1. Discuss the main features of the UDAN (Ude Desh ka Aam Naagrik) scheme. Examine the challenges faced by India to connect a large number of unconnected places and people with airways. (GS 3) 2. Highlight the role of NHRC in investigating human rights violations across India. (GS 2) 3. What does ethics seek to promote in human life? Why… Continue reading Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – June 8
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GS 2 International groupings and agreements India to join SCO in Astana: (The Hindu) India says it is willing to join hands with Pakistan and China to combat terrorism. Government policies SC to hear plea on cattle trade rules: (The Hindu) The Supreme Court on Wednesday agreed to hear a petition challenging the new notifications issued… Continue reading Must Read News Articles – June 8
Answered: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – June 7
1. Outline the evolution of doctrine of judicial review in India. (GS 2) Link Evolution of doctrine of judicial review in India:- It is the power of the courts to consider the constitutionality of acts of organs of Government (the executive and legislature) and declare it unconstitutional or null and void if it violates or is… Continue reading Answered: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – June 7
UPSC Current Affairs Questions and Answer Writing – Mains Marathon – June 7
Read the following questions and answer them by clicking on the links in not more than 200 words Time: 30 Minutes 1. Outline the evolution of doctrine of judicial review in India. (GS 2) Link 2. Examine the role of NGO’s in the developmental process of India. What steps could be taken to make them more transparent… Continue reading UPSC Current Affairs Questions and Answer Writing – Mains Marathon – June 7
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GS Paper 2 Issues relating to development and management of Social Sector SC reserves order on postgraduate quota for in-house students: (The Hindu)The Supreme Court on Tuesday reserved its order on a Allahabad High Court decision setting aside 50% reservation for in-house students for admissions to postgraduate courses in Banaras Hindu University (BHU) and Aligarh… Continue reading Must Read News Articles – June 7
Answered: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – June 6
1. Do you think that Aadhar has been effective in ending corruption? Discuss critically. (GS 2) Yes: It will help to reduce corruption since this will digitalize the whole process, so enables the Government. to transfer money related to social benefit schemes directly to beneficiary’s account. Thus, bypassing the middle men. This will solve the problem of ghost… Continue reading Answered: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – June 6
UPSC Current Affairs Questions and Answer Writing – Mains Marathon – June 6
Read the following questions and answer them by clicking on the links in not more than 200 words Time: 30 Minutes 1. Do you think that Aadhar has been effective in ending corruption? Discuss critically. (GS 2) Indian Express 2. Discuss the objectives of Foreign Trade Policy(or EXIM Policy). Mention some of the highlights of the present Foreign… Continue reading UPSC Current Affairs Questions and Answer Writing – Mains Marathon – June 6
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GS 2 China lauds PM’s ‘peaceful border’ remark: (The Hindu, India and neighbors) The two major countries, China and India, maintaining sound and steady bilateral relationship is of great significance. China supports the NSG to have several consultations to reach a non-discriminatory and universally applicable solution. A passage through Europe: (The Hindu, Effects of developed and… Continue reading Must Read News Articles – June 6
UPSC Current Affairs Questions and Answer Writing – Mains Marathon – June 5
Read the following questions and answer them by clicking on the links in not more than 200 words Time: 30 Minutes 1. What are biosimilar drugs? List some differences between biosimilars and generic drugs. (GS 3) Link 2. “An essential condition to eradicate poverty is to liberate the poor from deprivation.” Substantiate this statement with suitable examples. (GS 1) Link… Continue reading UPSC Current Affairs Questions and Answer Writing – Mains Marathon – June 5
UPSC Current Affairs Questions and Answer Writing – Mains Marathon – June 5
Read the following questions and answer them by clicking on the links in not more than 200 words Time: 30 Minutes 1. What are biosimilar drugs? List some differences between biosimilars and generic drugs. (GS 3) Link 2. “An essential condition to eradicate poverty is to liberate the poor from deprivation.” Substantiate this statement with suitable examples. (GS 1) Link… Continue reading UPSC Current Affairs Questions and Answer Writing – Mains Marathon – June 5
