Good Morning Friends, Following are answers to Mains Marathon questions, we posted yesterday. About Mains Marathon – This is an initiative of ForumIAS to help/aid aspirants in their writing skills, which is crucial to conquering mains examination. Every morning, we post 2 questions are based on current affairs. The questions framed are meaningful and relevant to the… Continue reading [Answered] Mains Marathon I Daily Answer Writing I Apr 8th, 2022
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Safeguard Aadhar: CAG’s audit of UIDAI reveals worrisome laxity. It needs to improve fast
News: CAG presented its performance audit of Aadhaar’s regulator, Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI). The audit covered its mature phase, from 2014-15 to 2018-19. CAG’s audit portrays an unsatisfactory picture of the systems and processes in UIDAI. How does the UIDAI function? UIDAI operates Aadhar through a layer of subcontractors. So, when an applicant’s… Continue reading Safeguard Aadhar: CAG’s audit of UIDAI reveals worrisome laxity. It needs to improve fast
The manacles of caste in sanitation work
Context: Even today, the Indian government and civil society continue to grapple with the inhuman nature of manual scavenging. While in 1993, the government promulgated an Act to stop construction of unsanitary dry latrines and employing manual scavengers, the problem still continues. Issues with the Act: Problematic descriptions: The act defined dry latrine as “latrine… Continue reading The manacles of caste in sanitation work
Big headache: Minor offences majorly clog courts and harass individuals and businesses. Decriminalise them
News: The GoI has given a renewed push to decriminalize minor offenses. It has the potential to clog courts, promote ease of doing business and relieve citizens fighting criminal cases for non-serious violations. Example – In 2020 provisions of the Companies Act were decriminalized. Examples of laws causing high pendency: Section 138 of Negotiable Instruments… Continue reading Big headache: Minor offences majorly clog courts and harass individuals and businesses. Decriminalise them
[Answered] Mains Marathon I Daily Answer Writing I Apr 7th, 2022
Good Morning Friends, Following are answers to Mains Marathon questions, we posted yesterday. About Mains Marathon – This is an initiative of ForumIAS to help/aid aspirants in their writing skills, which is crucial to conquering mains examination. Every morning, we post 2 questions are based on current affairs. The questions framed are meaningful and relevant to the… Continue reading [Answered] Mains Marathon I Daily Answer Writing I Apr 7th, 2022
[Answered] The environmental footprint of various digital technologies is slowly and steadily growing, and the issue requires urgent attention. Discuss.
Introduction: Provide a brief introduction with some facts and figures related to the environmental footprint of various digital technologies. Body: Write 4-5 points explaining the level of pollution and sources of pollution due to digital technologies. Write some solutions to tackle it. Conclusion: Conclude on a neutral line, telling benefits of digital technology and why… Continue reading [Answered] The environmental footprint of various digital technologies is slowly and steadily growing, and the issue requires urgent attention. Discuss.
[Answered] The denotified tribes/communities are the most vulnerable and deprived communities. Discuss the issues faced by these communities and the suggestions put forward by various commissions for their welfare.
Introduction: Write a brief introduction on denotified tribes/communities. Body: Write down a few points on issues faced by denotified tribes/communities. Now, write down the main suggestions of some main commissions for betterment of denotified tribes/communities. Conclusion: Conclude with a brief suggestion. The de-notified, nomadic, and semi-nomadic tribes are communities who are the most vulnerable and… Continue reading [Answered] The denotified tribes/communities are the most vulnerable and deprived communities. Discuss the issues faced by these communities and the suggestions put forward by various commissions for their welfare.
[Answered] Mains Marathon I Daily Answer Writing I Apr 6th, 2022
Good Morning Friends, Following are answers to Mains Marathon questions, we posted yesterday. About Mains Marathon – This is an initiative of ForumIAS to help/aid aspirants in their writing skills, which is crucial to conquering mains examination. Every morning, we post 2 questions are based on current affairs. The questions framed are meaningful and relevant to the… Continue reading [Answered] Mains Marathon I Daily Answer Writing I Apr 6th, 2022
[Answered] Sports are a creative tool that can be used to reach across divisions to promote inclusion and equality, but to make it possible, Challenging the stigma and stereotypes that surround women and persons with disabilities in sport is crucial. Elaborate.
Introduction: Write down a brief introduction signifying value of sports for women and persons with disabilities. Body: Write a few challenges faced by women and persons with disabilities in sport. Write a few benefits of sports for women and persons with disabilities. Conclusion: conclude with few suggestive statements. India had sent its biggest-ever contingent to… Continue reading [Answered] Sports are a creative tool that can be used to reach across divisions to promote inclusion and equality, but to make it possible, Challenging the stigma and stereotypes that surround women and persons with disabilities in sport is crucial. Elaborate.
[Answered] Nearly 40 years after India first signed the Antarctic Treaty, the government has brought in a draft Indian Antarctic Bill, 2020. Highlight the need and significance of The Indian Antarctic Bill, 2022.
Introduction: Provide a brief introduction on The Indian Antarctic Bill, 2022 Body: Write 4-5 points on the requirement of the bill and 4-5 points on the significance of the bill. Conclusion: conclude with some suggestive statements. The Indian Antarctic Bill, 2022 envisages regulating visits and activities to the Antarctic, where India has set up research… Continue reading [Answered] Nearly 40 years after India first signed the Antarctic Treaty, the government has brought in a draft Indian Antarctic Bill, 2020. Highlight the need and significance of The Indian Antarctic Bill, 2022.
