Category: Mains Marathon Answers

Archives  Q.1) The Supreme Court recently re-imposed the ban on the sale of fireworks in the Delhi-National Capital Region (NCR). What is the necessity of the ban? What possibly makes the air of the capital so polluted that lead to such bans? (GS-1) Ans: Context: The Supreme Court re-imposed the ban on the sale of… Continue reading Answers: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – October 27

Archives  Q.1) The Indian Government aims at making 9 crore ‘deprived’ households the focus of its Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojna. Discuss the purpose and success of the scheme. Further, discuss the schemes launched to promote LPG in India? (GS-3) Ans: Brief introduction of the scheme Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana (PMUY) is a welfare program of… Continue reading Answers: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – October 26

Archives  Q.1) What do you understand by the term “Demonetization”?How  has it impacted the India’s economy?(GS-3) Ans: What is the meaning of demonetization? Demonetization is the act of stripping a currency unit of its status as legal tender. It occurs whenever there is a change of national currency. Demonetization is necessary whenever there is a… Continue reading Answers: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – October 25

Archives  Q.1) Recently, the 2017 Nobel Peace Prize has been awarded to the International Campaign to Abolish Nuclear Weapons (ICAN).  In this context highlight the rationale behind awarding this Prize to ICAN.  Highlight the harmful threat of nuclear Weapons on human health and environment? (GS-3) Ans: Recently, the 2017 Nobel Peace Prize has been awarded… Continue reading Answers: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – October 24

Archives  Q.1) In the light of the recent Doklam standoff, what measures should India adopt in border management to address future security issues? Examine. (GS-2) Ans: The recent India-China stand-off over Doklam plateau, disputed between China and Bhutan, has ended peacefully. The issue which ended just before the BRICS summit in China has multiple ramifications:… Continue reading Answers: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – October 23

Archives  Q.1) Rising evidences proves that childhood obesity is a global epidemic which is affecting even the poorer nations. In this context, what are the causes of obesity in children? The World Health Organization (WHO) has recently released new guidelines on tackling obesity in children.  Discuss. (GS-1) Context: The World Health Organization (WHO) has released… Continue reading Answers: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – October 20

Archives  Q.1) In March 2017, the Sri Lankan Navy allegedly fired at a group of Indian fishermen who had allegedly crossed over into Sri Lankan waters on the lookout for a fresh catch. Discuss the key fisheries disputes between India and Sri-lanka? What are the possible steps that can be taken by the government of… Continue reading Answers: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – October 19

Archives  Q.1) In reference to the upcoming 23rd Conference of Parties (COP-23) of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC), highlight India ‘s commitment towards climate change and the major climate laws in India. Also discuss India’s Intended Nationally Determined Contribution (INDC) targets. (GS-3) Introduction: Bonn, Germany will be witnessing world leaders and… Continue reading Answers: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – October 18

Archives  Q.1) Mumbai recently saw nearly 300 mm of torrential rain in 24 hrs this year. It led to flooding,water logging, and traffic halts. In this context, discuss the various deficiencies in the urban infrastructure and suggest some measures to be taken in this regard. Also throw some light on the disaster preparedness in India?… Continue reading Answers: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – October 17

Archives Q.1) What is Corporate governance?  What needs to be done in order to strength corporate governance in India? (GS-3) Ans: Recently, 21-member Committee on corporate governance headed by banker Uday Kotak has submitted its report to the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI). Meaning of Corporate governance: Corporate governance is about promoting corporate… Continue reading Answers: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – October 16