Archives Q.1) Shifting of traditional joint family into nuclear family makes elderly emotionally and financially insecure. Explain Answer: The traditional Indian society with an age-old joint family system has been instrumental in safeguarding the social and economic security of the elderly people. The traditional norms and values of Indian society also laid stress on showing… Continue reading Answers: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – May 2, 2019
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Answers: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – May 1, 2019
Archives Q.1) Though secrecy is essential to avoid unnecessary delays and unwanted interruptions but transparency is paramount. In light of the statement examine whether Indian judiciary should come under RTI or not? Answer: Why judiciary should be brought under RTI: Offices of all constitutional functionaries should be made amenable to the RTI law to bring… Continue reading Answers: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – May 1, 2019
Answers: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – April 30, 2019
Archives Q.1 In light of the recent attacks by ISIS and its presence in the Indian Subcontinent, how far do you think India’s counter-terrorism strategy is strong enough to insulate its land and people from falling prey to such extremists ideologies and its inevitable consequences? Answer: Challenges in India’s counter terrorism: Increasing role of social… Continue reading Answers: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – April 30, 2019
Answers: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – April 29, 2019
Archives Q.1) The model code of conduct has been violated by several candidates during campaigning for the Lok Sabha elections. Critically examine the power of election to take against such candidates and parties. Answer: The MCC is a set of norms for conduct and behavior of the political parties and candidates during elections. It aims… Continue reading Answers: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – April 29, 2019
Answers: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – April 25, 2019
Archives Q.1) What is intuition? Why intuition is considered as a special attribute of a good leader? Answer: Intuition is the ability to understand something instinctively, without the need for conscious reasoning. It is the inner knowledge we all possess. Many successful leaders are said to have taken crucial decisions based on intuition. Importance of… Continue reading Answers: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – April 25, 2019
Answers: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – April 24, 2019
Archives Q.1) Recently, there has been a rise in right-wing politics in several countries of the world. Discuss the factors responsible for this. Also, discuss its implication. Answer: Right-wing politics hold that certain social orders and hierarchies are inevitable, natural, normal, or desirable, typically supporting this position on the basis of natural law, economics, or… Continue reading Answers: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – April 24, 2019
Answers: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – April 23, 2019
Archives Q.1) “Character is not possessed rather cultivated.” Discuss with relevant example Answer: One is not born with character, but creates it. Character is a culmination of the experiences one faces, people one meets and the insights one gains. Mahatma Gandhi did not by birth have all the values he prophesied. His mother taught him… Continue reading Answers: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – April 23, 2019
Answers: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – April 22, 2019
Archives Q.1) Discuss the key feature of the draft amendment to the Indian Forest Act, 1927. What are the issues with the draft amendment Act? Answer: Key provisions of the draft act: Define forests: Forest is defined to include “any government or private or institutional land recorded or notified as forest/forest land in any government… Continue reading Answers: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – April 22, 2019
Answers: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – April 19, 2019
Archives Q.1) Jet Airways recently announced temporary suspension of all its international and domestic flights. List the reasons for crisis. What steps government should take to avoid such crisis? Answer: Jet Airways on Wednesday announced temporary suspension of all its international and domestic flights. The airline has a debt overhang of ₹8,414 crore (as of… Continue reading Answers: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – April 19, 2019
Answers: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – April 18, 2019
Archives Q.1) Discuss capability approach of Amartya Sen in the context of India? Answer: The capability approach is a theoretical framework that entails two claims: the freedom to achieve well-being is of primary moral importance freedom to achieve well-being is to be understood in terms of people’s capabilities, that is, their real opportunities to do… Continue reading Answers: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – April 18, 2019
