• The three-year-long political alliance between PDP and BJP in Jammu and Kashmir ended abruptly on Tuesday.  BJP vice president and general secretary Ram Madhav said, "It has become untenable for the BJP to continue with the alliance government in Jammu and Kashmir." BJP cited the rise in terrorism, violence and radicalization as the reasons behind its decision. J&K chief minister, Mehbooba Mufti has resigned from her post.

Key Learnings

• Adverb : abruptly //अब्रप्ट्ली// [अचानक ही]

  Definition: in a sudden, unexpected, often unpleasant manner
  Synonyms: suddenly, instantaneously, bluntly, curtly
  Antonym: gradually, slowly, eventually

• Noun : alliance //अलाइअन्स// [गठबंधन]

  Definition: a union or association formed for mutual benefit, especially between countries, political parties or organizations
  Synonyms: coalition, pact, association, league, union
  Antonym: isolation, individual, discord, sovereign, disunion

• Verb : cited //साइटिड// [हवाला देना]

  Definition: to mention something as proof for a theory or as a reason why something has happened
  Synonyms: refer, mention, quote, adduce, subpoena
  Antonym: forget, hide, neglect, ignore

• Noun : radicalization //रैडिकलाइज़ेशन// [कट्टरपंथीकरण]

  Definition: the act of making someone become more radical (= extreme) in their political or religious beliefs
  Synonyms: extremism, zealotism, fanaticism, zealotry
  Antonym: disinterest, apathy, indifference

• Adjective : untenable //अन्टेनबल// [असमर्थनीय]

  Definition: If a theory or argument is untenable, it cannot be supported or defended against criticism
  Synonyms: indefensible, unjustifiable, illogical, unsustainable
  Antonym: reasonable, arguable, defensible, sensible