The Hindu Editorial Analysis : 12th August 2024

The Hindu Editorial Analysis

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Aman continues to proudly represent India and Chhatrasal

After a tough loss in the semifinals, the Indian wrestler, having met the weight requirements, went on to win the bronze medal in the 57kg category by defeating Cruz.

• Man Sehrawat didn’t dwell on his loss. On Thursday evening, he faced former Olympic silver medalist Rei Higuchi in the semifinals but lost quickly. He was down 10-0 in just one round, and the match was ended with Higuchi winning by technical superiority.
• There was no time for feeling sorry for himself. The 21-year-old quickly started his weight loss plan. He needed to lose 1.5 kilos before Friday morning’s weigh-in to be eligible for the bronze medal match. Aman was determined not to take any risks.
• He put on his black sweatsuit and went to the training room. He practiced shadow boxing for an hour and a half, then went to the gym. Three hours later, he weighed himself and saw the number he wanted: 56.80. He hadn’t eaten or drunk anything, but he went to bed feeling relieved.
• “It was within his abilities, though difficult. This is what we do,” said coach Virender Singh.
• Aman only drank something after he finished his weigh-in. By evening, he was ready to go.
• That was tough for his opponent, Darian Toi Cruz from Puerto Rico. He used to be a champion in college in the USA and is skilled. However, the Indian competitor had a strong drive that couldn’t be satisfied by just food.
• Cruz started strong and led 3-2 early on, but Aman was persistent and aggressive. He kept grappling with Cruz, wearing him down. As the match continued, Aman’s speed and energy made a big difference. A close score of 6-5 turned into a decisive 13-5 win for Aman as he repeatedly took Cruz down.
• Aman joins a special group of men who have won Olympic medals in wrestling. This group includes Sushil Kumar, who won medals twice, Yogeshwar Dutt, who won a bronze in 2012, Ravi Dahiya, who won a silver in Tokyo, and Bajrang Punia, who won a bronze.
• All of them have come from a wrestling school that is to Indian wrestling what La Masia is to Spanish football.

Prime Minister visits Kerala, assures all possible assistance for rehabilitation efforts in landslide-hit Wayanad

• Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced on Saturday that the Central Government will extend all necessary assistance for relief and rehabilitation efforts in the landslide-affected regions of Wayanad, Kerala.
• While chairing a review meeting at the Wayanad Collectorate after visiting the affected villages and survivors, Modi emphasized that supporting the victims of the catastrophe was of utmost importance, assuring that funds would not be a constraint. He added that the Central government would stand in solidarity with the Kerala government to assist those who lost everything in the disaster.
• “This disaster in Wayanad is far from ordinary. The dreams of thousands of families have been crushed. I’ve witnessed the situation firsthand. I visited the relief camps and met with the victims who endured this tragedy. I also spoke with the injured patients,” he stated.
• He mentioned that the Union government would make every effort to fulfill all the requests from the State government. He also noted that upon being informed of the landslides, a Minister of State was dispatched to the State to evaluate the severity of the situation. Additionally, teams from the NDRF, Army, and Air Force were deployed for rescue and relief operations.
• “In the morning when the incident took place, I spoke with Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan and assured him of every possible assistance,” he said.
• “He noted that central government agencies were immediately mobilized.”
• “I want to assure the bereaved families that they are not alone. We stand in solidarity with them. Both the State and Union governments will make sure that no work is hindered due to a lack of funds,” the Prime Minister said.
• “Around 47 years ago, I experienced up close a disaster when heavy rains destroyed a dam in Morbi, Gujarat, leading to the flooding of the city of Morbi. Over 2,500 people lost their lives in the catastrophe. I spent about six months there as a volunteer. I understand the gravity of such situations, and I assure you that the country and the Government of India will do everything possible,” Mr. Modi added.
• Modi arrived in Wayanad at around 12:15 p.m. in an IAF helicopter, accompanied by Kerala Governor Arif Muhammad Khan, Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan, and Union Minister of State for Petroleum, Suresh Gopi.
• He spent approximately 50 minutes in the disaster area. The Prime Minister visited the relief camp at St. Joseph’s School in Meppadi around 2:40 p.m., where he interacted with 12 victims, including orphaned students. He also conducted an aerial survey of the regions affected by the landslides, which resulted in 239 fatalities. More than 130 people are still unaccounted for.

In a gun battle with militants in Anantnag, two soldiers were killed and four others were injured

• Two soldiers were killed and four others injured during an ongoing anti-militancy operation in Anantnag, south Kashmir. The operation, which began in the Ahlan Gagaramandu area, involved security forces exchanging gunfire with a group of militants in a forested region. According to a police spokesperson, the encounter is still ongoing.
• Additionally, two civilians were injured in the crossfire, according to officials.
• They reported that the skirmish started when a group of terrorists fired at search parties, which included Army troopers, para commandos, and local police.
• During the subsequent gun battle, six Army personnel and two civilians were injured, according to officials. The wounded soldiers were promptly transported to a nearby hospital, where two of them died shortly after arrival.
• Additional troops were dispatched to the encounter site to establish multiple layers of cordons around the trapped militants.
• Earlier in the day, the police released sketches of four militants seen in the dhoks (mud huts) of Bani, Malhar, and Seojdhar in Kathua district. A spokesperson announced that a reward of ₹5 lakh is being offered for any actionable information leading to the capture or identification of each terrorist.
• In the meantime, J&K Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha has issued an appointment letter to Renu Sharma, the wife of Vijay Kumar, who was killed in the Reasi terror attack this June, on compassionate grounds.
• An official spokesman stated, “The Lt. Governor assured the family of the slain civilian that the J&K administration would provide all possible assistance and support.”
• Kumar, the deceased, was driving the bus carrying pilgrims when militants fired at it in Reasi. The attack resulted in the deaths of nine people, including eight pilgrims.

Important questions

1. How did Aman Sehrawat manage to qualify for the bronze medal match after his semifinal loss?
2. What specific measures did Prime Minister Modi promise to take in response to the landslides in Wayanad?
3. How did Prime Minister Modi emphasize the gravity of the Wayanad disaster during his visit?
4. What measures are being taken by security forces to apprehend the militants involved in the ongoing encounter in Anantnag?
5. How has the J&K administration responded to the family of Vijay Kumar, who was killed in the Reasi terror attack?

Important vocabulary

1. Technical Superiority – A term used in wrestling to indicate a clear and decisive win by a large margin, often by a technical fall where one wrestler gains an overwhelming lead.
2. Grappling – A type of wrestling technique involving close physical contact and maneuvering to gain an advantage over an opponent.
3. Rehabilitation – The process of restoring someone or something to a state of health or normal life through training and therapy after a disaster, illness, or injury.
4. Solidarity – Agreement or unity of feeling or action, especially among individuals with mutual support; a common interest within a group.
5. Mobilized – Made ready for action or use, typically referring to the deployment of resources or personnel in response to a situation.
6. Catastrophe – A disaster is an event that usually causes sudden and great damage or suffering.
7. Militants – Individuals who engage in aggressive or combative activities, often in support of a cause, particularly in a conflict or political struggle.
8. Skirmish – A minor or brief conflict or battle, typically between small groups or involving light fighting.
9. Cordon – A line or circle of guards, police, or soldiers blocking access to or from a building or area.
10. Compassionate grounds – Reasons based on kindness, empathy, or sympathy, often used to describe actions taken to support or help someone in a difficult situation.

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