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Source: The Hindu · 3 May 2026The Union Finance Ministry has warned that States with revenue deficits and high debt burdens will find it harder to deal with fiscal shocks, including from the West Asia crisis, forcing them to either reprioritise expenditure away from productive areas, or approach the Centre for more funds at a time when it is trying to consolidate its own finances.
In its Monthly Economic Review for April, the Department of Economic Affairs in the Ministry said nine of the 18 large States analysed were in revenue deficit as per their own projections for 2026-27. Seven are projected to be revenue surplus, while one is in revenue balance.
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Surrender (verb/noun)
To give up control, power, possession, or resistance to someone or something. आत्मसमर्पण करना
Synonyms: Yield, Submit, Relinquish, Concede
Antonyms: Resist, Fight, Defend, Retain
Example: The soldiers decided to surrender after a long battle.
Outspoken (adjective)
Frank and direct in expressing one’s opinions. स्पष्टवादी / मुखर
Synonyms: Frank, Candid, Blunt, Forthright
Antonyms: Reserved, Reticent, Guarded, Evasive
Example: She was outspoken about the need for educational reforms.
Upshot (noun)
The final result or conclusion of a situation. परिणाम / निष्कर्ष
Synonyms: Outcome, Result, Consequence, Conclusion
Antonyms: Cause, Origin, Source, Beginning
Example: The upshot of the meeting was that the project would be delayed.
Excavate (verb)
To dig out and remove earth carefully to find something buried. खोदकर निकालना
Synonyms: Dig, Unearth, Exhume, Extract
Antonyms: Bury, Fill, Cover, Conceal
Example: Archaeologists began to excavate the ancient ruins.
Architecture (noun)
The art and science of designing and constructing buildings or other structures. वास्तुकला / स्थापत्य कला
Synonyms: Design, Construction, Building Design, Architectonics
Antonyms: Destruction, Demolition, Disorganization, Disorder
Example: The architecture of the palace reflects the artistic taste of that period.
Trespass (verb/noun)
To enter someone’s land or property without permission. अनधिकार प्रवेश करना
Synonyms: Intrude, Encroach, Invade, Violate
Antonyms: Leave, Withdraw, Respect, Obey
Example: The guard warned the tourists not to trespass on private property.
Pardon (verb/noun)
To forgive someone for a mistake, offence, or wrongdoing. क्षमा करना
Synonyms: Forgive, Excuse, Absolve, Remit
Antonyms: Punish, Condemn, Blame, Accuse
Example: The governor decided to pardon the prisoner after reviewing the case.
Shelter (noun/verb)
A place that gives protection from danger, bad weather, or difficulty; to protect someone or something. आश्रय देना / शरण
Synonyms: Refuge, Protection, Haven, Sanctuary
Antonyms: Exposure, Danger, Risk, Vulnerability
Example: The villagers took shelter in a school during the storm.
Alliance (noun)
A union or agreement between people, groups, or countries for a common purpose. गठबंधन / संधि
Synonyms: Union, Coalition, Partnership, Association
Antonyms: Opposition, Rivalry, Separation, Disunion
Example: The two countries formed an alliance to strengthen their defence cooperation.
Commerce (noun)
The activity of buying and selling goods and services, especially on a large scale. वाणिज्य / व्यापार
Synonyms: Trade, Business, Exchange, Marketing
Antonyms: Nontrade, Inactivity, Idleness, Stagnation
Example: Commerce between the two countries increased after the new trade agreement.
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1. Synonym of Commerce
2. Antonym of Surrender
3. Synonym of Alliance
4. Antonym of Shelter
5. Synonym of Architecture
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