Mains Marathon Daily Current Affairs Questions and Answer Writing – October 22, 2018

Posted on October 22nd, 2018 Last modified on October 21st, 2018 Comments

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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

Q.1) The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) recently opposed the move by an Inter-Ministerial Committee for an independent Payments Regulatory Board. Discuss the viability of a payment regulator independent from RBI.

Q.2) The recent attack by Taliban in Kandahar, Afghanistan raises serious concerns towards restoring normalcy in the region by democratic process of election. Discuss the reasons for such adamant attitude of Taliban against restoration of peace and how situation can be tackled to resolve the crisis.

Q.3) What are the reasons for which India is experiencing an escalation in heat waves? Also examine the various strategies followed by states to address the consequences of heat waves.

Q.4) Why do the prices of diesel and petrol increase in India frequently? What are the strategies adopted by India in controlling this increase in rate of fuel?

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