18-APRIL-2024

THE HINDU

VISHAL PARIHAR
When Oceans Chill: The Deadly
Consequences of Marine
Coldwaves
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Lofty (adj) = extremely high or noble (उच्च)

Synonyms: Elevated, grand
Antonyms: Low, humble
Sentence: Even lofty dreams can be felled by
the nitty-gritty of implementation.
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Plentiful (adj) = existing in or yielding great

quantities; abundant (प्रचरु )
Synonyms: Abundant, copious
Antonyms: Scarce, meager
Sentence: These institutions have created
plentiful opportunities for students.
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Embittering (adj) = causing someone to feel

bitter or resentful (कड़वाहट भरना)
Synonyms: Aggravating, exacerbating
Antonyms: Soothing, pleasing
Sentence: A project that has caused a further
embittering of relations between the central
and State governments.
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Contentious (adj) = causing or likely to cause

an argument; controversial (वववादास्पद)
Synonyms: Disputable, controversial
Antonyms: Agreeable, uncontroversial
Sentence: The extraordinary delay in
constructing the AIIMS became a contentious
issue during the 2021 Assembly elections.
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Tardy (adj) = delaying or delayed beyond the

right or expected time; late (दे र से)
Synonyms: Late, delayed
Antonyms: Prompt, timely
Sentence: 150 students have already been
impacted by this tardy implementation.
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Altar (noun) = a table or flat-topped block

used as the focus for a religious ritual,
especially for making sacrifices or offerings to
a deity (वेदी)
Synonyms: Shrine, sanctuary
Antonyms: N/A
Sentence: Students not made victims at the
altar of federal relations.
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Federal (adj) = having or relating to a system

of government in which several states form a
unity but remain independent in internal
affairs (संघीय)
Synonyms: National, centralized
Antonyms: State, local
Sentence: Students not made victims at the
altar of federal relations.
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Idioms & Phrases

✓ Lofty dreams - High or noble ambitions or goals.
✓ Felled by the nitty-gritty - Hindered or brought
down by detailed, often mundane, aspects of
something.
✓ Got off the ground - Started or began operations.
✓ Ravine-like gulf - A large and significant division or
gap.
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Phrasal Verbs (Verb + Preposition)
✓ Went on protest - Engaged in a demonstration or
strike to express disapproval or demands.
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Even lofty dreams can be felled by the nitty-gritty of implementation.
Nothing exemplifies this as much as the case of the Madurai AIIMS.
The idea of starting a number of All India Institute of Medical
Sciences (AIIMS) across the country certainly comes from a clear
need — to bridge the gap between demand and supply in India, and
set right the grossly inefficient doctor-patient ratio. In 2003, the
Centre announced the Pradhan Mantri Swasthya Suraksha Yojana
(PMSSY) with this precise goal. It was in 2006 that the PMSSY got off
the ground and a total of six AIIMS-like medical institutions were
created in the country. Currently, there are 20 AIIMS institutions with
functional medical colleges and three are under development. No
doubt, these institutions have created plentiful opportunities for
students and advanced the goal of taking affordable health-care
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education beyond metros. But the intentions are more robust than
implementation. At AIIMS Madurai, a project that has caused a
further embittering of relations between the central and State
governments, there are persistent complaints of inadequate
infrastructure, facilities, and manpower constraints. A ‘prestige’
project for the Centre, Prime Minister Narendra Modi laid the
foundation stone for construction at Thoppur, Madurai, in January
2019. From 2021, undeterred by the lack of something as basic as a
building, the administration invited applications from students. The
construction work is still not complete, and not one, but three
batches of undergraduate students have been accommodated at the
Government Medical College and Hospital, in nearby
Ramanathapuram district. Last week, these students went on protest,
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stating that there was a ravine-like gulf between what was expected
of an AIIMS institution and their experience of it in Madurai — in
terms of infrastructure, but also exposure to patients.
The extraordinary delay in constructing the AIIMS became a
contentious issue during the 2021 Assembly elections in Tamil Nadu,
with Udhayanidhi Stalin of the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam, now a
Minister, pointing to a single brick as the sum total of construction
activity there. While there are assurances that the project would be
completed soon and students shifted to Madurai, it is true that 150
students have already been impacted by this tardy implementation.
Meanwhile, the original issue behind starting AIIMS remains
unresolved. As per official data, the doctor-population ratio in the
country stands at 1:834, worse in rural areas. It is the role of the
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Centre and the State to work together to ensure that these medical
institutions are able to provide high quality education, and that
students not made victims at the altar of federal relations.
Missing medical colleges(Editorial-1) Question

What is the predominant tone used by the author in

the passage discussing the challenges faced by the
Madurai AIIMS?

A) Enthusiastic
B) Critical
C) Neutral
D) Inspirational
E) Satisfied
Missing medical colleges(Editorial-1) Question

What is the predominant tone used by the author in

the passage discussing the challenges faced by the
Madurai AIIMS?

A) Enthusiastic
B) Critical
C) Neutral
D) Inspirational
E) Satisfied
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Phenomenon (noun) = an observable event or

occurrence that is remarkable or unusual (घटना)
Synonyms: event, occurrence
Antonyms: normality, regularity
Sentence: A surprising and deadly phenomenon
has emerged.
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Precipitated (verb) = to cause something to

happen suddenly or sooner than expected
(उत्प्प्रेररत ककया)
Synonyms: triggered, caused
Antonyms: prevented, deterred
Sentence: The unexpected drop in ocean
temperature was precipitated by wind and ocean
current patterns.
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Plummeted (verb) = to fall or drop straight down

at high speed (गिर पड़ा)
Synonyms: dropped, plunged
Antonyms: soared, rose
Sentence: Surface water temperatures
plummeted by over 10ºC in just a day or two.
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Upwelling (noun) = the rising of seawater,

magma, or other liquid (उथल-पथ ु ल)
Synonyms: surfacing, rising
Antonyms: sinking, settling
Sentence: Upwelling typically occurs in coastal
areas.
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Exacerbated (verb) = to make a problem, bad

situation, or negative feeling worse (बििाड़ना)
Synonyms: worsened, intensified
Antonyms: alleviated, mitigated
Sentence: This process is exacerbated by
strengthened environmental forces.
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Inhospitably (adverb) = in a way that is harsh

and difficult to live in (असहायक रूप से)
Synonyms: unwelcomingly, harshly
Antonyms: hospitably, warmly
Sentence: Species were unable to escape the
swift onset of inhospitably cold water.
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Fatalities (noun) = deaths resulting from an

accident or disaster (मत्प्ृ यु)
Synonyms: deaths, casualties
Antonyms: survivals, rescues
Sentence: This indicates a grim reality: leading
to mass fatalities.
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Overarching (adjective) = comprehensive or all-

embracing (सवोपरर)
Synonyms: overall, comprehensive
Antonyms: narrow, limited
Sentence: The overarching trend may point to
global warming.
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Reiterate (verb) = to say something again or a

number of times, typically for emphasis or
clarity (दोहराना)
Synonyms: repeat, reaffirm
Antonyms: retract, rescind
Sentence: This study not only adds a crucial
piece to the puzzle but also reiterates the
urgency of addressing the root causes of climate
change.
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Idioms & Phrases

✓ A stark deviation - A significant or clear departure
from the norm.
✓ Clarion call - A strongly expressed demand or
request for action.
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Phrasal Verbs (Verb + Preposition)
✓ Venture into - To proceed, especially in the face of
risks.
✓ Grapples with - Struggles hard to deal with a
problem.
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As the world grapples with the escalating effects of climate
change, a surprising and deadly phenomenon has emerged:
marine coldwaves, as highlighted in a recent study published in
Nature Climate Change. These events, occurring with increasing
frequency and intensity, underscore a stark deviation from the
typically discussed global warming narrative. March 2021
witnessed a devastating marine coldwave along South Africa's
southeast coast, claiming the lives of hundreds of marine
animals, including vulnerable manta rays and robust migratory
bull sharks. This unexpected drop in ocean temperature,
precipitated by wind and ocean current patterns, plummeted
surface water temperatures by over 10ºC in just a day or two.
Such events, while cooling local marine environments, pose
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severe threats to marine biodiversity, which are adapted to
stable and predictable temperature ranges. Climate change,
ironically, while generally warming the planet, also enhances the
strength of winds and currents that drive these chilling
phenomena. Upwelling, a process where deeper, colder water
rises to the surface, typically occurs in coastal areas and is
exacerbated by these strengthened environmental forces. This
has been notably observed on the coasts of South Africa and
Australia, where the frequency of upwelling events has increased
over the past four decades. The 2021 coldwave was particularly
lethal, illustrating the brutal impact of such rapid temperature
changes on marine life. Notably, even species known for their
resilience and mobility, like bull sharks, were unable to escape
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the swift onset of inhospitably cold water. This indicates a grim
reality: as these events grow more severe, the ability of marine
species to adapt or escape diminishes, leading to mass fatalities.
This phenomenon is a clarion call to recognize and prepare for
the unexpected ways in which climate change impacts our
planet. The increase in marine coldwaves is a reminder that
climate change's effects are complex and multifaceted. While the
overarching trend may point to global warming, regional and
local deviations can lead to catastrophic outcomes for
biodiversity. As we continue to push the boundaries of our
understanding of climate dynamics, the importance of reducing
greenhouse gas emissions and investing in comprehensive
climate research cannot be overstated. It is imperative that we
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deepen our understanding of these phenomena to mitigate future
impacts and safeguard marine ecosystems, particularly as more
species venture into new habitats, driven by broader climatic
shifts. This study not only adds a crucial piece to the puzzle of
climate science but also reiterates the urgency of addressing the
root causes of climate change.
Missing medical colleges(Editorial-1) Question

What is the predominant tone used by the writer in

the passage discussing marine coldwaves and their
impact due to climate change?

A) Detached
B) Urgent
C) Neutral
D) Skeptical
E) Reflective
Missing medical colleges(Editorial-1) Question

What is the predominant tone used by the writer in

the passage discussing marine coldwaves and their
impact due to climate change?

A) Detached
B) Urgent
C) Neutral
D) Skeptical
E) Reflective
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