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Daily “The Hindu” Vocab & Editorial 27 Dec 2025 

Daily “The Hindu” Vocab & Editorial 27 Dec 2025 is a valuable resource for SSC and Railway exam aspirants. It focuses on important vocabulary, common grammar patterns, and clear explanation of editorial ideas that frequently appear in competitive exams. 

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Daily “The Hindu” Vocab 27 Dec 2025 

1. Scourge

Part of Speech: Noun
Hindi Meaning: अभिशाप / सामाजिक बुराई
Meaning: A person, thing, or practice that causes great suffering or harm to society
Synonyms: Curse, menace, plague, bane
Antonyms: Blessing, boon
Example: Child marriage is a social scourge in many regions.

2. Sustainable

Part of Speech: Adjective
Hindi Meaning: टिकाऊ / सतत
Meaning: Able to continue for a long time without harming resources or society
Synonyms: Long-lasting, viable, enduring
Antonyms: Temporary, unsustainable
Example: Sustainable development protects future generations.

3. Comprehensive

Part of Speech: Adjective
Hindi Meaning: व्यापक / संपूर्ण
Meaning: Covering all aspects or details of a subject
Synonyms: Thorough, complete, extensive
Antonyms: Partial, limited
Example: The government launched a comprehensive policy.

4. Strides

Part of Speech: Noun
Hindi Meaning: प्रगति / बड़ी उपलब्धि
Meaning: Major progress or improvement
Synonyms: Advances, gains, progress
Antonyms: Decline, setback
Example: India has made strides in education reform.

5. Uneven

Part of Speech: Adjective
Hindi Meaning: असमान / असंतुलित
Meaning: Not equal or uniform in development or distribution
Synonyms: Irregular, inconsistent
Antonyms: Balanced, uniform
Example: Growth remains uneven across States.

6. Quintile

Part of Speech: Noun
Hindi Meaning: पाँच बराबर भागों में से एक
Meaning: One-fifth part of a population used in statistics
Synonyms: Income group, statistical division
Example: The poorest quintile faces higher risks.

7. Alleviation

Part of Speech: Noun
Hindi Meaning: राहत देना / कमी करना
Meaning: Reduction of pain, suffering, or problems
Synonyms: Relief, mitigation, reduction
Antonyms: Worsening, aggravation
Example: Education helps in poverty alleviation.

8. Infrequent

Part of Speech: Adjective
Hindi Meaning: दुर्लभ / कम होने वाला
Meaning: Not happening often
Synonyms: Rare, occasional
Antonyms: Frequent, regular
Example: Law enforcement remains infrequent.

9. Demographics

Part of Speech: Noun
Hindi Meaning: जनसांख्यिकी विवरण
Meaning: Statistical data related to population characteristics
Synonyms: Population data, statistics
Example: Policies differ across demographics.

10. Menace

Part of Speech: Noun
Hindi Meaning: खतरा
Meaning: A serious threat or danger
Synonyms: Threat, danger
Antonyms: Safety, protection
Example: Drug abuse is a growing menace.

11. Detrimental

Part of Speech: Adjective
Hindi Meaning: हानिकारक
Meaning: Causing harm or damage
Synonyms: Harmful, damaging
Antonyms: Beneficial, helpful
Example: Smoking is detrimental to health.

12. Impediment

Part of Speech: Noun
Hindi Meaning: बाधा
Meaning: Something that delays or blocks progress
Synonyms: Obstacle, hindrance
Antonyms: Aid, assistance
Example: Poverty is an impediment to education.

13. Distinction

Part of Speech: Noun
Hindi Meaning: सम्मान / विशेष पहचान
Meaning: Special honor or clear difference
Synonyms: Honor, recognition
Antonyms: Disgrace
Example: She passed the exam with distinction.

14. Dubious

Part of Speech: Adjective
Hindi Meaning: संदिग्ध
Meaning: Doubtful or uncertain
Synonyms: Questionable, suspicious
Antonyms: Certain, sure
Example: His explanation sounded dubious.

15. Abetting

Part of Speech: Verb
Hindi Meaning: उकसाना / सहायता देना
Meaning: Helping or encouraging someone to do a wrong act
Synonyms: Encouraging, assisting
Example: He was accused of abetting the crime.

PARA JUMBLE (Sentence Arrangement)

Q1. Arrange the sentences in the correct order:

A. Child marriage rates have declined over the years.
B. India aims to eliminate child marriage by 2030.
C. However, progress remains uneven across States.
D. The government launched awareness campaigns.

Correct Order: B → D → A → C

ERROR SPOTTING

Q2. Find the error:

It is a fact / that child marriages has been / consistently dropping / according to NFHS data.

A. It is a fact
B. that child marriages has been
C. consistently dropping
D. according to NFHS data

Answer: B
Explanation: Subject is plural → have been

Q3. Find the error:

The progress / varies and uneven / across States and / socio-economic demographics.

A. The progress
B. varies and uneven
C. across States and
D. socio-economic demographics

Answer: B
Correction: varies and is uneven

ONE WORD SUBSTITUTION

Q4. A shady fertile place in a desert

A. Garden
B. Orchard
C. Oasis
D. Motel

Answer: C – Oasis

Q5. Soil deposited by flowing water

A. Clay
B. Humus
C. Loam
D. Alluvium

Answer: D – Alluvium

Q6. A person who always finds faults in others

A. Crone
B. Cynic
C. Cupid
D. Kleptomaniac

Answer: B – Cynic

Q7. Substance used to kill insects and small animals

A. Vermicide
B. Fungicide
C. Infanticide
D. Pesticide

Answer: D – Pesticide

IDIOMS & PHRASES

Q8. Miles to go

Meaning: Much effort is still required
Hindi: अभी बहुत काम बाकी है

Q9. Ground reality

Meaning: Actual situation
Hindi: वास्तविक स्थिति

Q10. Not far behind

Meaning: Close in position or level
Hindi: थोड़ा ही पीछे होना

PHRASAL VERBS

Q11. The storm wiped out the village.

Wiped out means:
A. damaged slightly
B. destroyed completely
C. displaced temporarily
D. frightened people

Answer: B

Q12. She lashed out after the insult.

Lashed out means:
A. reacted angrily
B. withdrew
C. apologised
D. complained

Answer: A

Q13. The truth dawned on him.

Dawned on means:
A. shocked
B. became clear suddenly
C. frightened
D. disappointed

Answer: B

Q14. He tried to weasel out of his promise.

Weasel out of means:
A. defend strongly
B. complete reluctantly
C. explain honestly
D. avoid cleverly

Answer: D

SENTENCE IMPROVEMENT

Q15.

The Union government recently marked the first anniversary with a 100-days awareness campaign.

Incorrect → 100-days
Correct → 100-day awareness campaign

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Daily “The Hindu” Editorial 27 Dec 2025 

Social Scourge: On India and Child Marriages

India has committed to ending child marriage by 2030 under the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). While the country has made comprehensive strides, there are still miles to go to achieve this target. The Union government recently marked the first anniversary of its Bal Vivah Mukt Bharat Abhiyan with a 100-day awareness campaign aimed at making India free from child marriage.

According to data from the National Family Health Survey (NFHS), child marriage rates have consistently declined from 47.4% in 2005–06 to 23.3% in 2019–21. However, in a diverse country with a population of over 146 crore, the ground reality is that progress is uneven across States and socio-economic demographics.

States such as West Bengal, Bihar, and Tripura report the highest child marriage rates among women aged 18 to 29 years. Other States including Jharkhand, Andhra Pradesh, Assam, Telangana, Madhya Pradesh, and Rajasthan are not far behind. The data also shows a strong link between child marriage, poverty, and lack of education.

Girls from the lowest quintile of household wealth are far more likely to be married before adulthood compared to those from the highest quintile. Similarly, girls with no education face much higher risks of early marriage. Although the Prevention of Child Marriage Act, 2006 exists to curb this practice, its application remains infrequent, with low conviction rates, highlighting gaps in enforcement.

COMPREHENSION QUESTIONS (As per PDF)

Q1. What is the primary purpose of the passage?

A. To criticise the Indian government’s failure
B. To highlight progress and challenges in eliminating child marriage
C. To compare child marriage rates among States
D. To argue that poverty alone causes child marriage

Answer: B

Q2. According to the passage, India aims to end child marriage by 2030 under:

A. National Crime Records Bureau guidelines
B. UNICEF framework
C. UN’s Sustainable Development Goals
D. Bal Vivah Mukt Bharat Act

Answer: C

Q3. What does the phrase “miles to go” most nearly imply?

A. The target has been achieved
B. Progress has completely stopped
C. Considerable effort is still required
D. The goal is unrealistic

Answer: C

Q4. NFHS data indicates that child marriage rates have:

A. Increased slightly
B. Declined sharply over time
C. Remained unchanged
D. Become unreliable

Answer: B

Q5. Which of the following best highlights inequality in child marriage rates?

A. Difference between States
B. Difference between laws and practice
C. Difference between awareness campaigns
D. Difference between wealth and education levels

Answer: D