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It is said that ‘capital punishment provides neither justice nor deterrence against any crime’. Do you agree? Justify your answer. Answer “Crime rate against Scheduled castes and scheduled tribe remains high despite of various safeguards in place.” Examine. Answer Discuss the Right to Information Act’s role in fostering a more informed citizenry and an accountable… Continue reading Answers: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – December 20, 2019

What is ‘digital divide’? What are its implications? Also suggest measures to bridge the digital divide in India. Answer “Climate change and unprecedented floods resulting from cloud bursts have facilitated the introduction of aquatic invasive alien species into new habitats in India.” Discuss the threat posed by invasive alien species on native ecosystem and how… Continue reading Answers: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – December 19, 2019

What are the important functions of the Finance Commission? Discuss the terms of reference of the 15th finance commission and various apprehensions about it. Answer “Section 124A of IPC has become as a tool of oppression to suppress the voice of many” Do you agree? Discuss whether it should be scrapped from India’s law book… Continue reading Answers: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – December 18, 2019

What measures have been taken by the government to create a conducive environment for the disabled community? Discuss various reasons for limited impact of such initiatives. Answer What are the salient features of Pradhan Mantri AnnadataAaySanrakshan Abhiyan. Discuss various issues related to the scheme. Answer “Urban infrastructure is critical for development of the cities and… Continue reading Answers: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – December 17, 2019

“The newly passed amendment to the Citizenship Act redefines the way migrants can become Indian citizens.” In light of this discuss various concerns related to it. Why such an amendment is needed? Answer 2.Discuss various reasons behind Brexit. How Brexit would impact India? Answer Critically analyse the progress made in resolving stressed assets since the… Continue reading Answers: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – December 16, 2019

“In the absence of scientific planning and implementation, measures like Jal Shakti Abhiyan may not be successful.” Discuss in the light oflooming water crisis across India. Answer 2.Explain how vaccines work? Discuss the significance of vaccination and mention various challenges regarding vaccination in India. Answer Comment on the significance of framers union in India. What… Continue reading Answers: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – December 14, 2019

“Rising sexual abuse crime against children is a shame for whole nation and threat to future of the country.” In light of this discuss the need and significance of Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (Amendment) Act, 2019. Answer Discuss various initiatives taken so far by the Government towards gender equality in India. Why such… Continue reading Answers: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – December 13, 2019

“The problem with global environmental policies is that the climate treaties consider and focus on symptoms, rather than the cause.” Elaborate. Answer Differentiate between retributive justice and restorative justice. Discuss why restorative justice is as important as retributive justice? Answer “The UN development report indicate that prejudices and social beliefs obstruct gender equality.” In light… Continue reading Answers: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – December 11, 2019

“The efficiency of the Indian railways has dropped to its lowest in last decade, according to recent CAG report.” In light of this discuss whether privatisation of railways would help increasing the efficiency of Indian railways? Answer Almost six years after the Lokpal and Lokayukta Act, 2013 not much progress has been made in implementing… Continue reading Answers: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – December 10, 2019

“Despite its potential, the mid-day meal scheme has been unable to make a transformative impact.” Discuss. Answer What are ‘marine heatwaves’? Discuss what causes such waves and its ecological impact. Answer What is ‘virtual autopsy’? Discuss various advantages and disadvantages of virtual autopsy. Answer ‘Despite implementation of various programmes for eradication of poverty by the… Continue reading Answers: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – December 9, 2019