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Critically examine whether the MGNREGA scheme has been able to address the issue of rural distress. Answer ‘Current climate crisis has led to an increase in the number of intense ‘hydro-meteorological’ disasters’. Comment. What policy measures can be taken to counter this? Answer Discuss the issue of rise in suicidal deaths among Indian youth. Suggest… Continue reading Answers: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – January 29, 2020

1.‘Right to self-identification is a part of the right to life under Article 21 of the Constitution’. In light of this critically examine various provisions of Transgender (Protection of Rights) Act, 2019. Answer 2.‘Increased use of Facial recognition technology is dangerous in the absence of privacy and data security laws’. Comment. Answer 3.Examine the role… Continue reading Answers: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – January 28, 2020

What are various reasons for increasing land degradation and desertification across India? Discuss its consequences and suggest some measures. Answer What do you understand by manual scavenging? Why does it still persist in India? Do you agree that state governments have failed to stop manual scavenging altogether? Answer Give an account of coral reef In… Continue reading Answers: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – January 27, 2020

Assess the need and significance of strengthening intra-BRICS trade for Indian economy. What should be done to boost Indian trade with other BRICS countries? Answer Discuss whether the introduction of Bt cotton has benefitted Indian farmers or not. Do you think genetically modified crops can help farmers’ cause? Answer The ‘Act East’ policy has not… Continue reading Answers: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – January 25, 2020

Bringing public health under concurrent list and declaring health as a fundamental right can improve India’s healthcare system. Discuss. Answer Elaborate the role of Subhash Chandra Bose in India’s struggle for independence. Answer What is vertical farming? How does it work? Discuss its advantages and disadvantages. Answer Give an account on different strategies for implementation… Continue reading Answers: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – January 24, 2020

Critically examine the effectiveness of electoral bonds to make Indian elections more transparent. What other reforms are needed to make Indian election process more fair. Answer What do you understand by the term ‘participatory democracy’? How important is the participation of people in a democratic setup? Answer Discuss various provisions of disqualifications under Representation of… Continue reading Answers: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – January 23, 2020

In a democratic polity the fundamental rights and duties of citizens are correlated. Comment in the Indian context. Answer Discuss the significance of Article 131 of the Indian constitution. Can States challenge the validity of central laws? Examine. Answer The Move to cash transfers will put agriculture on a sustainable growth path. Do you agree?… Continue reading Answers: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – January 22, 2020

What are various malpractices in the medical and healthcare system in India? Discuss its consequences. Answer Critically examine whether the ‘Make in India’ initiative has met its objectives or not. Suggest some measures needed to improve its outcomes. Answer Progress made under the BharatNet initiative is not impressive. Examine. Suggest some measures to reduce digital… Continue reading Answers: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – January 21, 2020

Discuss the significance of Supreme Court judgement in Shreya Singhal case. Examine whether Draft Intermediary Rules by the Ministry of Information and Technology is against the principles of this judgement. Answer What is mob-lynching? What are various reasons for a rise in mob-lynching incidents in India. Suggest some measures to prevent mob-lynching. Answer Discuss various… Continue reading Answers: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – January 18, 2020

Recent NCRB report has shown a rise in crimes against women over the years. Discuss various reasons for this. Suggest some measures to improve the situation. Answer What is blockchain technology? Discuss its advantages and potential applications. Answer What are parliamentary standing committees? Discuss their need and significance in Parliamentary democracy. Answer How globalisation has… Continue reading Answers: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – January 17, 2020