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Archives  Q.1) A Parliamentary Budget Office helps MPs provide effective oversight over the functioning of parliament. How does Indian Parliament act as a Budget governing body? Explain Parliamentary Budget Office (PBO) and its role. Also, discuss the challenges ahead. (GS-2) Introduction A Parliamentary Budget Office (PBO) is an independent and impartial body linked directly to… Continue reading Answers: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – November 29

Archives  Q.1) The recently proposed amendments to the Whistle Blowers Act, 2011 contradict the very purpose of the Act. Critically explain. (GS 1) Introduction: Whistle Blowers Protection Act, 2011 is an Act in the Parliament of India which provides a mechanism to investigate alleged corruption and misuse of power by public servants and also protect… Continue reading Answers: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – November 28

Archives  Q.1) Do you think there is a need to broaden and stricken our laws against stalking in India?  Substantiate.  (GS-1) Introduction: Stalking is not a mere annoyance. On the contrary, it is a crime that requires strict legal punishment. What is Stalking? Stalkingis unwanted or obsessive attention by an individual or group towards another… Continue reading Answers: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – November 27

Archives  Q.1 The plight of Sri Lankan refugees appears to have gone out of the public consciousness. Discuss the living conditions of Sri Lankan refugees in this context. Elaborate on the efforts put by Sri Lankan government and the results acquired through it. Introduction Nearly three decades after taking shelter in India, a majority of Sri… Continue reading Answers: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – November 24

Archives  Q.1 India and developing countries scored an important victory at the climate change conference as key demands on ‘pre-2020 actions’ was agreed. In context to this statement Discuss the significance of UN convention on climate change conference? Further discuss the various initiatives by India to achieve its commitments for climate change? (GS-3) Introduction India… Continue reading Answers: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – November 23

Archives  Q.1 Discuss the objective behind the formation of Quad group with special reference to China. What are benefits India is looking to accrue from Quad?(GS-2) Introduction The ‘Quad’ has formed nearly a decade after the failed first attempt to bring the four countries together – India, Japan, Australia and the United States (U.S). Major… Continue reading Answers: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – November 22

Archives  Q.1 Recently Geographical Indication Tag status provided to  Banglar Rasogolla of West Bengal and Mamallapuram stone sculptures of Tamil Nadu. In this context, highlight the meaning of Geographical Indication? What are the significance of awarding GI status to any product? (GS-3) The Geographical Indication (GI) Registry and Intellectual Property India recently presented the Geographical… Continue reading Answers: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – November 21

Archives  Q.1 Indian courts’ are well known for pendency of cases. In this context, highlight the reasons for pendency of cases.   How case management system can be useful in reducing the number of pending cases? (GS-2) Indian court’s are well known for pendency of cases. There are around 59,000 case pending in the Supreme Court(SC),… Continue reading Answers: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – November 20

Archives  Q.1 What are the likely benefits for India if it’s claim for the membership of APEC is accepted?  What are the barriers for India in joining APEC? (GS-2) Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) is a forum for 21 Pacific Rim member economies that promotes free trade throughout the Asia-Pacific region. The Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC)… Continue reading Answers: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – November 17

Archives  Q.1 What are commercial courts? What role has it played in promoting ease of doing business in India?(GS-2) Introduction: Commercial courts: The commercial courts attempts to cover a broad range of disputes within the scope of a ‘commercial dispute’. The definition broadly covers commercial disputes arising from ordinary transactions of merchants, bankers, financiers and… Continue reading Answers: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – November 16