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Q.1) “With democratic governance slipping into ineffectual log-jams, India needs to strengthen institutions between the public and the government .” Comment. Answers Q.2) “Modern times need modern methods.” In light of this discuss the need of modernisation of police force in India. Answers Q.3) Discuss how proposed code of conduct for legislative bodies can help… Continue reading Answers: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – August 30, 2019

Q.1) “Using cleaner fuels such as LPG is essential to reduce rural air pollution and improve health.” In light of this discuss what can policymakers do to achieve exclusive use of clean fuels in rural India? Answers Q.2) “India’s culture of toxic masculinity is incompatible with democracy and exacerbates social conflict.” Comment. Answers Q.3) What… Continue reading Answers: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – August 29, 2019

Q.1) “Grass root governance is key for Environment conservation and sustainable development.” Critically examine. Answers Q.2) “Dirty rivers in India reflect the failure of society and governance at local and national level.” Comment. Answers Q.3) Discuss the significance of Supreme Court judgement in K.S. Puttaswamy case. What steps Indian government should take to protect the… Continue reading Answers: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – August 27, 2019

Q.1) “No first use policy of India is based upon the idea of minimum deterrence and non-proliferation of nuclear weapons.” In light of this discuss the need of revisit to India’s No first use policy. Answers Q.2) “Russia’s far-east region is economically and strategically important for India to counter China in the region.” Comment. Answers… Continue reading Answers: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – August 24, 2019

Q.1) “Auto-industries in India are facing negative growth from a long time” Discuss various reasons for it and give some solutions. Answers Q.2) “Linking Aadhaar to social media is an infringement on privacy of individual and can be damaging to democracy.” Comment. Answers Q.3) Critically analyse various provisions of Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Amendment Act, 2019.… Continue reading Answers: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – August 23, 2019

Q.1) “Creation of a Chief defence of services although can solve many issues but may lead to unintended issues.” Discuss. Answers Q.2) “Right to online privacy of an individual and the right of the State to detect people who use the web to spread panic and commit crimes are contradictory in itself.” Comment. Answers Q.3)… Continue reading Answers: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – August 22, 2019

Q.1) “Various Coastal states need to play an important role in overall development of ports and inland waterways for sustainable development.” Discuss. Answers Q.2) “No first use nuclear policy has helped India to establish itself as a responsible nuclear nation.” In light of this discuss whether India should change its nuclear policy or not? Answers… Continue reading Answers: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – August 19, 2019

Q.1) “Population control efforts need a focus on behavioural change at the societal level.” Comment. Answers Q.2) “A post of Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) would resolve many security problems and challenges in India.” Analyse. Answers Q.3) What are Microplastics? How it pose a danger to entire humanity and other organisms? Answers Q.4) What do… Continue reading Answers: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – August 17, 2019