Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – January 16



Read the following questions and answer them by clicking on the links in not more than 200 words

Time: 30 Minutes

Kindly review each others answers, so that everyone improves. 


1.In the context of prevailing drought situation in Kerala, examine the solutions and steps taken by the government for fighting droughts in India. (GS 1)

केरल में सूखे की स्थिति के संदर्भ में, भारत में सूखे से लड़ने के लिए सरकार द्वारा उठाए गए कदमों की जांच करें।

The Hindu | Link


2.As per the recent International Labour Organisation (ILO) report, the number of unemployed people in India is expected to rise by 3 lakh by 2018, How can the government tackle the increasing rate of unemployment in India? (GS 1)

हाल ही में अंतरराष्ट्रीय श्रम संगठन (आईएलओ) की रिपोर्ट में, भारत में बेरोजगार लोगों की संख्या 2018 तक 3 लाख की वृद्धि होने की उम्मीद है। भारत सरकार कैसे बढ़ती बेरोजगारी से निपट सकती है?

The Hindu | TOI | Link


3.What do you understand by strategic partnership? Is there a need for India to have a clearer policy on strategic partnerships? (GS 2)

रणनीतिक साझेदारी से आप क्या समझते हैं? क्या भारत के लिए रणनीतिक साझेदारी पर स्पष्ट नीति होने की जरूरत है?

The Hindu | The Diplomat


4.How does ethics influence value systems? Explain with suitable examples. (GS 4)

नैतिकता कैसे मूल्य प्रणाली को प्रभावित करता है? उपयुक्त उदाहरण के साथ समझाएँ।


 


Comments

22 responses to “Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – January 16”

  1. Alok Panigrahi Avatar
    Alok Panigrahi

    Nazi Holocaust was single handed genocide by Nazi upon Jews however partition is mutual genocide… Which propelled India & Pak to agony of mutual distrust, disloyalty and enemity…

  2. devmitra sen Avatar
    devmitra sen

    Into reading it now!

  3. devmitra sen Avatar
    devmitra sen

    Hi..I read in NCERT and then thought if a comparison/difference wd be asked what shd be the response..!

  4. Alok Panigrahi Avatar
    Alok Panigrahi

    Read it… Quite interesting topic and a good fodder for essay …

  5. Alok Panigrahi Avatar
    Alok Panigrahi

    U r asking abt nazi Holocaust ??
    How u relating both terms ??

  6. Biswajit Swain1 Avatar
    Biswajit Swain1

    please share about Nation plans

  7. devmitra sen Avatar
    devmitra sen

    Hi all:)
    Iam using this thread space here..A doubt i have ..
    Can anyone here enlighten about stark differences between Nazi holocast and partition..?4 simple lines will be of immense help..
    Sir@forumias-7f07ca326ce76cdde680e4b3d568bce8:disqus ..I also seek and request your help here ..provided you have time in your schedule..will be of immense help !

  8. ForumIAS Avatar
    ForumIAS

    Cool.

  9. Indu Rajendran Avatar
    Indu Rajendran

    K Thank you?

  10. Ubermensch Avatar
    Ubermensch

    Hey there. Click on the question, you will be redirected to a new page. Write there, It will be better reviewed there. Good points btw. 🙂

  11. Indu Rajendran Avatar
    Indu Rajendran

    Drought: SOLUTION AND STEPS TAKEN BY GOVERNMENT
    Drought is a condition of no rain when the standing crops,mostly rain-fed gets dried up and is destroyed.
    SOLUTION:
    1.Improved rain-water harvesting methods should be deployed.
    2.New improved methods of irritation.
    3.Deforestation should be discouraged to increase the ability of the soli to hold water.
    4.Drought monitoring-continuos observation of rainfall levels.
    STEPS:
    1.Undertaken pre-monsoon preparedness.
    2.States have created district level plans which address local issues.For example,State of Maharashtra has launched of Jalyukt Shivel Abhiyan-renovate and rejuvenate water bodies.
    3.States took various measures like in-situ soil and moisture conservation,micro-irrigation and ground water re-charge.
    The government mobilized all its resources to provide succour to the people and fight the monster of drought with determination.It has not yet devised ways and means face and fight natural calamities.

  12. EMPEROR RELOADED Avatar
    EMPEROR RELOADED

    Got it sir.

  13. ForumIAS Avatar
    ForumIAS

    Mail is sent to you for the prize 🙂 Take care and keep writing!

  14. ForumIAS Avatar
    ForumIAS

    Morning Ishaan.

  15. EMPEROR RELOADED Avatar
    EMPEROR RELOADED

    Thank you Very much sir Just came to know about it. Thank you very much.

  16. Good morning guys
    have a nice day 🙂

  17. EMPEROR RELOADED Avatar
    EMPEROR RELOADED

    Thank you very much @ForumIAS………. But how will I get it 🙂

  18. ForumIAS Avatar
    ForumIAS

    Good morning Loaded. Congrats for the prize 🙂

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    EMPEROR RELOADED

    GM and Thanks @ForumIAS

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