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27 MARCH 2019

18 April 2019 Editorial by Vishal Sir

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Formidable (adj) = Inspiring fear or respect through being
impressively large, powerful, intense, or
capable (भयंकर)
Inception (noun) = The establishment or starting point of an
institution or activity (आरं भ)
Knee (verb) = Hit (someone) with one's knee
Commence (verb) = Begin, start (प्रारं भ करना)
Personage (noun) = A person used to express importance or
elevated status (श्रेष्ठ पु स्र्ष)
Corrosion (noun) = The process of corroding or being
corroded (जंग)
Misdemeanour (noun) = A minor wrongdoing, felony, crime
(अपराध)
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Genesis (noun) = The origin or mode of formation of
something (उत्पत्ति)
Unilaterally (adv) = Something is done by only one person,
group without agreement of others
(एकतरफा)
Precedence (noun)= The condition of being considered more
important than someone or something else
(प्रधानता)
Jeopardy (noun) = Danger of loss, harm, or failure (ख़तरा)
Recalcitrant (adj) = Uncooperative, defiant (अक्खड़)
Reiterate (verb) = Say something again or a number of
times, typically for emphasis or clarity
(दोहराना)
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Impeachment (noun) = The action of calling into question the
integrity or validity of something
(दोषारोपण, महात्तभयोग)
Squander (verb) = Waste (something, especially money or
time) in a reckless and foolish manner
(त्तफजूलखर्ची)
Consortium (noun)= An association, typically of several
companies (सहायता संघ)
Desperation (noun)= A state of despair, typically one which
results in rash or extreme behavior (त्तनराशा)

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Title: End of the runway
(The plans to rescue Jet Airways came too late)

Context: Jet Airways seems to have approached the end of the

runway. With banks unwilling to throw in more money to
rescue the airline and no saviours visible on the horizon, it
seems destined to follow the flight path of Kingfisher Airlines,
which bit the dust in 2012.
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 On Wednesday night, the airlines decided to temporarily
suspend all its flights. And the Jet brand, which was once
reputed, stands tarnished with passengers complaining of
cancelled flights and delayed refunds.
Emergency funding
 Jet Airways has been pleading for emergency funding of at least
₹400 crore. But banks have refused to budge, and rightly so.
 Besides, given the atmosphere of political uncertainty, bankers
would think twice before trying to save a private airline that is
probably beyond rescue. No banker would like to get in the
crosshairs of a new government. As it is, some are asking why
banks should try to rescue the airline instead of taking it to
insolvency court, which is the prescribed route for such cases.
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 The airline is now down to about 16,000 employees, has a debt
overhang of ₹8,414 crore (as of March 31, 2018), and
accumulated losses of over ₹14,000 crore. Its routes and
departure slots at major airports have been appropriated by
competitors, albeit on a temporary basis. If Jet Airways does not
show up on the radar again in full force before the end of the
summer schedule in October, the routes and slots will be
foregone.
Stepping down
 The fact is that the rescue act was mounted too late. That the
airline was in trouble was known since October, but the
desperation set in only in February.

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 Part of the blame for the delay lies with founder and chairman
Naresh Goyal, whose reluctance to part with control over the
airline put off not just prospective investors such as the Tata
Group but also Jet’s partner, Etihad Airways.

Final Words
 It is sad that it has to go. But more unfortunate is the plight of
Jet’s employees, who will now be forced to work with
competitors at lower pay scales, if at all they find openings.

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Quiz Game
Q.1
The Second Phase of Lok Sabha Elections 2019 will be
held on April 18, 2019 in how many constituencies?
a) 84
b) 97
c) 123
d) 131
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Quiz Game
Q.1
The Second Phase of Lok Sabha Elections 2019 will be
held on April 18, 2019 in how many constituencies?
a) 84
b) 97
c) 123
d) 131
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Quiz Game
Q.2
President Trump has vetoed a bill that sought an end to
US military support for Saudi-led war in this nation.
a) Iran
b) Sudan
c) Yemen
d) Afghanistan
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Quiz Game
Q.2
President Trump has vetoed a bill that sought an end to
US military support for Saudi-led war in this nation.
a) Iran
b) Sudan
c) Yemen
d) Afghanistan
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Quiz Game
Q.3
One of the world’s largest one-day elections began in
which nation on April 17, 2019?
a) India
b) Malaysia
c) Indonesia
d) Algeria
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Quiz Game
Q.3
One of the world’s largest one-day elections began in
which nation on April 17, 2019?
a) India
b) Malaysia
c) Indonesia
d) Algeria
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Quiz Game
Q.4
Which nation has disarmed its police as terror threat
level lowered?
a) New Zealand
b) Australia
c) South Korea
d) Japan
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Quiz Game
Q.4
Which nation has disarmed its police as terror threat
level lowered?
a) New Zealand
b) Australia
c) South Korea
d) Japan
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Quiz Game
Q.5
The Reserve Bank of India on April 17, 2019 issued
banknotes signed by the Governor Shaktikanta Das of
which denomination?
a) Rs 20
b) Rs 50
c) Rs 100
d) Rs 200
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Quiz Game
Q.5
The Reserve Bank of India on April 17, 2019 issued
banknotes signed by the Governor Shaktikanta Das of
which denomination?
a) Rs 20
b) Rs 50
c) Rs 100
d) Rs 200
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Title: A crisis of credibility?
(While nothing bars the EC from asserting its authority, it still
needs institutional safeguards to protect its autonomy)

Context: The Election Commission of India (EC) is a

formidable institution which has led the world in electoral
efficiency since its inception.
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 On April 8, in a letter to the President of India, a group of
retired bureaucrats and diplomats, in the context of recent
incidents, expressed concern over the EC’s “weak kneed
conduct” and the institution “suffering from a crisis of
credibility today”.
Points of concern
 The letter described the Prime Minister’s March 27
announcement, of India’s first anti-satellite (ASAT) test, as
a “serious breach of propriety.
 Questions were also raised over the launch of NaMo TV
without licence, and a biopic on the life of the Prime
Minister which was scheduled for release on April 11,
when elections commenced
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At the core
 To my mind, the genesis of the problem lies in the flawed
system of appointment of election commissioners, who
are appointed unilaterally by the government of the day.
 A public interest litigation was also filed in the Supreme
Court in late 2018 calling for a “fair, just and transparent
process of selection by constituting a neutral and
independent Collegium/selection committee”.
 Besides the manner of appointment, the system of
removal of Election Commissioners also needs correction.
Only the Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) is protected
from being removed except through impeachment.

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Final Words
While these reforms may continue to be debated, nothing
stops the EC from asserting the ample authority it has under
the Constitution and being tough. It’s not their discretion but
the constitutional mandate. It did not need a reminder or a
nudge from the Supreme Court.

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Phrasal Verbs
1) Get ahead = To progress or advance in some aspects
of life.
2) Hold up = To physically keep someone or
something upright, to delay or slow
someone.
3) Shore up = To support in the face of difficulty.
4) Pan out = End up, conclude.
5) Swear in = To administer an oath to someone as
part of the official process of taking public office.
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Descriptive Question

Q. Do you really think that Election commission is now ‘Week

Kneed’, how? Explain

(Word limit: 200)

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