Daily "The Hindu" Vocab & Editorial 6 February 2026 | English Notes for SSC

Daily “The Hindu” Vocab & Editorial 6 February 2026 helps SSC aspirants strengthen their English by learning important vocabulary, idioms, and grammar concepts taken directly from The Hindu editorials. 

This session focuses on exam-relevant words, one-word substitutions, and phrasal verbs, along with their correct usage. It also includes an easy-to-understand reading comprehension based on the Union Budget 2026, especially healthcare spending, making it useful for both English preparation and current affairs awareness.

Daily "The Hindu" Vocab & Editorial 6 February 2026

Below sections focus on critical English language concepts for competitive examinations, using insights from The Hindu editorials. It comprehensively reviews essential vocabulary, idiomatic expressions, and one-word substitutions. It also explores important grammar rules and analyzes a reading comprehension passage based on the 2026 budget’s healthcare spending, providing a strong foundation for SSC GD, SSC CGL, CHSL, RRB Group D, NTPC, ALP, and other exams.

The Hindu Editorial Topics

This section discusses two key editorial paragraphs from "The Hindu" related to the 2026-27 budget.

Pictorial Vocabulary Quiz

This section covers essential vocabulary words.

1. Alliance: A union, coalition, or partnership (गठबंधन).

2. Rebuke: To withdraw or cancel a previously passed rule.

3. Relatively: Comparatively (तुलनात्मक रूप से). This contrasts with Alternatively, which means as a different option (वैकल्पिक रूप से).

4. Revival: A restoration or comeback. Related term: Retribution, which means deserved punishment.

5. Consensus: An agreement between parties.

6. Semblance: An outward appearance or pretense, often used when copying someone. Also referred to as pretense.

7. Imposition: The act of forcing something on someone (थोपना).

8. Sporadic: Irregular; not constant or continuous.

9. Discontent: A feeling of dissatisfaction (असंतोष).

10. Reconciliation: The restoration of friendly relations; achieving harmony after a conflict.

11. Lobbed: To be controlled or persuaded by others (persuaded).

Also Read:

• SSC Monthly Current Affairs
• SSC Weekly Current Affairs

Idioms and Phrases

Here are common idioms and their meanings:

1. A test of your own medicine: To experience the same unpleasant treatment that one has inflicted on others.

2. Down the tubes: To fail.

3. A sacred cow: A person or thing regarded as immune from criticism.

4. Vent your spleen: To express or release anger and frustration.

5. Hang about: To wait or spend time idly in a place; to loiter.

One-Word Substitution

This section focuses on replacing phrases with single words.

1. To teach a person to accept a set of beliefs uncritically: Indoctrinate.

2. To secure a boat by attaching it to an anchor: Moor.

3. To trip or momentarily lose one's balance; to almost fall: Stumble.

4. One who changes sides or loyalties frequently: Fickle.

Core Vocabulary from the Editorial

Here is a detailed look at key vocabulary words extracted from the editorial content:

1. Fronted (Verb/Adjective)

• Definition: To lead, introduce, or present something publicly.

• Synonyms: Led, headed.

• Antonyms: Followed, concealed.

• Example: The Finance Minister fronted several new health initiatives.

2. State-of-the-art (Adjective)

• Definition: Using the most modern and advanced technology.

• Synonyms: Advanced, cutting-edge.

• Antonyms: Outdated, primitive.

• Example: The state-of-the-art trial infrastructure will be created.

3. Accredited (Adjective)

• Definition: Officially approved or recognized as meeting certain standards.

• Synonyms: Authorized, certified.

• Antonyms: Unapproved, unofficial.

• Example: The country will have 1,000 accredited trial sites.

4. Languishing (Verb/Adjective)

• Definition: Remaining weak, neglected, or undeveloped.

• Synonyms: Declining, stagnating.

• Antonyms: Flourishing, thriving.

• Example: Research and development had long been languishing in India.

5. Greying Nation (Noun Phrase)

• Definition: A country with a rapidly aging population.

• Synonyms: Aging society.

• Antonyms: Young nation.

• Example: India is moving towards becoming a greying nation.

6. Component (Noun)

• Definition: A part or element of a larger whole.

• Synonyms: Element, part.

• Antonyms: Whole, entirety.

• Example: Health is a major component of the national budget.

7. Allied (Adjective)

• Definition: Connected or related in function; providing support.

• Synonyms: Associated, related.

• Antonyms: Unrelated, independent.

• Example: Allied health professionals support primary health care.

8. On its way (Phrasal Expression)

• Definition: In the process of becoming something; progressing towards a certain state.

• Synonyms: Progressing towards, heading to.

• Antonyms: Moving away from, regressing.

• Example: India is on its way to becoming an aging nation.

9. Cope with (Phrasal Verb)

• Definition: To deal successfully with a difficult situation.

• Synonyms: Manage, handle.

• Antonyms: Give up, fail.

• Example: The system must cope with rising elderly health care needs. (Remember to always use "cope with" and avoid the incorrect "cope up with.")

10. Milestone (Noun)

• Definition: An important stage or turning point in development; a significant achievement.

• Synonyms: Landmark, breakthrough.

• Antonyms: Setback, failure.

• Example: The reform was expected to be a milestone in health care spending.

Grammar and Vocabulary Application

Phrasal Verbs

• Hinged upon: To depend on something.

• Played off: To manipulate people to turn them against each other.

• Stonewalled: To refuse to answer or cooperate.

• Branch out: To expand a business's activities into new areas.

Spotting Errors

1. Error: "…over the previous year revised estimates."

• Correction: "…over the previous year's revised estimates."

• Rule: A possessive apostrophe ('s) is required to show the revised estimates belong to the previous year.

2. Sentence: "No doubt, this will take care of an angle that has long been languishing in India: research and development (R&D)."

• Analysis: This sentence is grammatically correct. No error.

Antonym & Spelling

• Antonym for Scurrilous: Decent.

• Correct Spelling: Thrashing.

Reading Comprehension: Budget 2026 and Healthcare Spending

Passage Summary

The 2026 budget's healthcare allocations present a "mixed bag," falling short as a milestone in GDP percentage despite aggressive moves. Total allocation, over ₹1.05 lakh crore (10% increase), is only 1.9% of government expenditure and 0.6% of GDP. The BioPharma-Shakti scheme, fronted by the Finance Minister with ₹10,000 crore, aims to make India a biologics manufacturing hub. Infrastructure plans include state-of-the-art clinical trial networks and 1,000 accredited sites to boost languishing R&D. To address India becoming a "greying nation," 100,000 allied health professionals and 150,000 care workers will be trained. New NIPERs and NIMHANS campuses are also planned.

Comprehension Questions & Answers

1. What does the phrase "mixed bag" suggest about the healthcare budget?

• It contains both positive and negative aspects.

2. The health budget 2026 is approximately what percentage of the GDP?

• 0.6%.

3. Which scheme received one of the highest single budgetary allocations?

• The BioPharma-Shakti scheme.

4. What is the primary objective of the BioPharma-Shakti scheme?

• To transform India into a manufacturing hub for biologics.

5. The government's plan to train 1.5 lakh care workers is mainly linked to what?

• The needs of the increasing elderly population.