7 JULY

6AM: The Hindu Editorial

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2PM: Editorial 365 Batch

9AM: Practice Session (with Polling System)

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Posit (verb) = to suggest or put forward an idea or theory for consideration (प्रस्तावित
करना)
Synonym: Propose, postulate
Antonym: Dismiss, reject
Sentence: The professor posited a new hypothesis during the research seminar.

Decelerate (verb) = to slow down or reduce the speed of something (धीमा करना)
Synonym: Slow down, retard
Antonym: Accelerate, speed up
Sentence: The driver decelerated the car as they approached the intersection.

Attribute (noun) = a quality or characteristic that is considered to be a part of

someone or something (गण ु )
Synonym: Quality, trait
Antonym: Deficiency, shortcoming
Sentence: Intelligence is often seen as an important attribute for success.
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Spur (verb) = to encourage, stimulate, or prompt someone to take action (प्रेररत
करना)
Synonym: Motivate, inspire
Antonym: Deter, discourage
Sentence: The coach's pep talk spurred the team to perform better in the second half.

Buoy (verb) = to support or uplift someone's spirits or confidence (होशियार रखना)

Synonym: Encourage, uplift
Antonym: Dishearten, discourage
Sentence: Her kind words buoyed his morale before the important presentation.

Sap (verb) = to gradually weaken or deplete someone's strength, energy, or vitality

(क्षीण करना)
Synonym: Drain, exhaust
Antonym: Energize, invigorate
Sentence: The long hours of work began to sap her enthusiasm for the project.
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Bulwark (noun) = a defensive wall or structure that provides protection or support
(संरक्षा किच)
Synonym: Defense, fortress
Antonym: Vulnerability, weakness
Sentence: Education is often seen as a bulwark against ignorance and prejudice.

Resurgence (noun) = a revival or reappearance of something after a period of decline

(पुनरुद्धार)
Synonym: Revival, comeback
Antonym: Decline, downfall
Sentence: The resurgence of interest in vinyl records has surprised many music
enthusiasts.

Anchor (verb) = to secure or hold something firmly in place (अंकर बनना)

Synonym: Secure, stabilize
Antonym: Release, loosen
Sentence: The large
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Procurement (n) = the process of obtaining or acquiring goods, services, or resources
for a specific purpose
Synonym: Acquisition, purchasing
Antonym: Disposal, divestment
Sentence: The government announced a new policy to streamline the procurement of
medical supplies during the pandemic.

Coarse (adj) = rough or harsh in texture or quality; lacking refinement or delicacy

Synonym: Rough, rugged
Antonym: Fine, delicate
Sentence: The hiker wore thick socks to protect his feet from the coarse terrain of the
mountain.
• Reiterate (v) = to say or do something again, typically for emphasis or clarity
Synonym: Repeat, reaffirm
Antonym: Abandon, neglect
Sentence: The professor had to reiterate the key points of the lecture to ensure the
students understood
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Indisputable (adj) = impossible to dispute or argue against; unquestionable
Synonym: Unarguable, undeniable
Antonym: Debatable, questionable
Sentence: The overwhelming evidence presented in court made the defendant's guilt
indisputable.
• Entitlement (n) = the belief or feeling that one is inherently deserving of privileges
or special treatment
Synonym: Privilege, right
Antonym: Disadvantage, deprivation
Sentence: The entitlement mentality of some individuals hinders their ability to
appreciate the value of hard work.
• Foolproof (adj) = designed or arranged in such a way that it is incapable of going
wrong or being misused
Synonym: Fail-safe, infallible
Antonym: Fallible, error-prone
Sentence: The company implemented a foolproof security system to protect sensitive
information from
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El Niño (n) = a climatic phenomenon characterized by unusually warm ocean
temperatures in the Equatorial Pacific, often resulting in disruptive weather patterns
globally
No synonyms or antonyms provided.
Sentence: The occurrence of El Niño can lead to droughts in some regions while
causing heavy rainfall and flooding in others.

Discontinuance (n) = the act of ending or stopping something; termination

Synonym: Cessation, termination
Antonym: Continuation, persistence
Sentence: The discontinuance of the product line was due to declining sales and
changing market trends.

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 THE HINDU- IDIOMS & PHRASES
Momentum softens(Editorial-1): Tone(informative and cautionary)
(1) Softening in momentum - A decrease or reduction in the rate or speed at
which something is progressing or developing.

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 THE HINDU- IDIOMS & PHRASES
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(1) Be in no mood to oblige - To not be willing or inclined to accommodate or
fulfill a request.
(2) Reiterates the position - To state or emphasize again the same viewpoint or
stance.
(3) Given the row - Considering the dispute or conflict.
(4) Finding middle ground - To reach a compromise or agreement that satisfies
both parties to some extent.
(5) Sounding caution on - To express a warning or advisement regarding
something.

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 THE HINDU- PHRASAL VERBS
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(1) Dipping to - To decrease or fall to a lower level or point.
(2) Dragged down by - To cause something to become worse or decline due to
the influence or effect of something else.
(3) Attributed to - To regard something as being caused by or resulting from a
specific factor or circumstance.

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(1) Bound to go up - Certain or likely to increase.
(2) Brings into focus - To direct attention to or highlight a specific aspect or issue.

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Reading Comprehension
The National Conference of Food Ministers failed to resolve the issue of the
discontinuance of rice and wheat sales to States under the Open Market Sale Scheme
(OMSS) in view of the Centre’s restrictions. The meet was to discuss topics such as an
action plan for the procurement of coarse grains and a strengthened focus on food and
nutritional security. However, given the row in Karnataka over the Centre’s stringent
restrictions on the OMSS, it was expected that there would be a solution. But the Centre
was in no mood to oblige the States, which use the OMSS to cover a considerable
portion of their foodgrain requirements. Apart from Karnataka, Tamil Nadu and
Rajasthan asked that the restrictions be removed. Rejecting the plea, Union Food
Minister Piyush Goyal reiterated the Centre’s position of taking care of the interests of
those outside the scope of the National Food Security Act (NFSA). Though it is
indisputable that he has to look after the non-NFSA category of beneficiaries, the States’
plea too considers the needs of sections of the non-NFSA population, as those covered
under the Act get their entitlements under the Centre’s monthly allocation of
foodgrains. Besides, if States are forced to tap the open market, rice and wheat prices
are bound to go up. This will defeat the Centre’s objective behind restrictions on
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 Reading Comprehension
Finding middle ground would have addressed everyone’s concerns, at least partially.

The controversy over the OMSS should have sent out the message to States that it would
not be wise to rely on the Centre or its agencies when it comes to implementing State
schemes in the food sector. They must identify their own sources, and in a cost-effective
manner. After the U-turn by the Food Corporation of India in providing additional
foodgrains for the Anna Bhagya 2.0 programme, the Congress government in Karnataka
could not find an equivalent supplier, cost being a key reason. States should introspect
whether it is feasible to double the size of entitlements, as Karnataka had sought to, from
5 kg to 10 kg. Though Karnataka has found a way out — it will now transfer cash for the
proposed additional quantity — the episode brings into focus its ill-planned attempt to
replicate, in the area of food security, a scheme of the Union government, which has a
bigger resource base. With Mr. Goyal sounding caution on the El Niño factor in foodgrain
production and procurement, the Centre and the States should focus more on making the
Public Distribution System foolproof than on expanding existing schemes.

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 Reading Comprehension
Question 1: What was the primary issue discussed during the National
Conference of Food Ministers?

A. Strengthening food and nutritional security

B. Implementation of State schemes in the food sector
C. Discontinuance of rice and wheat sales under OMSS
D. Procurement of coarse grains
E. Centre's restrictions on foodgrain allocation

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 Reading Comprehension
Question 1: What was the primary issue discussed during the National
Conference of Food Ministers?

A. Strengthening food and nutritional security

B. Implementation of State schemes in the food sector
C. Discontinuance of rice and wheat sales under OMSS
D. Procurement of coarse grains
E. Centre's restrictions on foodgrain allocation

Correct answer: C. Discontinuance of rice and wheat sales under OMSS

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 Reading Comprehension
Question 2: Which state(s) asked for the removal of restrictions on the Open
Market Sale Scheme (OMSS)?

A. Karnataka
B. Tamil Nadu
C. Rajasthan
D. Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, and Rajasthan
E. No state requested the removal of restrictions

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 Reading Comprehension
Question 2: Which state(s) asked for the removal of restrictions on the Open
Market Sale Scheme (OMSS)?

A. Karnataka
B. Tamil Nadu
C. Rajasthan
D. Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, and Rajasthan
E. No state requested the removal of restrictions

Correct answer: D. Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, and Rajasthan

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 Reading Comprehension
Question 3: What was the Centre's response to the plea made by Karnataka,
Tamil Nadu, and Rajasthan?

A. Accepted the plea and removed the restrictions

B. Rejected the plea and maintained the restrictions
C. Offered a compromise to address their concerns
D. Suggested an alternative solution to the issue
E. Postponed the decision on the plea

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 Reading Comprehension
Question 3: What was the Centre's response to the plea made by Karnataka,
Tamil Nadu, and Rajasthan?

A. Accepted the plea and removed the restrictions

B. Rejected the plea and maintained the restrictions
C. Offered a compromise to address their concerns
D. Suggested an alternative solution to the issue
E. Postponed the decision on the plea

Correct answer: B. Rejected the plea and maintained the restrictions

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 Reading Comprehension
Question 4: According to the passage, what could be the consequence of States
being forced to tap the open market for rice and wheat?

A. Increase in the quantity of rice and wheat available

B. Decrease in the prices of rice and wheat
C. Stability in rice and wheat prices
D. Increase in rice and wheat prices
E. No impact on rice and wheat prices

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 Reading Comprehension
Question 4: According to the passage, what could be the consequence of States
being forced to tap the open market for rice and wheat?

A. Increase in the quantity of rice and wheat available

B. Decrease in the prices of rice and wheat
C. Stability in rice and wheat prices
D. Increase in rice and wheat prices
E. No impact on rice and wheat prices

Correct answer: D. Increase in rice and wheat prices

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 Reading Comprehension
Question 5: What does the passage suggest about the approach of states
towards implementing food security schemes?

A. States should rely on the Centre for implementing schemes

B. States should expand existing schemes to cover more beneficiaries
C. States should identify their own cost-effective sources
D. States should replicate the schemes of the Union government
E. States should prioritize expanding the Public Distribution System

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 Reading Comprehension
Question 5: What does the passage suggest about the approach of states
towards implementing food security schemes?

A. States should rely on the Centre for implementing schemes

B. States should expand existing schemes to cover more beneficiaries
C. States should identify their own cost-effective sources
D. States should replicate the schemes of the Union government
E. States should prioritize expanding the Public Distribution System

Correct answer: C. States should identify their own cost-effective sources

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 Vocab Question (HW)
Write Meaning of these words along with one synonym & antonym and sentence
usage.
1) Posit
2) Attribute
3) Buoy
4) Bulwark
5) Anchor
6) Procurement
7) Reiterate
8) Indisputable
9) Entitlement
10) Discontinuance

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