ADJECTIVE): (प्रसिद्ध):  famous  Synonyms: celebrated, famed  Antonyms: unknown  Example Sentence:  Britain is renowned for its love of animals.

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The Hindu Newspaper Analysis 22nd May 2023 EDITORIALS 1. Manipur mayhem, a manufactured schism 2. India as a Quad-led biomanufacturing hub 3. Judging jallikattu: On the Supreme Court verdict OPINION/TEXT & CONTENT 1. Hijacking G­20’s civil society forum 2. What is the ‘Open Network for Digital Commerce’? SCI-TECH/ENVIRONMENT/HEALTH 1. Understanding a human pangenome map 2. After sugar, time to watch out for how much salt is consumed 3. Did Neanderthals shape our noses? 4. Guardians of the Ganga: task force keeps a watchful eye on the river ECONOMY 1. SBI’s u-turn: No slip, ID proof needed to swap ₹2,000 notes 2. Return of ₹2,000 notes to bolster bank coffers, money market liquidity, says research report BILATERAL /Around World 1. Secretary of State Antony Blinken meets Jaishankar, discusses PM Modi's upcoming visit to U.S. 2. India, U.S. discuss possibilities of co-producing jet engines, long-range artillery and infantry vehicles 3. G-7 wants to de-risk, not decouple from China: Biden NATIONAL 1. Stalemate over sharing of Krishna water to continue 2. Compensate or vacate: owner of disputed land in Arunachal tells the Army Join: @UPSCFIX

The Hindu Vocabulary 1. TRANSITIONAL (ADJECTIVE): (माध्यमिक): intermediate  Synonyms: middle, midway  Antonyms: initial  Example Sentence: A transitional government had been appointed.  2. EXPATRIATE (ADJECTIVE): (प्रवासी):  emigrant  Synonyms: non-native, displaced  Antonyms: native  Example Sentence: Expatriate workers were returning to their cities.  3. DIRECTIVE (NOUN): (निदेशात्मक):  instruction  Synonyms: direction, command  Antonyms: lawlessness  Example Sentence: A new EC directive has been forwarded for approval.  4. OUTLAW (VERB): (गैरकानूनी घोषित करना):  ban  Synonyms: bar prohibit  Antonyms: permit  Example Sentence: Secondary picketing has finally been outlawed.  5. DISASTROUS (ADJECTIVE): (उत्पातक):  catastrophic  Synonyms: calamitous, cataclysmic  Antonyms: fortunate  Example Sentence:  A disastrous fire swept through the museum   6. EXTREMIST (NOUN): (अतिवादी):  fanatic  Synonyms: radical, zealot  Antonyms: moderate  Example Sentence: Right-wing extremists created trouble. Read more.... 7. SCEPTICISM (NOUN): (संदेहवाद):  doubt  Synonyms: disbelief, distrust  Antonyms: conviction  Example Sentence: There was some scepticism in the claims.  8. CONSENSUS (NOUN): (सहमति):  agreement  Synonyms: harmony, concord  Antonyms: disagreement  Example Sentence: There is a growing consensus that the current regime has failed.  9. DISCRIMINATION (NOUN): (भेदभाव):  prejudice  Synonyms: bias, bigotry  Antonyms: impartiality  Example Sentence: They are victims of racial discrimination. Read more...  10. CURB (VERB): (नियंत्रण करना):  restrain  Synonyms: hold back, keep back  Antonyms: release  Example Sentence: She promised she would curb her temper. Join: @UPSCFIX_24

The Hindu Vocabulary 1. EXPLOSIVE (ADJECTIVE): (उग्र): fiery  Synonyms: stormy, violent  Antonyms: calm  Example Sentence:  My friend is infamous for his explosive temper.  2. ELIGIBLE (ADJECTIVE): (योग्य): entitled  Synonyms: permitted, allowed  Antonyms: ineligible  Example Sentence:  Customers who are eligible for discounts would be given the same.  3. DISPOSAL (NOUN): (निपटान): distribution  Synonyms: allotment, allocation  Antonyms: keeping  Example Sentence:  The disposal of his shares in the company was meant to be done soon.  4. RESURGENCE (NOUN): (पुनरुत्थान): renewal  Synonyms: revival, recovery  Antonyms: failure  Example Sentence:  A resurgence of interest in religion led him to ultimate peace 5. NURTURE (VERB): (पालन-पोषण करना): bring up  Synonyms: take care of, look after  Antonyms: neglect  Example Sentence:  I am nurtured by my parents in a close-knit family.  6. INSIGHT (NOUN): (अंतर्ज्ञान): intuition  Synonyms: perception, awareness  Antonyms: obtuseness  Example Sentence:  His mind rose to previously unattainable heights of insight.  7. EXCEPTIONABLE (ADJECTIVE): (आपत्तिजनक): objectionable  Synonyms: offensive, disagreeable  Antonyms: agreeable  Example Sentence:  His drawings are almost the only exceptionable part of his work.  8. CONSCIOUS (ADJECTIVE): (जानबूझकर किया गया): deliberate  Synonyms: intentional, intended  Antonyms: unintentional  Example Sentence:  He made a conscious effort to walk away.  9. DOMINANT (ADJECTIVE): (प्रधान): presiding  Synonyms: ruling, governing  Antonyms: subservient Example Sentence:  They are now in an even more dominant position in the market.  10. RECKLESS (ADJECTIVE): (लापरवाह): rash  Synonyms: careless, thoughtless  Antonyms: careful  Example Sentence:  One mustn't be too reckless.