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Q.1) “Without factoring in agriculture, the vision of a $5-trillion economy will remain a distant dream”. Discuss. Answers Q.2) “The ugly path of unilateralism and protectionism has affected the growth and stability of the world”. Comment. Answers Q.3) Discuss salient features of draft National education policy. How does it ensure better learning and critical thinking?… Continue reading Answers: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – July 22, 2019

Q.1) ““Smart Cities Mission that aimed at providing better cities and infrastructure has failed to do so”. Comment. Answers Q.2) “India need to follow East Asian model of growth if it has to achieve the $5-trillion economy status by 2024-25”. Discuss. Answers Q.3) Critically examine the success of anti-defection law in India. Highlight its relevance… Continue reading Answers: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – July 20, 2019

Q.1) ““By imposing a blanket ban on cryptocurrencies India may miss out on one of the biggest technology revolutions since the Internet.”. Discuss. Answers Q.2) “In the era of fake news and propagandas, a robust and unbiased media is must to ensure democracy in India”. Critically analyse. Answers Q.3) Discuss the issue of permanent membership… Continue reading Answers: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – July 19, 2019

Q.1) “National Register of Citizens though well intentioned, has many problems; majority of which are borne by the poorest”. Comment. Examine the need of National Register of Citizens. Answers Q.2) “A transition to electric vehicle transportation demand major efforts by the government but also need extra efforts of Indian automobile industry”. Discuss. What should be… Continue reading Answers: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – July 18, 2019

Q.1) “It is estimated that in just 30 years from now, half of India will be living in cities”. In the context of threat of water crisis, how can we ensure the next generations water security to next generations? Suggest some best eco-management practices to ensure water security. Answered Q.2) “In the upcoming years, a… Continue reading Answers: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – July 16, 2019

Q.1) “The draft National Education Policy (NEP) 2019 recommends a restructuring of school years and the curriculum, in a wide-ranging manner but it lacks the critical components of education i.e. critical thinking and deeper understanding”. Critically analyse.Give some measures to improve education system in India. Answers Q.2) “Faulty public distribution system in manystateshave denied food… Continue reading Answers: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – July 15, 2019

Q.1) “Trend of ‘jobless growth’ that was till recently confined largely, to the organised sector has now spread to other sectors of the economy”. Discuss in the context of latest Periodic Labour Force Survey (2017-18). What should be done to ensure inclusive growth? Answered Q.2) “The consolidated codes on labour laws to simplify and consolidate… Continue reading Answers: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – July 13, 2019

Q.1) In India, investing in the laggard States will ensure population control. Discuss in the light of recently, released UN’s World Population Prospects. Suggest some measures to control population in India. Answered Q.2) A new study suggests that nutrition and health counselling delivered under the Integrated Child Development Services (ICDS) scheme is one of the… Continue reading Answers: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – July 12, 2019