Daily The Hindu Vocab & Editorial 24 January 2026 focuses on building strong English fundamentals for SSC aspirants through high-frequency vocabulary, idioms, phrases, and editorial analysis. Based on the The Hindu editorial discussing the rights and dignity of ASHA and anganwadi workers, this note explains important words in simple language, along with meanings, synonyms, antonyms, and exam-oriented examples. The State of Karnataka vs Ameerbi (1996) case further excluded anganwadi workers from government employee status. In the mid-2000s, the ASHA programme took root, but ASHA workers were labelled as “activists” rather than employees. Dignity (Noun)Meaning: A sense of self-respect and honourHindi: आत्मसम्मान, गरिमाSynonyms: Honour, Respect, Self-worth, EsteemAntonyms: Humiliation, Disgrace, ShameExample: Every worker deserves dignity at the workplace.

Source: The Hindu January 24, 2026 08:35 UTC