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“The increasing influence of social media in global politics and national elections demand strong measures.”Comment Answer “Environmental migration is real and will increase multifold in the near future.” In light of this discuss the impact of increasing environmental migration in India. How India should prepare itself to face it? Answer Discuss the issue related to… Continue reading Answers: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – November 25, 2019

“Inclusiveness and equity are very important characteristics of a good public institution.”In light of this discuss the need and significance of subsidies in higher education. What are related concerns? Answer “Labour reforms are much needed for Indian progress towards a $5 trillion economy.” In light of this discuss the changes made in The Industrial Relations… Continue reading Answers: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – November 23, 2019

“Free Trade Agreements with other countriesdo not guarantee economic growth or boost exports to other countries.” Critically examine. Answer “The Chief of Defence Staff should not become another interposed level between the Government and the service chiefs.” Comment. Answer Discussthe need and significance of a National Register for citizens in India?What are various concerns related… Continue reading Answers: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – November 22, 2019

1.“There is need to move away from the present ‘staple grain fundamentalism,’ of Public Distribution System (PDS), to a more diversified food basket, with an emphasis on coarse grains.” Comment. Answer 2.“India’s female labour force participation rate ranks much low and is declining.” What are various reasons for low labour force participation of women in… Continue reading Answers: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – November 21, 2019

“While health outcomes have greatly improved, tribal communities still lag behind.” Examine. Answer “Maternity benefits, are veryimportant for a working women but the vast majority of Indian women, are left on their own and are unable to enjoy present maternity benefits.”Discuss. Answer Discuss the role of BRICS as a bridge between developed and developing countries.… Continue reading Answers: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – November 20, 2019

“A data protection law is needed more than ever in the recent times.” Do you agree? Answer “Ministers at both the Central and State levels should follow a model code of conduct which in turn would ensure democratic accountability.” Comment. Answer Discuss the need and significance of Code of wages, 2019. How will it impact… Continue reading Answers: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – November 19, 2019

“Failure of state administration and mismanagement of water resources in urban cities hasled tounsafe and poor drinking water quality endangering lives of many.” Comment. Answer “The recent National Education Policy document, despite its lacunae, is a vast improvement over earlier education policies.” Comment. Answer Discuss the role and mandate of National Disaster Response Force (NDRF)… Continue reading Answers: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – November 18, 2019

“To put India-Pakistan relations on a positive trajectory more confidence-building measures and steps like Kartarpur corridor are needed.” Critically evaluate the statement. Answer “India is home to 77 million diabetics, second highest in the world.” In light of this discuss various causes and preventive measures required against diabetes. Answer Assess the need and significance of… Continue reading Answers: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – November 16, 2019

“India’s proud heritage of being one of the leading democracies in the world has taken a beating in recent times.” Examine. Answer “The linkage of hundreds of millions of the Aadhaar Card to social media accounts serves no useful purpose.”Comment. Answer Discuss the need and significance of draft e-Commerce Rules, 2019 in light of increasing… Continue reading Answers: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – November 15, 2019