5 JULY

6AM: The Hindu Editorial

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9AM: Practice Session (with Polling System)

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Tryst (noun) = a planned meeting or rendezvous, especially between lovers
(मिलनसार)
Synonyms: Meeting, rendezvous, assignation
Antonyms: Separation, parting
Sentence: They had a secret tryst at the park, away from prying eyes.

Bottlenecked (verb) = to cause a restriction or obstruction in the flow or progress of

something (रुकावट डालना)
Synonyms: Hindered, obstructed, impeded
Antonyms: Smoothed, facilitated
Sentence: The increased traffic bottlenecked the roads, leading to long delays.
• Check posts (noun) = designated points or locations where inspections or checks
are conducted (जाांच पोस्ट)
Synonyms: Checkpoints, inspection points
Antonyms: Open areas, unrestricted zones
Sentence: The border authorities set up check posts to monitor the movement of
goods
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Ostensible (adjective) = appearing or stated to be true, but not necessarily so (जाहिरी)
Synonyms: Apparent, seeming, purported
Antonyms: Genuine, real, actual
Sentence: The ostensible reason for his absence was illness, but some suspected
other motives.

Crackdown (noun) = a series of strict measures or actions taken to suppress or curb

illegal activities (कठोर प्रतिबांध)
Synonyms: Clampdown, repression, suppression
Antonyms: Leniency, tolerance
Sentence: The government initiated a crackdown on organized crime, resulting in
numerous arrests.
• Tax evader (noun) = a person who intentionally avoids or evades paying taxes
Synonyms: Tax dodger, tax delinquent
Antonyms: Tax compliant, law-abiding citizen
Sentence: The authorities were determined to catch the notorious tax evader and
bring
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Compel (verb) = to force or oblige someone to do something (िजबरू करना)
Synonyms: Force, coerce, require
Antonyms: Persuade, convince
Sentence: The evidence was compelling enough to compel the suspect to confess.

Outliers (noun) = data points or individuals that deviate significantly from the normal
or expected pattern (आउटलायर)
Synonyms: Anomalies, exceptions, oddities
Antonyms: Typical cases, regularities
Sentence: The statistical analysis identified a few outliers that skewed the overall
results.

Underwhelming (adjective) = less impressive or exciting than expected (अप्रभावशाली)

Synonyms: Disappointing, lackluster, unimpressive
Antonyms: Impressive, remarkable, outstanding
Sentence: The movie received mixed reviews and was considered underwhelming by
many
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Unwieldy (adjective) = difficult to handle, manage, or use due to size, complexity, or
awkwardness (असांवेदनशील)
Synonyms: Bulky, cumbersome, impractical
Antonyms: Manageable, practical, convenient
Sentence: The unwieldy furniture made it challenging to navigate through the small
apartment.

Kitty (noun) = a fund or pool of money contributed by a group of people for a

common purpose (ख़जाना)
Synonyms: Pool, fund, stash
Antonyms: Individual savings, personal account
Sentence: We all chipped in and created a kitty for the upcoming trip expenses.
• Buoyancy (noun) = the ability to float or remain suspended in a liquid or fluid;
figuratively, the ability to remain cheerful and optimistic (उच्चाकर्षण)
Synonyms: Floatability, resilience, optimism
Antonyms: Heaviness, sinking, despondency
Sentence: The buoyancy
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Blip (noun) = a minor, temporary deviation or interruption in a pattern or trend
Synonyms: Interruption, hiccup, glitch
Antonyms: Stability, continuity
Sentence: The sudden drop in sales was just a blip in the overall success of the
company.
• Falter (verb) = to hesitate, stumble, or lose confidence or strength in speech or
action (डगिगाना)
Synonyms: Stumble, hesitate, waver
Antonyms: Persist, continue, advance
Sentence: She began to falter in her presentation as stage fright took hold.
• Cess (noun) = a tax or levy, typically imposed for a specific purpose or on a
particular commodity (शल् ु क)
Synonyms: Tax, duty, levy
Antonyms: Exemption, waiver
Sentence: The government introduced a new cess on luxury goods to fund education
initiatives.
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Levies (noun) = charges or fees imposed by an authority, often for a specific purpose
(कर)
Synonyms: Taxes, duties, assessments
Antonyms: Exemptions, waivers
Sentence: The local municipality levies a property tax on homeowners.

Appellate (adjective) = relating to or having the power to review or reconsider

decisions made by a lower court or authority (पुनर्वषचारी)
Synonyms: Reviewing, reconsidering, higher
Antonyms: Lower, initial, original
Sentence: The appellate court overturned the previous judgment and ordered a
retrial.

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Tribunal (noun) = a court or forum that has authority to make judgments or decisions
on specific matters (न्यातयक िांडल)
Synonyms: Court, board, panel
Antonyms: Individual, independent
Sentence: The labor tribunal resolved the dispute between the workers and
management.

Constricted (adjective) = restricted or narrowed in size, scope, or freedom of

movement (सांकुचचि)
Synonyms: Narrowed, limited, restricted
Antonyms: Expanded, broadened, unrestricted
Sentence: The constricted road caused a traffic jam during rush hour.

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Thwarting (verb) = preventing or obstructing someone or something from achieving
their goals (रोकना)
Synonyms: Hindering, obstructing, frustrating
Antonyms: Assisting, facilitating, supporting
Sentence: The security measures in place were effective in thwarting the attempted
robbery.

Spate (noun) = a sudden and large number of similar events or occurrences

happening in a short period of time (बिुिायि)
Synonyms: Deluge, flood, surge
Antonyms: Dearth, scarcity, lack
Sentence: The city experienced a spate of burglaries last month.

Disconcerting (adjective) = causing one to feel unsettled, confused, or disturbed

Synonyms: Perturbing, unsettling, unnerving
Antonyms: Calming, reassuring, comforting
Sentence: The disconcerting
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Countenance (noun) = a person's face or facial expression (चेिरा)
Synonyms: Visage, appearance, expression
Antonyms: Disguise, concealment, mask
Sentence: Her countenance showed a mix of surprise and delight upon receiving the
award.

Dissenting (adjective) = expressing a different opinion or disagreeing with the

majority (असििि)
Synonyms: Contrary, differing, conflicting
Antonyms: Agreeing, concurring, harmonious
Sentence: The dissenting voices in the meeting provided alternative perspectives on
the issue.

Temper (noun) = a person's state of mind or mood (िनोदशा)

Synonyms: Mood, disposition, temperament
Antonyms: Calmness, serenity, composure
Sentence: His angry
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Espouse (verb) = to adopt or support a cause, belief, or idea (सिर्षन करना)
Synonyms: Embrace, endorse, advocate
Antonyms: Reject, oppose, disapprove
Sentence: She decided to espouse the principles of environmental conservation.

Intervenor (noun) = a person or entity that intervenes in a legal proceeding to protect

their interests (िस्िक्षेप करने वाला)
Synonyms: Mediator, interposer, arbitrator
Antonyms: Spectator, bystander, onlooker
Sentence: The environmental organization acted as an intervenor in the court case to
ensure ecological concerns were considered.
• Rebuff (verb) = to reject, refuse, or dismiss someone or something in an abrupt or
unkind manner (अस्वीकार करना)
Synonyms: Reject, spurn, repel
Antonyms: Accept, welcome, embrace
Sentence: Despite his efforts, he was rebuffed by the company when he presented
his proposal.
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Degenerate (verb) = to decline or deteriorate morally, physically, or socially (पिन
करना)
Synonyms: Deteriorate, decay, decline
Antonyms: Improve, progress, advance
Sentence: The neighborhood started to degenerate due to neglect and lack of
investment.

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 THE HINDU- IDIOMS & PHRASES
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(1) Marking the occasion - To celebrate or acknowledge a particular event.
(2) Took a while to sort out - To require some time to resolve or fix.
(3) Fall in line - To comply with rules or expectations; to conform.
(4) Face a blip - To encounter a temporary setback or interruption.
(5) Underwhelming as of late - Less impressive or satisfactory recently.
(6) Pain point - An issue or problem that causes frustration or difficulty.
(7) Must-do list - A list of essential or necessary tasks or actions.

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 THE HINDU- IDIOMS & PHRASES
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(1) Countenance all arguments - To tolerate or accept all arguments.
(2) Impose undue curbs - To place excessive or unwarranted restrictions.
(3) In the ultimate rebuff - As the final rejection or snub.
(4) Wide berth - A considerable degree of freedom or latitude.

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 THE HINDU- PHRASAL VERBS
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(1) Set up - To establish or arrange.
(2) Tryst with - A significant or important encounter or experience with
something.

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 THE HINDU- PHRASAL VERBS
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(1) Go in for - To engage in or choose.

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 Reading Comprehension
India’s tryst with the Goods and Services Tax (GST), launched at a special midnight
Parliament session with unusual fanfare, completed six years this month. Marking the
occasion, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman emphasised that the GST has moved the
country towards a unified market from a situation where each State mandated different
indirect tax structures and procedures, while inter-State borders were marked by
bottlenecked check posts that added to logistics costs and subtracted from Indian goods’
competitiveness. Introduced soon after the demonetisation shock, the GST was viewed
as another disruptor for the informal economy and its initial technical, structural and
procedural challenges took a while to sort out. That all businesses with annual turnover
of ₹5 crore will have to generate e-invoices starting this August, and that there has been
no ostensible pushback from smaller businesses over this, indicates that firms have
gradually embraced the change. The Revenue Department’s crackdown on fake invoicing
and other techniques deployed by tax evaders may compel the few outliers to fall in line
too.

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 Reading Comprehension
Tightening compliance and the post-pandemic rebound in economic activity have helped
improve revenues from the GST, which Ms. Sitharaman had suggested were
underwhelming as of late 2021 when the Council set up a ministerial group to rationalise
the unwieldy multiple rate structure and enhance tax inflows. This June, GST revenues
crossed ₹1.6 lakh crore, only the fourth such occasion in its 72 months’ existence, lifting
the average collections in the first quarter of this year to nearly ₹1.7 lakh crore — a
healthy 12% over last year’s kitty. The recent revenue buoyancy, even if it may face a blip
if consumption growth falters amid a slowing global economy, bodes well for States that
were worried about their fiscal capacity after five years of assured revenues through GST
compensation expired last July. For taxpayers and consumers, however, much remains to
be done till the GST can be considered a Good, Simple Tax. GST Compensation cess levies
have been extended till at least March 2026, instead of the initial five-year tenure, due to
the transitory shock of COVID-19 lockdowns on revenues. Dispute resolution remains a
pain point for industry, with GST appellate tribunals still not set up. There is no road map
in sight on the rate rationalisation exercise or the inclusion of excluded items such as
electricity, petroleum and real estate, without which the efficiency gains from the GST
remain constricted. The GST Council needs to meet more often and turn its to-do list into a
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 Reading Comprehension
Question 1: How long has it been since the introduction of the Goods and
Services Tax (GST) in India?

A. Four years
B. Five years
C. Six years
D. Seven years
E. Eight years

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 Reading Comprehension
Question 1: How long has it been since the introduction of the Goods and
Services Tax (GST) in India?

A. Four years
B. Five years
C. Six years
D. Seven years
E. Eight years

Correct answer: C. Six years

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 Reading Comprehension
Question 2: What was the major challenge faced during the initial
implementation of the GST?

A. Lack of political support

B. Complex technical requirements
C. Resistance from state governments
D. Opposition from the informal economy
E. Insufficient public awareness

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 Reading Comprehension
Question 2: What was the major challenge faced during the initial
implementation of the GST?

A. Lack of political support

B. Complex technical requirements
C. Resistance from state governments
D. Opposition from the informal economy
E. Insufficient public awareness

Correct answer: B. Complex technical requirements

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 Reading Comprehension
Question 3: Which factor indicates that businesses have gradually accepted the
change brought by the GST?

A. Reduction in tax rates

B. Increase in inter-state trade barriers
C. Greater use of e-invoices
D. Implementation of GST compensation cess
E. Improved fiscal capacity of states

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 Reading Comprehension
Question 3: Which factor indicates that businesses have gradually accepted the
change brought by the GST?

A. Reduction in tax rates

B. Increase in inter-state trade barriers
C. Greater use of e-invoices
D. Implementation of GST compensation cess
E. Improved fiscal capacity of states

Correct answer: C. Greater use of e-invoices

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 Reading Comprehension
Question 4: What is one of the concerns mentioned regarding the GST in its
current state?

A. Lack of dispute resolution mechanisms

B. Excessive reliance on indirect taxes
C. Inadequate compensation for states
D. Overemphasis on rate rationalization
E. Limited inclusion of excluded items

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 Reading Comprehension
Question 4: What is one of the concerns mentioned regarding the GST in its
current state?

A. Lack of dispute resolution mechanisms

B. Excessive reliance on indirect taxes
C. Inadequate compensation for states
D. Overemphasis on rate rationalization
E. Limited inclusion of excluded items

Correct answer: A. Lack of dispute resolution mechanisms

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 Reading Comprehension
Question 5: What is one of the suggested actions for the GST Council mentioned
in the passage?

A. Increase the number of tax slabs

B. Accelerate the rate rationalization process
C. Expand the scope of GST compensation cess
D. Include electricity and petroleum under GST
E. Implement stricter compliance measures

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 Reading Comprehension
Question 5: What is one of the suggested actions for the GST Council mentioned
in the passage?

A. Increase the number of tax slabs

B. Accelerate the rate rationalization process
C. Expand the scope of GST compensation cess
D. Include electricity and petroleum under GST
E. Implement stricter compliance measures

Correct answer: D. Include electricity and petroleum under GST

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 Descriptive Question

Examine the implications of the Karnataka High Court's rejection of Twitter's

petition and its impact on freedom of speech and expression, judicial review, and
the role of social media in political dissent, not in more than 200 words.

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 Vocab Question (HW)
Write Meaning of these words along with one synonym & antonym and sentence
usage.
1) Tryst
2) Ostensible
3) Compel
4) Unwieldy
5) Blip
6) Levies
7) Tribunal
8) Thwarting
9) Countenance
10) Espouse
11) Degenerate

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