Fixing the service recruiting more ias officers is necessary as is a real merit system and trimming of government

The Times of India

Fixing the service  recruiting more ias officers is necessary  as is a real merit system and trimming of government
29,Mar,2022

15 words from this day's editorials with Hindi meaning

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Savvy (adjective)

Shrewd and knowledgeable; having common sense and good judgement. व्यावहारिक ज्ञान रखना

Synonyms: Shrewd, Canny, Sharp-witted, Astute

Antonyms: Naïve, Unintelligent

Example: Many of us pride ourselves on being savvy enough to spot a fake.

Grim (adjective)

Depressing or worrying to consider. निर्दय सख़्त

Synonyms: Dreadful, Dire, Ghastly, Horrible

Antonyms: Pleasing, Comforting

Example: The war was a grim reminder of the inhumanity of man to man.

Transgression (noun)

An act that goes beyond the limits of what is morally or legally acceptable. अपराध

Synonyms: Offence, Sin, Wrongdoing, Felony

Antonyms: Good deed, Benefaction

Example: She was unable to forgive his latest transgression.

Usher (verb)

Show or guide (someone) somewhere. रास्ता दिखाना

Synonyms: Escort, Accompany, Lead the way, Guide, Convoy

Antonyms: Neglect, Ignore, Disregard

Example: The secretary ushered me into his office.

Luminary (noun)

A person who inspires or influences others, especially one prominent in a particular sphere. दिग्गज

Synonyms: Inspiration, Leading light, Master

Example: The retreat is a weekend of tutorials from leading business luminaries on entrepreneurship.

Lucrative (adjective)

Producing a great deal of profit. लाभदायक

Synonyms: Gainful, Profitable, Money-making

Antonyms: Unfavourable, Disadvantageous

Example: There was more money in the game thanks to lucrative television contracts.

Beholden (adjective)

Owing thanks or having a duty to someone in return for help or a service. आभारी कृतज्ञ

Synonyms: Indebted, Obliged, Grateful, Bound, Thankful

Antonyms: Ungrateful, Unobligated, Unthankful

Example: She didn't like to be beholden to anyone.

Untoward (adjective)

Unexpected and inappropriate or inconvenient. अप्रत्याशित

Synonyms: Unpredicted, Unforeseen, Unanticipated

Antonyms: Fitting, Appropriate

Example: Any untoward effects appear first in this sensitive age group.

Glare (noun)

A fierce or angry stare. क्रुद्ध दृष्टि

Synonyms: Scowl, Glower, Frown

Antonyms: Grin, Beam

Example: ‘Both sides were throwing glares and looks of contempt.

Convulsion (noun)

A sudden important change that happens to a country or an organization. खलबली

Synonyms: Upheaval, Turbulence, Disruption, Chaos, Disorder

Antonyms: Harmony, Peace, Calmness

Example: Political convulsions threatening the stability of new democracies.

Upend (verb)

Set or turn (something) on its end or upside down. उलट देना

Synonyms: Overturn, Invert, Reverse

Example: He had upended the bottle when he slammed the door.

Robust (adjective)

Strong and healthy. मजबूत

Synonyms: Sturdy, Vigorous, Powerful, Tough

Antonyms: Weak, Frail, Infirm, Delicate

Example: She is a pleasantly robust woman of modest means, patriotic in convictions, guileless in manner.

Volatile (adjective)

Liable to change rapidly and unpredictably, especially for the w. अस्थिर

Synonyms: Strained, Full of upheavals, Eruptive

Antonyms: Constant, Stable

Example: The political situation was becoming more volatile.

Swamp (verb)

To make somebody have more of something than they can deal with. भरा होना

Synonyms: Overwhelm, Inundate, Deluge, Overload

Antonyms: Drain, Deplete

Example: The country was swamped with goods from abroad.

Silver-lining (noun)

An advantage that comes from a difficult or unpleasant situation. आशा की किरण

Synonyms: Positive side, Rosy outlook, Bright side

Example: When things look black, there's always a silver lining.

The editorial

Source: The Times of India · 29 Mar 2022

Data presented by a parliamentary standing committee show that vacancies in the IAS, earlier only thought to be at the central government level, are affecting state governments too. GoI had mooted an amendment to service rules to ensure more officers are available for central deputation by making states’ consent immaterial, triggering stiff pushback from opposition-governed states. GoI was unhappy that though the number of IAS officers had increased from a decade ago, officers on the central deputation reserve had reduced by 27%. Now the parliamentary committee has revealed that over 1,500 sanctioned IAS officer posts (22%) at the state level lie vacant with some states reporting greater gaps than others.

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1. Synonym of Swamp

2. Antonym of Glare

3. Synonym of Volatile

4. Synonym of Silver-lining

5. Synonym of Untoward

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