Category: Mains Marathon Answers

Q.1) “India’s Research and Development (R&D) activities has achieved far less than it’s potential”. Discuss various reasons for it. Suggest some measures to boost India’s R&D outcomes. Answers Q.2) “Climate Change talks and summits are not sufficient to tackle the menace of global warming.” Comment. Answers Q.3) Discuss the relevance of Poshan abhiyaan for India’s… Continue reading Answers: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – September 21, 2019

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Q.1) “Regional languages have become the official languages of the States”. In light of this critically analyse the issue of having a common official language at national level. Answers Q.2) “Haphazard developmental projects often lead to disasters.” Discuss in the light of recent disaster caused by Narmada flooding. Answers Q.3) Discuss the harmful impact of… Continue reading Answers: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – September 20, 2019

Q.1) “The developing situation and conditions in Yemen could cast a shadow over Indian interests in the region.” Comment. Answers Q.2) “With looming water crisis situation, government need to promote traditional methods of water conservation.” Discuss. Answers Q.3) Discuss the role played by Indian diaspora in India’s growth story and diplomatic efforts. Answers Q.4) Discuss… Continue reading Answers: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – September 19, 2019

Q.1) “The regional media in India is vulnerable to administrative excesses, political pressure and corruption.” Comment. Answers Q.2) “There has to be a focus on human capital formation and demographic dividend in order to achieve $5 trillion economic objective.” Discuss. Answers Q.3) Discuss the significance of the Vaikom satyagraha and the self respect movement in… Continue reading Answers: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – September 18, 2019

Q.1) “Idea of treating Hindi as the national language runs contrary to the spirit of the Constitution and our country’s linguistic diversity”. Comment. Answers Q.2) “While digital connectivity and literacy have increased over time, these have not adequately translated into digital knowledge of public affairs.” In light of this discuss the need of a public… Continue reading Answers: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – September 17, 2019

Q.1) “Transparency must be accompanied by accountability, and that is where the RTI act has great value and significance.” Comment. Answers Q.2) “Aadhaar linkage to social media is a double edged sword.” Discuss. Answers Q.3) Discuss prospects of enforcing a uniform civil code in India. Do you think it will endanger diversity of India? Answers… Continue reading Answers: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – September 16, 2019

Q.1) “Political influence and lack of critical debate has led to inefficient education system in India.” Comment. Answers Q.2) “Agriculture crisis in India is a result bad policies and lack of market linkages.” Comment. Answers Q.3) Do you think policy of punishment and penalties can be effective in changing wrong behaviour of an individual? Discuss… Continue reading Answers: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – September 14, 2019

Q.1) “Medical devices industry in India should focus on indigenous manufacturing, innovation, research and development.” Discuss. Answers Q.2) “Probe agencies should be given more freedom without diluting the controls already in place.” Comment. Answers Q.3) Discuss the need and effectiveness of a carbon tax is in tackling global warming. Do you think measures like carbon… Continue reading Answers: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – September 13, 2019

Q.1) “The Supreme Court’s decision in Navtej Johar v. Union of India has laid the ground for stronger equality recognition.” Comment. Answers Q.2) “India’s record in promoting occupational and industrial safety remains weak even with years of robust economic growth.” Discuss. Answers Q.3) Discuss the Impact of sanctions on Iran by USA on Indian trade… Continue reading Answers: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – September 12, 2019