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Common goals: On India and a five-nation tour

Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visits reflect (दर्शाना) India’s efforts to engage with (जुड़ना, संबंध स्थापित करना) others of the Global South

On his way to Brazil to attend the ongoing (चल रहा, जारी) BRICS summit (शिखर सम्मेलन), Prime Minister Narendra Modi has made back-to-back (लगातार, एक के बाद एक) bilateral visits to Ghana, Trinidad and Tobago, and Argentina. Each stop was with a view (दृष्टिकोण, राय) to enhancing bilateral (द्विपक्षीय) cooperation in fields (क्षेत्र, कार्यक्षेत्र) which included some common themes (concept, idea, concern) on pharmaceuticals (औषधीय, दवा संबंधी) and vaccines (टीका, रोग प्रतिरोधक दवा), digital technology, food security (खाद्य सुरक्षा) and critical minerals (महत्वपूर्ण खनिज). In Accra, India-Ghana ties (संबंध, रिश्ते) were upgraded to a comprehensive (व्यापक, विस्तृत) partnership, with discussions on helping Ghana become a “vaccine hub” for West Africa. In the Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago, there was a major MoU on “Indian pharmacopeia”, to improve access to quality and affordable (inexpensive, economical, moderate, reasonable) generic ((in medicine) unbranded, untrademarked, non-proprietary) medicines from India. In Buenos Aires, President Javier Milei agreed to enhance (बढ़ाना, सुधारना) cooperation on critical minerals as well as Argentina’s vast (huge, substantial, massive) reserves of shale gas (natural gas which is trapped underground in a fine-grained sedimentary rock (shale)) and oil, while India pitched (to talk in a way while attempting to convince someone to buy or accept something) its pharma to Argentina. The three stops were in countries of the “developing world” or the Global South (the poor developing countries (of Asia, Africa, South America, amongst others)), and the onward ((of a journey) continuing or moving forward) journey to Brazil, and then to Namibia, also highlight (underscore, emphasize, underline, stress, call/draw attention to) India’s commitment (dedication, engagement, obligation, responsibility, onus, liability, accountability) to building alternative economic mechanisms (method, system, process, procedure, technique) to the “developed world” or Global North. India’s offer of cooperation for low-cost solutions to global challenges includes the promotion (advancement, furtherance, development, recommendation, advocacy, endorsement) of India-led international organisations such as the Coalition for Disaster Resilient Infrastructure (CDRI) (it is the major global initiative launched by the Government of India and it is dedicated to enhancing the resilience of infrastructure systems to climate and disaster risks. It includes national governments, international organizations, and private sector. Members benefit from access to global expertise, funding, technical support, research opportunities, innovative solutions, and international best practices) to these countries. Mr. Modi also made his signature (distinctively associated/connected with someone or something) pitch to the Indian diaspora (the people who spread/scatter from their own country to places across the world. Indian diaspora constitutes NRIs (Non-resident Indians) and PIOs (Persons of Indian origins)) — his speech in the Port of Spain, where Indian labour was brought by British colonial ventures (project, undertaking, endeavour, task, activity) since 1845, is one to note (take notice of, consider, bear in mind, pay attention to). Referring to the Indian ancestry (descent, origin, succession, parentage, lineage, heredity) of President Christine Carla Kangaloo and Prime Minister Kamla Persad-Bissessar, Mr. Modi said that the 35 million Indian diaspora worldwide were India’s “pride”.

It is also impossible to escape the deep connections between India and the five nations in terms of (with regard to; concerning, regarding; in connection with) political history. Each country shares a bond — colonies that suffered under British, Spanish, Portuguese and German forces — and why some of them joined the Non-Aligned Movement (the NAM was set up (in 1961) after the World War 2 with an aim to “create an independent path in world politics that would not result in member States becoming pawns in the struggles between the major power blocs (Western/Capitalist bloc aligned with the USA or Eastern/Soviet bloc aligned with the former Soviet Union)). They have all, at various points, committed to building South-South cooperation (South-South cooperation is a manifestation (display) of solidarity among peoples and countries of the Global South that contributes to their national well-being, their national and collective self-reliance and the attainment of internationally agreed development goals, including the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development), and India and Brazil’s role in founding (start, begin, initiate, establish, set up) the BRIC (The BRIC grouping was initially formed in 2006 with the aim of coordinating economic and political efforts among Brazil, Russia, India, and China. The acronym “BRIC” refers to the initial group of countries (Brazil, Russia, India, and China) that formed the economic bloc before South Africa joined in 2010, changing the name to BRICS) mechanism, along with Russia and China, and IBSA (a unique Forum which brings together India, Brazil and South Africa, three large democracies and major economies from three different continents, facing similar challenges. All three countries are developing, pluralistic, multi-cultural, multi-ethnic, multi-lingual and multi-religious nations) with South Africa, was an outcome (end result, conclusion, consequence, aftermath), strongly pitching the interests (common concerns (in politics/business)) of the Global South. None of the countries on the tour can be called “anti-West (against the Western world)”, and New Delhi has had some differences (disagreement, difference of opinion, misunderstanding, dispute, quarrel, wrangle) with them over specific conflicts (war, warfare, armed conflict, military action, armed clash) (Ukraine and Gaza). The motivating force behind the ties, however, and consequently (accordingly, as a result of, in view of, therefore, on this/that account, because of this/that) Mr. Modi’s nine-day itinerary (a planned journey/route, way, path), is more about a common desire to look beyond (to look forward to a time in the future after some situation) the present global order to one that is more equal, representative, and sensitive to the needs of developing and under-developed nations.

Courtesy: The Hindu

Important Word List With Meaning

1.reflect (verb)

Hindi Meaning - दर्शाना
English Meaning - indicate, show, display, demonstrate, reveal, disclose, be evidence of.

2.engage with (verb)

Hindi Meaning - जुड़ना, संबंध स्थापित करना
English Meaning - to establish a meaningful relationship with someone; to become involved in or participate in something.

3.ongoing (adjective)

Hindi Meaning - चल रहा, जारी
English Meaning - current, existing, continuing.

4.summit (noun)

Hindi Meaning - शिखर सम्मेलन
English Meaning - meeting, conference, conclave (international meeting/conference of heads of state/government).

5.back-to-back (adjective)

Hindi Meaning - लगातार, एक के बाद एक
English Meaning - consecutive, successive, continuous.

6.bilateral (adjective)

Hindi Meaning - द्विपक्षीय
English Meaning - involving two groups or countries.

7.view (noun)

Hindi Meaning - दृष्टिकोण, राय
English Meaning - point of view, viewpoint, idea, opinion, thinking.

8.enhance (verb)

Hindi Meaning - बढ़ाना, सुधारना
English Meaning - increase, improve, upgrade, augment, strengthen.

9.field (noun)

Hindi Meaning - क्षेत्र, कार्यक्षेत्र
English Meaning - arena, domain, realm, sphere, territory, area; an area/field of activity.

10.pharmaceutical (adjective)

Hindi Meaning - औषधीय, दवा संबंधी
English Meaning - relating to the aspects like preparation, dispensing, and effective utilization of medicinal drugs.

11.vaccine (noun)

Hindi Meaning - टीका, रोग प्रतिरोधक दवा
English Meaning - a biological preparation that improves immunity to a particular disease.

12.food security (noun)

Hindi Meaning - खाद्य सुरक्षा
English Meaning - food security is a situation that exists when all people, at all times, have physical, social and economic access to sufficient, safe and nutritious food that meets their dietary needs and food preferences for an active and healthy life.

13.critical minerals (noun)

Hindi Meaning - महत्वपूर्ण खनिज
English Meaning - critical minerals are non-fuel minerals or mineral materials essential to the economic or national security of a country and which have a supply chain vulnerable to disruption. Critical minerals are also characterized as serving an essential function in the manufacturing of a product, the absence of which would have significant consequences for the economy or national security. Examples of critical minerals include lithium, cobalt, nickel, copper, rare earth elements, graphite, and certain platinum group metals (PGMs).

14.ties (noun)

Hindi Meaning - संबंध, रिश्ते
English Meaning - association, relationship, bond, connection.

15.comprehensive (adjective)

Hindi Meaning - व्यापक, विस्तृत
English Meaning - complete, thorough, extensive, wide-ranging, all-embracing, in-depth, widespread, sweeping, far-reaching.

16.The Global South (noun)

English Meaning - the poor developing countries (of Asia, Africa, South America, amongst others).

17.The Global North (noun)

English Meaning - the economically developed countries (of Europe, North America, Australia, amongst others).

18.BRICS countries (plural noun)

English Meaning - the acronym coined to associate five major emerging national economies: Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa. The BRICS members are known for their significant influence on regional affairs. On 1 January 2024, BRICS admitted four new members: Egypt, Ethiopia, Iran and the United Arab Emirates. Saudi Arabia has joined Brics, the alliance of major developing countries, along with four other nations.

19.theme (noun)

English Meaning - concept, idea, concern.

20.hub (noun)

English Meaning - centre of activity/region/network; focal point.

21.memorandum of understanding (MoU) (noun)

English Meaning - a formal (written) agreement between two (bilateral) or more (multilateral) parties outlined in a formal document.

22.pharmacopoeia (noun)

English Meaning - drug book (published by a government); it is an official collection of approved pharmaceutical standards. In addressing anyone who produces, distributes or controls medicinal products it comprises requirements on the quality of medicinal products and of the substances used to manufacture them.

23.affordable (adjective)

English Meaning - inexpensive, economical, moderate, reasonable.

24.generic (adjective)

English Meaning - (in medicine) unbranded, untrademarked, non-proprietary.

25.vast (adjective)

English Meaning - huge, substantial, massive.

26.reserves (noun)

English Meaning - stock, reservoir.

27.shale gas (noun)

English Meaning - natural gas which is trapped underground in a fine-grained sedimentary rock (shale).

28.pitch (verb)

English Meaning - to talk in a way while attempting to convince someone to buy or accept something.

29.onward (adjective)

English Meaning - (of a journey) continuing or moving forward.

30.highlight (verb)

English Meaning - underscore, emphasize, underline, stress, call/draw attention to.

31.commitment (noun)

English Meaning - dedication, engagement, obligation, responsibility, onus, liability, accountability.

32.mechanism (noun)

English Meaning - method, system, process, procedure, technique.

33.promotion (noun)

English Meaning - advancement, furtherance, development, recommendation, advocacy, endorsement.

34.Coalition for Disaster Resilient Infrastructure (CDRI) (noun)

English Meaning - it is the major global initiative launched by the Government of India and it is dedicated to enhancing the resilience of infrastructure systems to climate and disaster risks. It includes national governments, international organizations, and private sector. Members benefit from access to global expertise, funding, technical support, research opportunities, innovative solutions, and international best practices.

35.signature (adjective)

English Meaning - distinctively associated/connected with someone or something.

36.pitch (noun)

English Meaning - a way of talking when attempting to convince someone to buy or accept something.

37.diaspora (noun)

English Meaning - the people who spread/scatter from their own country to places across the world. Indian diaspora constitutes NRIs (Non-resident Indians) and PIOs (Persons of Indian origins).

38.venture (noun)

English Meaning - project, undertaking, endeavour, task, activity.

39.note (verb)

English Meaning - take notice of, consider, bear in mind, pay attention to.

40.ancestry (noun)

English Meaning - descent, origin, succession, parentage, lineage, heredity.

41.in terms of (phrase)

English Meaning - with regard to; concerning, regarding; in connection with.

42.Non-Aligned Movement (NAM) (noun)

English Meaning - the NAM was set up (in 1961) after the World War 2 with an aim to “create an independent path in world politics that would not result in member States becoming pawns in the struggles between the major power blocs (Western/Capitalist bloc aligned with the USA or Eastern/Soviet bloc aligned with the former Soviet Union).

43.South-South Cooperation (noun)

English Meaning - South-South cooperation is a manifestation (display) of solidarity among peoples and countries of the Global South that contributes to their national well-being, their national and collective self-reliance and the attainment of internationally agreed development goals, including the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development.

44.found (verb)

English Meaning - start, begin, initiate, establish, set up.

45.BRIC (noun)

English Meaning - The BRIC grouping was initially formed in 2006 with the aim of coordinating economic and political efforts among Brazil, Russia, India, and China. The acronym “BRIC” refers to the initial group of countries (Brazil, Russia, India, and China) that formed the economic bloc before South Africa joined in 2010, changing the name to BRICS.

46.IBSA (noun)

English Meaning - a unique Forum which brings together India, Brazil and South Africa, three large democracies and major economies from three different continents, facing similar challenges. All three countries are developing, pluralistic, multi-cultural, multi-ethnic, multi-lingual and multi-religious nations.

47.outcome (noun)

English Meaning - end result, conclusion, consequence, aftermath.

48.interest (noun)

English Meaning - common concerns (in politics/business).

49.anti-West (adjective)

English Meaning - against the Western world.

50.the West (noun)

English Meaning - The Western world/civilization consisting of the majority of Europe & the North America.

51.difference (noun)

English Meaning - disagreement, difference of opinion, misunderstanding, dispute, quarrel, wrangle.

52.conflict (noun)

English Meaning - war, warfare, armed conflict, military action, armed clash.

53.consequently (adverb)

English Meaning - accordingly, as a result of, in view of, therefore, on this/that account, because of this/that.

54.itinerary (noun)

English Meaning - a planned journey/route, way, path.

55.look beyond (phrase)

English Meaning - to look forward to a time in the future after some situation.

56.world/international/global order (noun)

English Meaning - the arrangement of power and authority that provides the system for the conduct of diplomacy and world politics in relation to the entire world.