Mains Marathon : 5 Questions on Contemporary Issues – 9th November

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Time: 45 Minutes

1. What is temperature inversion? Examine some reasons for the persistent smog in Delhi now.

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2. What is Universal Basic Income (UBI)? Is India ready for universal basic income?

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3. Farm costs in India have been rising over the past few years, and labor costs have seen the sharpest rise over the past decade. Comment.

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4. What is Particulate Matter (PM)? What are the steps taken by government to control pollution so far?

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5. India needs an independent fiscal council to assess budgets. Critically discuss.

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